As Celgene seeks to regrow, cancer a 'major focus'

11 July 2018

In March 2018, Celgene (Nasdaq: CELG) announced its intention to co-develop and co-market bb2121, a bluebird bio (Nasdaq: BLUE) CAR-T cell therapy for relapsed multiple myeloma. In conversation with The Pharma Letter, Tuomo Pätsi, worldwide president for hematology and oncology markets, makes a strong case for the drug.

"We believe bb2121 has the potential to have a significant impact on advancing research around potential new options for these patients," he says.

Shaking off a share-scarring blip

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