Bayer Healthcare's key therapy areas of focus are oncology, cardiology, ophthalmology and women's health, according to vice-president and head of early licensing Dr. Mark Wolters; but while the company is investing in programs in these areas at all stages of development, it has to keep its lasers focused and can't step into unapproved zones.
"There are a few areas where we are not active, like pain treatment for instance, also Alzheimer's disease and the...