BIO Notebook, Day 3: Lilly Expands R&D Site, Sigilon Raises Cash And CytomX Talks Deal Strategy
Executive Summary
Day three at the BIO International Convention included an off-site visit to Lilly's newly expanded R&D site as well as conversations with Sigilon about the $23m Series A venture funding round it announced that morning and with CytomX about its dealmaking strategy.
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