The FDA approved the world's first CAR-T therapy on Wednesday, one month ahead of schedule, and only days after Gilead Sciences announced it’s buying CAR-T powerhouse Kite Pharma in a deal valued at $11.9 billion.

The FDA approved the world's first CAR-T therapy on Wednesday, one month ahead of schedule, and only days after Gilead Sciences announced it’s buying CAR-T powerhouse Kite Pharma in a deal valued at $11.9 billion.

The FDA approved the world's first CAR-T therapy on Wednesday, one month ahead of schedule, and only days after Gilead Sciences announced it’s buying CAR-T powerhouse Kite Pharma in a deal valued at&nbsp;$11.9 billion.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Healthcare: Gilead Sciences Couldn't Have Timed its Splash Into CAR-T Better

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Healthcare: Gilead Sciences Couldn't Have Timed its Splash Into CAR-T Better

Healthcare: Gilead Sciences Couldn't Have Timed its Splash Into CAR-T Better