The dealmaking column is a survey of recent transactions, including strategic alliances, mergers & acquisitions, and financings, in the life sciences industries. Deals are listed by the following industry sectors: in vitro diagnostics, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and research/analytical instrumentation and reagents. All transactions are excerpted from Windhover's Strategic Transactions Database, providing comprehensive transaction coverage from 1991 to the present.

In this issue, we present another installment of our quarterly review of pharmaceutical/biotechnology dealmaking-for April-June 2007. Our data come from Windhover's Strategic Transactions Database. Look for our quarterly review on the medical device, in vitro diagnostics, and research industries in upcoming issues.