Biogen is moving its tau-targeting Alzheimer's drug into Phase 3 studies, despite mixed data from a Phase 2 trial.

One of the company’s more closely watched research assets, BIIB080 is now heading to late-stage testing based on “the strength of the biomarker and efficacy data” seen in a Phase…

Biogen is moving its tau-targeting Alzheimer's drug into Phase 3 studies, despite mixed data from a Phase 2 trial.

Biogen reported heavily anticipated Alzheimer’s data, saying its tau-targeting drug BIIB080 missed its primary endpoint in a Phase 2 study but showed other signs of benefit.

Biogen said signals sugget the treatment decreases levels of tau and slows cognitive decline, particularly at the lowest dose.