First OpinionPharma and biotech companies: Don’t just merge, innovate By Patrick Skerrett April 20, 2016 Reprints APStock Editor’s note: This article was mistakenly published. It has been removed from the website. About the Author Reprints Patrick Skerrett Editor, First Opinion Patrick Skerrett edits First Opinion, First Opinion, STAT's perspective and opinion section, and is the host of the First Opinion Podcast. [email protected] @PJSkerrett Tags innovation mergers pharmaceutical industry