Tech Transfer Deals, July 2015

Derived from Strategic Transactions, Informa’s premium source for tracking life sciences deal activity, the Tech Transfer Deals column provides a monthly update on technology transfer deals, reporting licensing agreements between companies and universities or other research institutions within the In Vitro Diagnostics, Medical Devices, and Pharmaceuticals sectors. This month’s column covers deals announced May through June 2015.

Exact Sciences tackles lung cancer testing through partnership with MD Anderson

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Novartis Gains Further Renal Territory With Regulus Acquisition

 

The San Diego biotech’s lead product candidate is an antisense oligonucleotide-based therapy slated to enter Phase III development in the third quarter.

GSK Chief Optimistic About BD Despite Volatile Environment

 
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Emma Walmsley tells Scrip that the "biotech market is under a certain degree of pressure," so reasonably priced deals are available.

In Brief: Ferrer Signs Deal For Prilenia’s Pridopidine In Europe

 

The companies will co-develop the drug for additional indications beyond Huntington’s disease, while Prilenia retains rights in key global markets.

UPDATED: Merck KGaA Seals SpringWorks Buy

 
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The German group is paying $3.9bn to get hold of the US firm and its two approved products.

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