Derived from Strategic Transactions, Informa’s premium source for tracking life-sciences deals, this new bimonthly Pacts In Medtech column pulls up notable technology alliances, R&D partnerships and commercial collaborations. This month we highlight deals announced in November and December 2016.

Derived from Strategic Transactions, Informa’s premium source for tracking life sciences deal activity, the Dealmaking column is a survey of recent health care transactions listed by relevant industry segment – In Vitro Diagnostics, Medical Devices, and Pharmaceuticals – and then categorized by type – Acquisition, Alliance, or Financing. This month’s column covers deals announced in November 2016.

Merck could pay up to $167m to try a new epigenetic target, which would build on its existing HDAC inhibitor. Meanwhile, Celgene buys epigenetics-focused Acetylon, which will spin out new company Regenacy to work with its lead HDAC6 inhibitor outside of oncology.