Autolus Gets Cash From BioNTech, Which Gets Manufacturing And Options

Deal Snapshot: BioNTech and Autolus partner up in a CAR-T deal that will give Autolus more capital ahead of the potential launch of obecabtagene autoleucel.

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BioNTech and Autolus signed a multi-pronged alliance. • Source: Shutterstock

Who: BioNTech/Autolus

What: The two companies will collaborate on manufacturing, development and commercialization to advance both companies’ autologous CAR-T programs.

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