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Dec 12, 2011

Almirall and BioFocus : collaboration to find new hit compounds against key targets

BioFocus a Galapagos company
November 15, 2011 - Targets are related to the treatment of respiratory and inflammatory conditions -

The pharmaceutical company Almirall S.A. and BioFocus, an integrated drug discovery partner, announced they have entered into a collaboration agreement to find new hit compounds against key targets of interest to Almirall. These compounds will be used to support projects aimed at the treatment of respiratory and inflammatory conditions.

Under the terms of the collaboration, BioFocus will apply its screening technologies and compound collections to an undisclosed number of Almirall projects.

Almirall

“We have been impressed by the depth of the BioFocus technology platforms, the size, content and diversity of the available compound decks and the obvious strength and experience of the scientists that will be engaged on our projects working on respiratory and inflammatory conditions”, said Dr. Bertil Lindmark, CSO, Executive Director R&D of Almirall.

“We are delighted to form a drug discovery alliance with one of Europe’s leading research-based pharmaceutical companies,” added Dr. Kate Hilyard, VP Biological Sciences, BioFocus... BioFocus' Press ReleaseAlmirall's Press Release -