During a panel discussion at Elsevier Business Intelligence’s Therapeutic Area Partnerships conference in Boston in December 2011, experienced investors and biotech executives drew lessons from difficult restructurings and successful transitions.

Start-Up's monthly comprehensive review of emerging life science companies that have received venture funding during the month, including companies in the pharmaceutical, medical device, diagnostic and research instrumentation and reagent sectors.

The dealmaking column is a survey of recent transactions, including strategic alliances, mergers & acquisitions, and financings, in the life sciences industries. Deals are listed by the following industry sectors: in vitro diagnostics, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and research/analytical instrumentation and reagents. All transactions are excerpted from Elsevier's Strategic Transactions

BioRelix has entered into a research collaboration with Merck & Co to identify new antibacterial drug candidates.