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ArticleInitial in vivo validation of novel cancer therapeutics using AI
In this Q&A, Dr Alan D. Roth, CEO of Oxford Drug Design, explains how his AI drug discovery company, which develops novel molecules for use in cancer treatments, has completed the first in vivo validation in its potential first-in-class approach against multiple tumours. A 28-day mouse trial showed clear efficacy ...
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ArticleDrug candidates with blockbuster potential for CNS diseases
In this Q&A, Kristina Torfgård, CEO of IRLAB Therapeutics, discusses the Company’s current drug development pipeline, including two promising preclinical projects. Kristina also details their proprietary drug discovery and development platform which has enabled the production of many first-in-class candidates, and what she envisions for the future.
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ArticleOvercoming operational challenges in CGT manufacturing with AI
In this Q&A, Dalip Sethi, scientific lead for Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies, Cell Therapy Technologies and Innovation portfolio, discusses the integration of AI into CGT manufacturing processes to enhance operational efficiency and accelerate treatment access. He also elucidates the strategies that are being considered to overcome hurdles when implementing ...
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ArticleWomen in Stem with María Perelló
We had the privilege of talking to María Perelló, Medical Director at the Oncology Business Unit at Daiichi Sankyo Spain. As a gynaecologist, with a PhD in Endometriosis and an Executive MBA, she has many years of experience in the pharma industry as Medical Advisor, Medical Manager and Therapeutical Area ...
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Part three: 15 pragmatic guidelines to handle data quality issues
In this four-part series, Dr Raminderpal Singh will discuss the challenges surrounding limited data quality, and some pragmatic solutions. In this third article, he discusses pragmatic guidelines to help support better data quality.
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ArticleA novel class of drug candidates for neurodegenerative diseases
At AAIC 2024, AC Immune unveiled a new class of antibody drug conjugates, called morADC (Morphomer® antibody drug conjugate). In this Q&A, CEO of AC Immune, Andrea Pfeifer, discusses how morADC uses the capabilities of the company’s two discovery platforms to combine two highly selective molecules, resulting in drug candidates ...
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ArticleRapid delivery of toxicological material
With increasingly rapid timelines for achieving IND-ready processes, a bottleneck has emerged in the provision of toxicology data to support INDs for new therapeutics and hence delivery of FIH studies, explains Alejandro Fernandez Martell and James Berrie from Lonza.
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Article’1104: tackling the root cause of allergic disease
In this Q&A, Revolo Biotherapeutics’ CEO, Woody Bryan, discusses how ‘1104, the Company’s lead candidate for allergic diseases, shifts the immune system from a pro-inflammatory state to a homeostatic state, offering potential remission for allergic conditions. We delve into its unique mechanism of action, supported by preclinical and clinical findings. ...
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ArticleThe rising demand for lentiviral vectors for in vivo gene therapy
Fuelled by advances in rare disease treatments and vaccination efforts, Natalia Elizalde, CBO at VIVEbiotech, discusses how the market demand for lentiviral vectors is evolving, the new therapeutic areas emerging as potential targets for in vivo gene therapy and the latest technological advancements in the development and delivery of in ...
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ArticleWomen in STEM with Kristina Torfgard
Introducing Kristina Torfgard! Holding a PhD in Clinical Pharmacology, she has over 30 years’ experience in drug development and is currently CEO of IRLAB Therapeutics.
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Women in STEM with Nadine Sprangers
Nadine Sprangers is Vice President, Head of Global Oncology Value, Access and Pricing at Daiichi Sankyo. Holding a PharmD degree and two Master’s Degrees, she leads a team of 50 people responsible for setting the global strategic framework for Pricing, Reimbursement, and Access (PRA), Health Economics and Outcome Research (HEOR), ...
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ArticleAdvancing CAR-T therapy: how CD5 modulation is shaping cancer treatment
Vittoria Biotherapeutics is pioneering a novel form of CAR-T therapy for T-cell lymphoma using CRISPR gene editing. Here, co-founders Nicholas Siciliano and Marco Ruella explain how their approach promises to overcome tumour resistance, while also offering hope for new ways to treat solid cancers.
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ArticleMacrophage cell therapy: a new hope for chronic liver disease patients
Resolution Therapeutics is pioneering a novel approach to the treatment of chronic liver disease – by engineering the patient’s own macrophages to include regenerative properties. Cliff Brass, Chief Medical Officer at Resolution Therapeutics, explains how the aim is to reduce inflammation, improve liver function, and ultimately eliminate the need for ...
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ArticleCombatting disease with antibody drug conjugates
Tune into this episode where we investigate how antibody drug conjugates can be optimised, as well as the future of the field.
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Part two: the impact of poor data quality
In this four-part series, Dr Raminderpal Singh will discuss the challenges surrounding limited data quality, and some pragmatic solutions. In this second article, he discusses the problems that occur when using data of poor quality.
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ArticlePatient-centred oncology: transforming drug development
As deeper understanding of disease makes the development and commercialisation of oncology drugs more complex, developers are under more pressure than ever to deliver value-based treatments. In this article, Rebecca Goldstein, Senior Principal, Strategic Consulting at Envision Pharma Group, explores anchoring a programme to patient experience as a solution.
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ArticleWomen in STEM with Charlotte Owens
As Senior Vice President and Head of Global Medical Affairs & Outcomes Research at the global healthcare company Organon, Charlotte Owen’s extensive work is advancing women’s healthcare and overcoming health inequities.
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Part one: an introduction to data quality
In this four-part series, Dr Singh will discuss the challenges surrounding limited data quality, and some pragmatic solutions. In this first article, the key attributes that define data quality and its requirement for data scientists are elucidated.
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ArticleThe art and science of drug formulation
Drug formulation is a cornerstone of modern medicine, turning raw active ingredients into consumable, effective therapies. This critical phase in drug development ensures that medications are safe, effective, and user-friendly. Here Ningfeng Fiona Li, founder and CEO of VasoDynamics, explores the world of drug formulation from its foundations to exploring ...
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ArticleOut of the lab and into patients: targeting APE1/Ref-1
We had the privilege of speaking to Dr Mark R. Kelley, Associate Director of Basic Science at the Indiana University Melvin and Bren Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center, and Betty and Earl Herr Professor in Pediatric Oncology Research, prior to his talk at PharmSci 360 in 2024. He elucidates what makes ...