# A $2.18B Deal Died. This Trial Didn't.

- slug: a-218b-deal-died-this-trial-didnt
- date: 2026-03-31
- category: Biotech & Life Sciences

When Astellas walked away from a $2.18B deal, AviadoBio had a trial but no path forward — until two nonprofits with $1M/year decided to fill the gap themselves.

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