Clovis Oncology prices IPO at $13-$15 per share; Trial will test drug that makes brain tumors glow;

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> Boulder, CO-based Clovis Oncology, which is preparing for an IPO, has priced its shares between $13 and $15. Article

> In the U.K., researchers are kicking off a trial of a compound that will cause brain tumors to glow, making it easier for surgeons to identify and remove the growths. Sixty glioblastoma patients will participate in the study. Report

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