Is Novartis seriously scouting for new Alzheimer’s drug candidates?

Posted: May 22nd, 2013  |  Company/topic: Novartis
Website: FierceBiotech News
According to an analysis by Bloomberg, Novartis is interested in finding a competitive Alzheimer's drug program. But it's hard to determine from the story if the pharma giant--always reluctant to deta…
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Novartis AG Ramps Up Alzheimer’s Drug Pursuit as Rivals Fail

Posted: May 22nd, 2013  |  Company/topic: Novartis
Website: BioSpace.com Featured News
Staying up-to-date has never been simpler. Sign up for the free GenePool newsletter today!Novartis AG (NOVN) plans to ramp up its research in Alzheimers disease, a potential $20 billion market lackin…
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Amgen, Novartis join Atlas Venture Fund IX as corporate strategic partners

Posted: May 17th, 2013  |  Company/topic: Novartis
Website: CenterWatch News Online Headlines
Atlas Venture, an early-stage venture capital firm that invests in technology and life sciences companies, has entered into Corporate Strategic Partnership (CSP) agreements with both Amgen, through it…
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FDA approves Novartis juvenile arthritis drug

Posted: May 17th, 2013  |  Company/topic: Novartis
Website: Bioportfolio Latest News
The FDA has approved Novartis drug Ilaris canakinumab for the treatment of active systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis SJIA in patients aged two years and older. Ilaris is the first interleukin1 bet…
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