Deal Watch: Medivation Enters Confidential Talks With Suitors, Including Sanofi
Executive Summary
Bristol acquires Swedish biotech Cormorant to bolster its immuno-oncology franchise. Moderna quickly follows up its cancer partnership with another with Vertex to use mRNA approaches to treat cystic fibrosis.
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