Exact Sciences acquisition ‘puts a spotlight’ on state’s biohealth sector

Abbott’s recently announced $21 billion acquisition of Exact Sciences helps “put a spotlight” on the state’s biohealth sector, which is already attracting more attention from major companies.  That’s according to Lisa Johnson, CEO of BioForward Wisconsin. In an interview, she said Madison-based Exact Sciences has been a key pillar in the state’s diagnostics industry under the leadership of Ke...