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lyell immunopharma acquires immPact bio to refocus on cancer therapies
Lyell Immunopharma is acquiring cell therapy startup ImmPact Bio for $30 million in cash and 37.5 million shares, with potential additional shares based on milestones. The company is streamlining its research focus on differentiated cellular immunotherapies for cancer, including the promising IMPT-314 therapy for blood cancers, while halting less successful projects. Following challenges since its IPO, Lyell aims for a turnaround with a financial runway extending into 2027.