by Melanie Senior
When UCB Group announced its acquisition of Celltech Group PLC in May 2004, some UK industry observers frowned: yet...
Chroma: Next Generation UK Biotech
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Recent M&A activity may have led to fewer top ranking UK biotech firms, but far from weakening the sector, it's actually providing opportunities for a newer generation of companies. Chroma Therapeutics Ltd. provides a good illustration of how experienced UK management talent is moving to lead younger, often private firms.
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