Mustang Leads Fortress's CAR-T Ambitions Of Monstrous Proportions
Executive Summary
Emerging Company Profile: The two-year-old company combines the Fortress Biotech model with City of Hope's broad expertise in CAR-T technology, plus leadership from a pioneer in the space.
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