GSK pumps $50m into new-gen neuromodulation techs
This article was originally published in Clinica
Executive Summary
Pharmaceuticals group GlaxoSmithKline has launched a new $50m venture capital fund dedicated to investing in “bioelectronic medicines”, an emerging generation of neuromodulation technologies designed to treat diseases ranging from autoimmune and inflammatory conditions to respiratory disorders.
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