Deal Watch: AbbVie, arGEN-X To Explore Immuno-Oncology According To GARP
Executive Summary
Also during a busy two-week stretch, AbbVie signs a partnership to co-develop drug conjugate products with CytomX, acquires privately held Stemcentrx, and agrees to a broad-based five-year cancer research collaboration with University of Chicago. Sanofi makes formal bid to acquire Medivation, which is rejected.
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