Japan’s cost-effectiveness assessment (CEA) panel has approved a revised handling policy for the CEA system for FY2026, with the health…
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Astellas Picks Up US Upstart, Grabs Full Access to Universal Donor Cell Technology
Astellas Pharma has acquired Seattle-based Universal Cells for up to US$102.5 million in upfront and milestones, gaining full access to the US biotech’s proprietary technology to develop cell therapies that could lower immunological rejection, the two companies said on February…
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