In this week’s edition of InnovationRx, we look at the spreading Ebola epidemic, the Midas list health investors, Lilly’s trio of vaccine deals, and more.

Worth close to $4 billion combined, the acquisitions of Curevo, LimmaTech and Vaccine Co. signal plans by Lilly to build an infectious disease portfolio.

Eli Lilly is acquiring three small vaccine developers, expanding its work in infectious diseases and giving the field a boost.