Post-Macugen, Still In-Licensing to Uncover Value in Ophthalmology

01 Jul 2006

• By Chris Morrison

The lesson that entrepreneurs and VCs seem to be taking from the fast-paced ophthalmology sector is the need for shorter development time frames and clinical candidates with reduced risk. Among others, MacuSight, Danube, and Lux, profiled here, are to one extent or another revisiting the existing pharmacopeia to test ophthalmic indications for existing compounds.

Blink, and you may miss it.

The ophthalmology field is moving fast. For evidence, look no further than Genentech Inc. 's recently approved ranibizumab (Lucentis) treatment for age-related macular degeneration (AMD).

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