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April 11, 2019

Today's Rundown

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Gilead posts combo NASH data from biotech buyouts

As the International Liver Congress kicks off in Vienna, Big Biotech Gilead is one of the first players to reveal its NASH data.

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AskBio reels in $235M to ramp up gene therapy clinical trials, manufacturing

TPG Capital and Vida Ventures are stumping up $225 million for a minority stake in Asklepios BioPharmaceutical—capital that will join another $10 million from the company’s founders and board members to propel its gene therapy pipeline through development.

Alzheimer's-focused M3 Biotechnology rebrands as Athira Pharma

Derived from the Arabic word meaning “a force” or “an energy,” the company says its new name aligns with its focus on developing regenerative therapies for diseases such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s.

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Twist Bioscience, LakePharma pair for antibody services

California life sciences companies Twist Bioscience and LakePharma have penned a new pact designed to offer antibody discovery services to biopharma clients.

Using CRISPR to identify a new cancer drug target

With the help of CRISPR, two separate teams of scientists led by the Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute and the Broad Institute have identified a gene essential for survival of microsatellite instability tumors, pinpointing a promising drug target.

Gilead slashes cardio salesforce to cope with Letairis, Ranexa generics

Staring down the barrel of two key patent expirations, Gilead Sciences is sharpening its job-cutting ax. The California drugmaker will cut loose 150 salespeople who rep its cardiopulmonary drugs, a $1.7 billion franchise set for generic competition this year.

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