AbCellera gets upfront payment for collaboration with Biogen for antibodies

AbCellera (ABCL) and Biogen (BIIB) have entered into a strategic collaboration to discover antibodies for a novel target that enables the delivery of biotherapeutics to the brain for indications in neuroscience. “Delivering biologics across the blood brain barrier is one of the most important and long-standing problems in neuroscience,” said Murray McCutcheon, Ph.D., SVP, Partnering at AbCellera. “We are excited to work with Biogen on this innovative program, which has the potential to unlock multiple new approaches to treating neurological conditions.” Under the terms of the agreement, AbCellera will receive an upfront payment and is eligible to receive additional milestone payments should the research programs achieve certain research, developmental and regulatory milestones. AbCellera is also eligible to receive potential royalties on future net sales of products that result from the collaboration.