Novartis Bets Big On Next-Gen Gene Therapy With Voyager Pact

Pays $54m Upfront To Access Capsids For Brain Diseases

08 Mar 2022

The Swiss giant has gained access to next-generation AAV capsids that could reach cells in the brain, something that has not been possible with technologies used to date.

Adeno-associated virus serotype 1. Virus is used as a vector for gene therapy — Novartis keen on Voyager's novel AAV capsids • Source: Shutterstock

Novartis AG has reaffirmed its commitment to the gene therapy space by accessing Voyager Therapeutics, Inc's next-generation adeno-associated virus (AAV) platform in a deal that could be worth up to $1.75bn.

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