Eli Lilly's $7B Boston Biotech Buy, Bruins Seek Redemption
From Sunny Mornings Boston by Sunny Mornings Media
April 21, 2026 · 11 min · Season 4
About this episode
This episode discusses Eli Lilly's acquisition of Kelonia Therapeutics and the latest in Boston's sports scene, along with other news topics.
Tuesday April 21, 2026 In this episode, we delve into Eli Lilly's strategic acquisition of Boston-based biotech firm Kelonia Therapeutics for $7 billion, marking a significant expansion in Massachusetts' thriving biotech sector. This deal highlights the potential of Kelonia's innovative cell therapies for blood cancers, including a promising treatment for multiple myeloma. Meanwhile, Boston's sports scene is buzzing with the Bruins seeking redemption against the Buffalo Sabres in the first round of the playoffs after a surprising comeback loss. On the baseball diamond, the Red Sox evened their series against Detroit and gear up for a key matchup with the Yankees at Fenway. The Celtics also look to continue their dominance over the 76ers at the Garden, with stars Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum leading the charge. In other news, we discuss a groundbreaking study on reversing hair loss using sugar, and Connie Ballmer's $80 million donation to NPR aimed at digital innovation. We also touch on the latest movements in the crypto markets and explore scientific insights into why birds were the only dinosaurs to survive the mass extinction event. Join us for these stories and more as we…
Topics covered
- biotech acquisition
- Boston sports
- hair loss study
- crypto markets
- mass extinction
Keywords
- Eli Lilly
- Kelonia Therapeutics
- Boston Bruins
- Red Sox
- Celtics
- hair loss
- crypto markets
- mass extinction
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Eli Lilly, Kelonia Therapeutics, NPR
Places: Boston, Massachusetts
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