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Episode 38: Biogen
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Biogen is one of the most influential and controversial companies in modern biotechnology. Founded in the late 1970s by Nobel-level scientists who believed recombinant DNA would redefine medicine, Biogen helped turn neurology into a commercial field long before most pharma companies dared to enter it.
In this episode, we trace Biogen’s full journey, from its academic origins and the rise of interferon therapies for multiple sclerosis, to blockbuster drugs like Avonex and Tysabri. We explore the diseases Biogen chose to fight, why the company doubled down on neurology, and how…
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