Sanofi Oncology’s Transformation Rests On Fedratinib, At Least In The Near-Term
Executive Summary
The JAK2 inhibitor for myelofibrosis is the company’s most advanced oncology candidate and will be an anchor for Sanofi as it looks to build a portfolio of next-generation cancer drugs after the late-stage failure of the PARP inhibitor iniparib.
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