Biocon Buoyant On ‘Unique Positioning’ Of Partnered COVID-19 Antibody

Biocon management signals the potential of its partnered entry with Serum Institute and Adagio Therapeutics into the communicable diseases segment. Continuing large supply opportunities for COVID-19 vaccines and prospects for boosters, alongside the promising profile of the neutralizing antibody being developed by its US-based partner, also bode well.

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Biocon's Partnered Foray Into Communicable Diseases Is Next Frontier • Source: Alamy

Biocon, Ltd.’s senior management has provided an upbeat outlook for the firm’s new business prong in the communicable diseases space, being driven via alliances with Serum Institute of India Pvt. Ltd. and US-based partner Adagio Therapeutics, Inc..

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