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Is Neuroscience Back In Vogue? Sanofi Preps For R&D Dominance

 
• By Lucie Ellis-Taitt

Sanofi is building up a neuroscience portfolio from its legacy multiple sclerosis and rare disease foundations by pursuing early-stage research in neurodegeneration, neuro-inflammation and rare brain diseases. Neuroscience professor and former Pfizer drug development leader, Rita Balice-Gordon, will use her academic assessment lens to find the best science and utilize patient groups to bridge the gap between research and neuro disease therapeutics making it all the way to market.

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Advances in science are making neuroscience a more appealing research space, despite recent failures for highly anticipated neurology drugs, such as Eli Lilly & Co.'s solanezumab in Alzheimer's disease. Big biotechs like Biogen and Celgene Corp. are already investing in the area, but now French big pharma Sanofi is making its play and has grand plans to take the lead.

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