Poseida has reached an agreement with Roche for a $1.5 billion acquisition, following a series of negotiations that began with Roche's initial disinterest in 2023. The deal includes $9 per share in cash and up to $4 per share tied to milestone achievements, establishing Roche's capability in off-the-shelf cell therapies. This acquisition builds on a partnership that started in 2022, which has evolved through various proposals and collaborations over the years.
Ottimo Pharma has launched under the leadership of former Seagen CEO David Epstein, focusing on a bi-functional antibody, jankistomig, that targets both PD-1 and VEGFR2 to enhance cancer immunotherapy. The startup aims to initiate its first clinical trial next year, with backing from Medicxi. Epstein emphasizes the drug's potential to significantly benefit patients with various solid tumors, while industry veterans Mehdi Shahidi and James Sabry join the team to drive development and strategy.
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