Keywords: laxoSmithKline, R&D, Rare diseases, Prosensa, JCR, Management
GSK launches new specialist rare diseases R&D unit; names new president for GSK Japan
Article | 5 February 2010
UK drugs giant GlaxoSmithKline revealed yesterday that it has formed a new standalone unit specializing in the development and commercialization of medicines for rare diseases and has recruited a new head for its Japanese business.
Over 5,500 rare diseases have been identified of which less than 10% are currently being treated, presenting a significant unmet medical need, noted GSK. Enjoying this article? To continue reading you need to login, take a FREE trial or subscribe.
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