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Endpoints·Jun 11·1 min read
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Genentech shuts infectious disease research unit and lays off senior scientists in latest R&D cuts

Jun 11, 2026·read at Endpoints ↗LayoffsNegative

Genentech announced another round of layoffs affecting its early research and development group.

The cuts included the closure of its infectious disease research unit and the departure of several senior scientists, such as Vishva Dixit.

The restructuring reflects a broader effort to streamline R&D operations, though the specific reasons were not detailed in the report.

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This writeup was produced by pharmadog from original reporting by Endpoints.

Original headline: “Exclusive: Genentech closes infectious disease unit in wave of research layoffs”

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