The dealmaking column is a survey of recent transactions, including strategic alliances, mergers & acquisitions, and financings, in the life sciences industries. Deals are listed by the following industry sectors: in vitro diagnostics, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and research/analytical instrumentation and reagents. All transactions are excerpted from Windhover's Strategic Transactions database, providing comprehensive transaction coverage from 1991 to the present.

A roundup of recent medtech strategic alliances, mergers & acquisitions and financings.

Elekta established its reputation with the Leksell Gamma Knife for neurosurgery. Now, after a turnaround, it is expanding into a comprehensive cancer care company.

Varian Medical Systems has built a strong franchise in the lucrative but complex specialty niche of radiation oncology through focused leadership, quality of product, and strong ties to customers. As it rolls out its current generation of planning and treatment systems, it has learned to be a provider of not just capital equipment, but also integrated systems. The challenge has been changing corporate culture.