Derived from Strategic Transactions, Informa’s premium source for tracking life-sciences deals, the bimonthly Pacts In Medtech column pulls up notable technology alliances, R&D partnerships and commercial collaborations. In this edition, we highlight industry pacts that were sealed in July and August 2017.

Nestlé Health Science has invested $23m in a joint venture it is setting up with French microbiome company Enterome. Microbiome Diagnostics Partners (MDP) will be focused on developing microbiome-based diagnostics for the assessment and management of irritable bowel disorder and liver diseases.