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LAS VEGAS — Despite some recent setbacks, including ones in the RNAi field, oligonucleotide therapeutics are still likely to become the third major drug-development platform alongside small molecules and biologics in a matter of a few years, according to Art Krieg, the former CSO
Following a positive recommendation from the EMA committee, the European Commission is expected to issue a decision in September regarding marketing Tarceva as a first-line treatment for EGFR-mutation-positive NSCLC.
Roche Licenses Rights to Develop Assay, Companion Dx for EGFR Mutations
In separate agreements, Roche has obtained a worldwide sub-license from Genzyme to develop the EGFR assay, and will collaborate with OSI Pharmaceuticals to develop the companion diagnostic.
AVEO to Identify Patient-Selection Biomarkers for OSI in $20M Cash and Equity Deal
OSI will have access to AVEO's tumor models, archives, and biomarkers and will also acquire non-exclusive access to AVEO's proprietary bioinformatics platform.
After Mulling NC, Pennsylvania, OSI Opts to Abandon Long Island HQ, Consolidate in Suburban NY
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OSI officials this week said that the availability of a long-vacant biocampus, the presence of a nearby budding biocluster, the promise of tax breaks and other economic incentives — and discontent with leaders in its current home base in New York's Long Island region — persuaded it to bypass North Carolina and Pennsylvania in favor of the Westchester County site.