“The right target, at the right time, for the right price” …is and always has been a guiding principle for Merck KGaA, as stated by its CEO, Belen Garijo. It appears that Merck KGaA has now identified the ‘right’ acquisition target - SpringWorks Therapeutics. As reported by Reuters, Merck KGaA is in advanced talks to acquire the US-based cancer and rare disease biotech SpringWorks. The potential deal, which could be finalized in the coming weeks, is expected to expand Merck’

Renal cell carcinoma (RCC) stands as the predominant form of kidney cancer, comprising about 90% of kidney cancer cases. It accounts for roughly 3% of all cancer diagnoses, with a notably higher occurrence in Western countries, likely linked to the increased detection of small renal masses. Despite advancements in targeted therapies and immunotherapies, the prognosis for stage IV RCC remains challenging, with a 5-year survival rate of only 17%. Furthermore, non-clear cell RCC