

Genzyme Oncology is a leader in the effort to develop and apply the most advanced technologies to hematologic oncology and other areas of cancer. Current products are focused on leukemia, lymphoma and stem cell transplant. Products in the portfolio are Clolar® (clofarabine injection), Mozobil® (plerixafor injection), Campath® (alemtuzumab), Fludara® (fludarabine phosphate), Leukine® (sargramostim).
Genzyme Corp. (Nasdaq: GENZ) announced today that it has completed the transaction with Bayer HealthCare to acquire the worldwide rights to Campath®/MabCampath® (alemtuzumab), giving Genzyme primary responsibility for the development and commercialization of this therapeutic. Genzyme is conducting two rapidly progressing phase 3 studies of alemtuzumab. more >
Genzyme Corporation (Nasdaq: GENZ) announced on December 15th 2008 that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has granted marketing approval for Mozobil (plerixafor injection). The product has also been granted orphan drug designation. more >