Human Genome Sciences

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A former biopharmaceutical company focused on genomics-based drug development, acquired by GlaxoSmithKline.

Last updated November 4, 2026

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Human Genome Sciences (HGS) was a biopharmaceutical company founded in 1992 and headquartered in Rockville, Maryland, focused on developing drugs using human genomic information. Its most notable product is Benlysta (belimumab) for lupus. It was acquired by GlaxoSmithKline in 2012 and became a subsidiary.

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A genomics-driven biopharmaceutical innovator.

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