Also, news on transactions involving Neurocrine/Idorsia, Neurotrope/Metuchen, jCyte/Santen, PTC/Censa, Hoth/Chelexa, Skyhawk/Merck & Co., Orexo/Gaia, Karo/J&J, MaxCyte/Caribou, Mediolanum/ElsaLys, Avectas/ONK

Newly published details of interim clinical data for Takeda's candidate vaccine for dengue show activity across all serotypes that seems to bode well for an ongoing Phase III trial with the potential rival to the only currently available vaccine, Sanofi's Dengvaxia.

Derived from Strategic Transactions, Informa’s premium source for tracking life sciences deal activity, the Dealmaking column is a survey of recent health care transactions listed by relevant industry segment – In Vitro Diagnostics, Medical Devices, and Pharmaceuticals – and then categorized by type – Acquisition, Alliance, or Financing. This month’s column covers deals announced in November 2016.

Japan's GHIT Fund is making new investments in a slew of pipeline projects for malaria, tuberculosis, leishmaniasis and dengue that involve local pharma industry and other academic partners.