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Daiichi Sankyo CEO Says Lead ADC Projects on Track, Eager to Boost Portfolio
Daiichi Sankyo is on track in pursuing its lead antibody-drug conjugates (ADC) projects, CEO Sunao Manabe reported at the company’s R&D meeting on December 15, expressing renewed enthusiasm for aggressive investments in these compounds. At the event, Mr Manabe gave…
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