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Herpfer, Christoph

Reversing Sickle Cell Disease: A Crisp Deal?

Matherne, G. (Paul); Herpfer, Christoph; Dow, Ethan

OM-1795 | Published November 12, 2025 | 11 Pages Case

Collection: Darden School of Business

Carmen Jones, principal at a venture capital firm in the biotechnology industry, pondered the latest deal the firm was considering. It had recently closed a $700 million fund and was evaluating severa... Read More

Physician Fee Schedule: A Primer

Herpfer, Christoph; Adkins, Thomas

F-2129 | Published October 21, 2025 | 4 Pages Technical Note

Collection: Darden School of Business

This technical note provides an overview of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) physician fee schedule (PFS), which governs payment rates for physicians and health care providers under ... Read More

Venture Capital in Biotechnology

Dow, Ethan; Herpfer, Christoph; Matherne, G. (Paul)

OM-1796 | Published December 05, 2023 | 8 pages Technical Note

Collection: Darden School of Business

Pharmaceutical companies have historically relied on their ability to research, develop, manufacture, and sell drug products. Developing a successful drug is a complex and lengthy process, with no gua... Read More