Looking To Learn From Past Failures, Galapagos Pivots To Immunology And CAR-T

200 Jobs Shed And Pipeline Cut Back

The company has admitted making mistakes in its R&D, but must now convince investors that its new multi-modality approach will pay off.

Cocoon
Galapagos has acquired Cellpoint and its point-of-care manufactured CAR-T technology called 'Cocoon'. • Source: Galpagos

After a string of failed drug candidates from its in-house R&D, Galapagos CEO Paul Stoffels has unveiled a new focus on immunology and oncology for the company, along with plans for more acquisitions and in-licensing.

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