Arcturus and Thermo Fisher partner to advance ARCT-032 toward Phase 3
Jul 2, 2026, 7:07 AM EDT2 sourcesAI-analyzed
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Arcturus announced a strategic collaboration with Thermo Fisher to support ARCT-032's Phase 3 development and potential commercialization. Thermo Fisher will provide Phase 3 manufacturing, clinical research, and related services, with exclusive commercial manufacturing rights under a future agreement if approved. The deal de-risks scaling and could accelerate the CF program's path to market if Phase 2 proves positive.
Arcturus signs strategic manufacturing deal with Thermo Fisher.
Thermo Fisher to provide Phase 3 manufacturing and related services.
If Phase 2 is positive, Phase 3 may run via Thermo Fisher's PPD.
Exclusive commercial manufacturing rights could follow under a separate agreement.
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