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Lantheus Completes Acquisition of Life Molecular Imaging and Appoints Dr. Ludger Dinkelborg as Head of R&D
Globenewswireยท 2025-07-22 11:00
Core Insights - Lantheus Holdings, Inc. has successfully completed the acquisition of Life Molecular Imaging Ltd., enhancing its capabilities in the radiopharmaceutical sector [1][3] - Dr. Ludger Dinkelborg has been appointed as the Head of Research and Development at Lantheus, effective August 1, 2025, bringing significant expertise in innovative radiopharmaceuticals [2][3] Company Developments - The acquisition of Life Molecular provides Lantheus with Neuraceq (florbetaben F18 injection), a PET imaging agent approved for detecting beta-amyloid plaques in Alzheimer's disease patients [3] - Lantheus gains a robust commercial infrastructure for Alzheimer's disease diagnostics, advanced R&D capabilities, and an established international presence through this acquisition [3] Leadership and Strategic Direction - Dr. Dinkelborg will oversee Clinical Development, Regulatory Affairs, Clinical Operations, Program Management, and AI/Biomarkers Solutions, reporting directly to the CEO [2] - The leadership transition is viewed as a pivotal moment for Lantheus, with a focus on expanding its innovative pipeline and improving patient care [2][3] Financial Advisory and Legal Support - RMB acted as the financial advisor to Life Healthcare, while Morgan Stanley served as the financial advisor to Lantheus, with various legal advisors involved in the transaction [4]