After years of convincing the medical industry about the value of its novel cancer immunotherapy, South Korea’s SillaJen may be stepping closer to its goal of commercializing the “dream cancer therapy.” The bioventure’s CEO shared his views on the product and SillaJen’s future in the first part of this exclusive interview with PharmAsia News.

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 Windhover's Strategic Transactions database, providing comprehensive transaction coverage from 1991 to the present.