Capsid assembly modulation, small-interfering RNA, a TLR7 agonist and a DNA-based vaccine are some of the components of the pharma’s strategy for bringing about significant advancement in hepatitis B therapy.

Q2 biopharma financing reached $15.4 billion, a slight increase over the previous quarter; leading the M&A activity was CVS' $11.8 billion buy of Omnicare; and AstraZeneca and Juno were the two most active dealmakers in cancer immunotherapy, a popular therapeutic focus of Q2 alliances.

Derived from Strategic Transactions, Informa’s premium source for tracking life sciences deal activity, the Dealmaking column is a survey of recent health care transactions listed by relevant industry segment – In Vitro Diagnostics, Medical Devices, Research/Analytical, and Pharmaceuticals – and then categorized by type – Acquisition, Alliance, or Financing. This month’s column covers deals announced April 2015.

Derived from Strategic Transactions, Informa’s premium source for tracking life sciences deal activity, the Dealmaking column is a survey of recent health care transactions listed by relevant industry segment – In Vitro Diagnostics, Medical Devices, and Pharmaceuticals – and then categorized by type – Acquisition, Alliance, or Financing. This month’s column covers deals announced January through February 2014.