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November 05, 2019___

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Daiichi sues Seattle Genetics over tech used in high-profile ADC

Daiichi Sankyo has started legal action against Seattle Genetics. The case centers on linker technology used in antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) including Daiichi’s AstraZeneca-partnered DS-8201.

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The top 10 highest paid biopharma R&D executives in 2018

The top research and development executives from across biopharma are certainly not looking down the back of the sofa for change; most are earning around $7 million a year. But then the job is tough, and arguably just as important as the top CEO job, given how much companies rely on the strength of their R&D.

Allogene taps Notch Therapeutics for cell therapy's next chapter: stem cell-based cancer meds

David Chang and Arie Belldegrun started Allogene last year to embark on the next chapter of CAR-T: allogeneic, or off-the-shelf, treatments. With its latest deal, the company continues to push the envelope—it is teaming up with Canada's Notch Therapeutics on off-the-shelf cell treatments made from stem cells.

[Sponsored] Flip the Funnel: Rethinking Patient Recruitment and Enrollment Strategies

No matter how successful advertising campaigns are, all that really matters is how many referrals ultimately participate in the trial. It’s time to flip the funnel and focus on converting recruits into enrollees.

Ipsen grabs new R&D lead as Shire's neuro head leaves amid Takeda takeover

As Japanese pharma Takeda keeps divesting assets, its new big biotech buy Shire keeps divesting research executives.

Takeda bags MD Anderson CAR-NKs, plans 2021 pivotal trial

Takeda has struck a deal with the MD Anderson Cancer Center to access CAR-NK cell therapies. The deal grants Takeda rights to up to four programs, including natural killer cell therapies aimed at CD19 and BCMA.

Coda bumps up series A to $34M, lays out first 2 gene therapy programs

Coda Biotherapeutics launched in September last year with $19 million and a mission to develop gene therapies that can be switched on and off and tuned up and down. Now, the biotech is adding another $15 million to the bank and detailing its first two programs: chronic neuropathic pain and focal epilepsy.

Gene therapy to fend off aging? Buzzy Harvard startup Rejuvenate Bio says it works in mice

Harvard synthetic biology pioneer George Church generated some buzz last year when he co-founded Rejuvenate Bio with the goal of reversing aging with gene therapy. Now, he and his co-founders say they have compelling early evidence in mice that they can use the technology to relieve or reverse Type 2 diabetes, obesity, and heart and kidney failure.

Stryker to buy orthopedic device maker Wright Medical for $4B

Stryker is moving to acquire fellow devicemaker Wright Medical in a $4 billion play to gain a stronger foothold in fast-growing orthopedic segments.

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