Lilly to Acquire Orna Therapeutics in $2.4 Billion Deal to Revolutionize In Vivo Cell Therapy

Eli Lilly and Company

Eli Lilly has entered a $2.4 billion definitive agreement to acquire Orna Therapeutics. This strategic move integrates Orna’s proprietary circular RNA platform and in vivo CAR-T pipeline into Lilly’s growing portfolio, signaling a major shift toward more accessible and scalable genetic medicines for B cell-driven autoimmune diseases.