Novartis has announced its acquisition of Anthos Therapeutics, a Boston-based biopharmaceutical company focused on developing abelacimab, an inve ...

Novartis is buying Anthos Therapeutics from Blackstone’s drug development division, as it makes a bet on an experimental drug aimed at preventing strokes in patients with an irregular heart rhythm.

Novartis: 1996 – 2013 Dr Daniel Vasella was the first CEO of the newly merged company. Vasella was hired by Sandoz back in 1988 and remained there until 1992 when he was promoted to CEO of its ...