Looking to advance drug candidates for osteoporosis and women's health in new clinical studies, Cambridge, MA-based Radius announced $57.5 million in new venture funding. The second round for Radius will be split in half, with the second half contingent on certain undisclosed conditions.
"Over the past three years, Radius has transitioned from a start-up to a leading clinical-stage women's healthcare company," said Ansbert Gadicke, MD, founding general partner of MPM Capital. Dr. Lyttle and his team have expanded the product portfolio to include drug candidates for osteoporosis and women's health.
- check out the release on the Radius round
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