
Shire spins out mRNA group to RaNA, which is hatching plans to tackle cystic fibrosis in the clinic
Over the last few years, the executive crew at Shire has on a few rare occasions spotlighted their work in mRNA, touting its potential for adding to its forecast of billions in new revenue. A little more than two years ago, the research arm of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation contributed $15 million to the venture. But now, with their big merger with Baxalta still being worked through, Shire is lateraling their mRNA team — more than a dozen staffers and two key programs — to RaNA Therapeutics in exchange for a chunk of equity.
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