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Neon Therapeutics
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Neon Therapeutics was acquired by BioNTech in 2020.
BioNTech indicates the acquisition will add production capacity in support of U.S. clinical trials.
BioNTech will open a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Singapore to support a global supply of mRNA-based vaccines and therapeutics.
“This acquisition fits with our strategy to expand our capabilities and build our presence in the U.S. and further strengthens our immunotherapy pipeline,” said Ugur Sahin, co-founder and chief executive officer of BioNTech.
Pharma and biotech companies strengthen their leadership teams and boards with this week’s hires.
According to PhRMA, there are 264 vaccines in development to prevent and treat diseases. These include infectious diseases (137), cancer (101), allergies (10), autoimmune disease (8) and Alzheimer’s disease (4).
Here’s a look at the top clinical trial news from last week, with updates from Neon, GSK, Biohaven, and more.
In all three cancer types, data showed prolonged and consistent improvements in progression-free survival (PFS) that is similar to that seen with checkpoint inhibitor monotherapy.
Most of the IPOs that occurred in the Bay State have been well-documented by BioSpace. But, with a new calendar year upon us, it’s a good idea to look back at a banner year of capitalization that may not repeat when January rolls around. With the turn of the year only days away, BioSpace takes a look at some of the key Massachusetts-based IPOs.
Although the size of the IPO is one aspect of determining the success of a company’s public launch, it’s not the only metric. How the stock does in the ensuing months is a very important consideration.
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