Merck Acquires HUB Organoids Holding B.V., Expands Next-Gen Biology Portfolio
Merck, a leading science and technology company, announced the closing of the transaction to acquire HUB Organoids Holding B.V. (HUB) following regulatory clearances and the fulfilment of other customary closing conditions. The acquisition, which closed on December 23, 2024, is a strategic step aligned with the company’s commitment to providing novel next-generation biology solutions to the life science industry, specifically by enabling wider access to HUB’s technology for more faster and more effective drug development. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
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“The use of organoids offers tremendous potential to improve the drug discovery process,” said Jean-Charles Wirth, Head of Science and Lab Solutions, Life Science business of Merck. “HUB’s advanced technology, combined with our cell culture expertise and broad portfolio, makes us a valuable resource for researchers looking to leverage the power of 3D cell culture to understand the impact of drug response earlier in the development process.”
HUB possesses the foundational patent portfolio on organoids and a robust service offering ranging from new model generation to assay development and high-throughput screening, enhancing Merck’s offering of cell culture tools to academia, biotech, and pharma customers. The team of approximately 70 employees is celebrating the acquisition together at the HUB campus in Utrecht, Netherlands.
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