Roche’s gene therapy unit Spark has added to its pipeline in inherited retinal diseases (IRDs) with a $216 million alliance with Spanish biotech SpliceBio.
Spark Therapeutics’ merger with Roche has moved a step closer after the UK’s competition watchdog okayed the $4.8 billion deal, ahead of a regulatory deadline later today in the US.
Some good news for the UK industry in turbulent times is always welcome, and several announcement this month showed us why the biotech sector in the country is looking extremely promising g
Shareholders in Spark Therapeutics haven’t been queueing up to take advantage of Roche’s $114.50-per-share offer, forcing an extension to the tender process.
Rumours that Sanofi was in discussion with private equity groups over the sale of its consumer health business Opella have been confirmed – at least partially.