Alzheimer’s R&D In Brief: Roche’s Crenezumab Misses Endpoints, Novartis Plans Large New Genetic Study
Executive Summary
In data presented at the Alzheimer's Association International Conference in Copenhagen, held July 12-17, Roche’s anti-amyloid beta antibody misses endpoints in two Phase II studies, but there were some promising signs of efficacy.
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