Syncona Biotechs Face Up To Trial Delays Over COVID-19

Programs Put Back 'At Least Three Months'

Clinical trials across the board are being impacted by coronavirus and Syncona, the investment powerhouse behind a number of UK cell and gene therapy biotechs, says that its portfolio companies are facing considerable delays.

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Delays hitting clinical trials across the board • Source: Shutterstock

With the effects of the coronavirus disease spreading across every aspect of health care, UK biotech investment major Syncona has given an update on how COVID-19 is affecting clinical trials at its portfolio companies.

Syncona, founded in 2012 with £250m from the Wellcome Trust, has been fundamental in the founding of a number...

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