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September 25, 2019___

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With last phase 3 in the bag, Medicines Company's inclisiran poised for PCSK9 battle

The Medicines Company wrapped up the phase 3 study for PCSK9 drug inclisiran, saying it cut "bad" cholesterol in patients with arterial plaque buildup. The biotech said the drug’s safety and efficacy were “at least as favorable” as in earlier trials.

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BioNTech guns for $250M raise at $4.5B valuation in IPO plan

BioNTech set the terms of its Nasdaq IPO. If BioNTech hits the midpoint of the range, it will raise $251 million (€228 million) at a $4.5 billion valuation, giving it the financial might to fund its broad clinical development pipeline.

Deep Genomics reveals its program: The first AI-discovered drug candidate

Deep Genomics uses artificial intelligence to discover new disease targets as well as the best compounds to drug them. It unveiled its first program, a genetic medicine for Wilson disease, which has no disease-modifying treatments.

Amryt buys Aegerion via bankruptcy, adding sales to support R&D

Amryt Pharma has completed the acquisition of Aegerion Pharmaceuticals. The deal, which comes after Aegerion filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, gives Amryt near-full control of two commercial drugs.

Sygnature Discovery moves U.S. office to life science mecca Kendall Square

Drug discovery company Sygnature Discovery is moving its U.S. office to Kendall Square, the heart of the Cambridge–Boston biotech hub in Massachusetts.

Medtronic takes its new surgery robot out for a spin with investor debut

Medtronic pulled back the curtain for a first peek at its new soft-tissue surgery robot, Hugo. Based on a modular and upgradeable design, the system includes an operating console, central tower and multiple, cart-based robotic arms.

Novartis to put AveXis into protective custody after data manipulation scandal

Big Pharma's traditional hands-off approach led to a serious credibility issue for Novartis as a data manipulation scandal has unfolded at gene therapy biotech AveXis. Going forward, Novartis says, it will be hands-off no longer. 

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