Biotech breakthrough: Mersana Therapeutics stock soars 23% after blowing past Q3 expectations

Biotech breakthrough: Mersana Therapeutics stock soars 23% after blowing past Q3 expectations

Mersana Therapeutics, Inc., a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) for cancer treatment, saw its shares leap by 23% following a robust third-quarter earnings report that surpassed Wall Street’s expectations. Investors and analysts alike have taken note, as Mersana Therapeutics’ financial results not only demonstrate strong revenue growth but also highlight strategic […]

Gamma Biosciences to sell Mirus Bio to Merck KGaA for $600m in key biotech deal

Gamma Biosciences to sell Mirus Bio to Merck KGaA for $600m in key biotech deal

Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany (XTRA:MRK), a leading global science and technology company, has agreed to acquire Mirus Bio from Gamma Biosciences for $600 million in cash, marking a significant transaction in the biotechnology and advanced therapy bioprocessing sector. This acquisition is set to enhance Merck’s capabilities in the fast-growing cell and gene therapy market. Mirus […]

MilliporeSigma invests over €300m in new South Korean bioprocessing center

MilliporeSigma invests over €300m in new South Korean bioprocessing center

MilliporeSigma, the Life Science business of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, in the United States and Canada, has earmarked an investment exceeding €300 million for the establishment of a new Bioprocessing Production Center in Daejeon, South Korea. This significant investment underscores the company’s dedication to enhancing its capabilities within the rapidly evolving Asia-Pacific region, marking its […]

EMD Serono facility expansion in Massachusetts set to advance immuno-oncology research

EMD Serono facility expansion in Massachusetts set to advance immuno-oncology research

German pharmaceutical giant Merck KGaA has announced a significant investment of $70 million to expand its EMD Serono research and development (R&D) facility located in Billerica, Massachusetts. This expansion, which includes the construction of a new building, is set to drive innovations in critical areas like oncology, immuno-oncology, and immunology, helping the company advance its […]