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May 31, 2019___

Today's Rundown

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ASCO 2019 preview: Big Pharmas looking for cancer R&D revival as we hit next-gen crossroads

It’s that time of year again, when the big and the small come together to shout about (or try to quietly hide) their latest cancer data at the American Society of Clinical Oncology annual meeting.

Top Stories

China's Fosun pulls back from U.S. biotech scene

Fosun is pulling back from the U.S. biotech sector in response to the escalating trade war with China. The Chinese conglomerate has struck deals with Kite Pharma, Revance Therapeutics and other U.S. biotechs in the past but now plans to limit its activities in the country.

Aslan retools CSL deal, taking control of would-be Dupixent rival

Aslan Pharmaceuticals has secured the global rights to atopic dermatitis candidate ASLAN004 from CLS. The revision of the original deal ties Aslan to milestones including a $30 million payment when ASLAN004 enters phase 3.

EuroBiotech Report—Genmab's $500M IPO, AstraZeneca, Sanofi, Ayala B round and Newron delay

In this week's EuroBiotech Report, Gennab files for $500 million IPO, AstraZeneca targets early-stage cancers and Sanofi makes R&D hire.

FiercePharmaAsia—Big Pharma's China growth; Pfizer's new Upjohn HQ; Hansoh's $1B Hong Kong IPO

Big Pharma's off-patent medicines face pricing headwinds in China; Pfizer eyes China's rural areas as it moves its Upjohn headquarters to Shanghai; Hansoh Pharma plans to raise as much as $1 billion in a Hong Kong IPO; and more.

Chutes & Ladders—Novartis' Kymriah head jumps ship to Atara

Novartis' Kymriah head jumps ship to Atara as its R&D chief quits; Gilead's new chief steals BMS executive for top commercial job; and Sanofi hires Atara's Berger to lead development. Those moves plus more hirings, firings and retirings throughout the industry.

Resources

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MCS is currently seeking broad-based industry/academia collaboration on research and prototype work in technical areas related to developing medical countermeasures for the Joint Warfighter.

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[eBook] 2018 Weekly Compendium

The Biopharma industry is moving at lightning speed and it can be a challenge to keep pace. Here at Biotech Primer we spend hours each week researching, writing, and editing original content for the Biotech Primer WEEKLY with one goal in mind: to help everyone better understand the latest science and technology driving today’s healthcare industry.

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