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BMS' neuro renaissance was built on back of Celgene mega-merger

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31 August 2026

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Biotech

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United States

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Fusion42 · 31 August 2026 · Fusion42 review

Bristol Myers Squibb's renewed focus on neuroscience is driven by its $74 billion acquisition of Celgene, which provided a strong neuro pipeline including multiple sclerosis and Alzheimer’s disease drug candidates. BMS is advancing treatment options in neuropsychiatric diseases despite past challenges in the field.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Biotech.

◆ The Wire takeaway

You can leverage BMS’s merger-based neuro pipeline comeback to pitch collaboration or target gaps in neuropsychiatric drug development. This signals pharma big deals can revive stalled therapeutic areas and open research partnerships.

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