All Biopharmaceuticals articles
-
InterviewComputational design drives new generation of synthetic promoters
SynGenSys applies computational design strategies to engineer synthetic promoters with predictable performance characteristics for therapeutic and manufacturing applications. Professor David James discusses how tissue-specific regulatory elements are designed from genomic data to enable precise control of gene expression in contexts ranging from NK cell immunotherapy to biologic production.
-
ArticleNavigating IND delays: strategic options for early-phase biotech development
As IND timelines lengthen, early-stage biotechs face growing uncertainty in early clinical planning. This article explores how sponsors are increasingly diversifying their development strategies and why New Zealand represents an attractive option.
-
NewsNew target found for glaucoma treatment
Scientists have discovered that specialised immune cells in the eye help keep its drainage system clear and regulate pressure, which could inform new treatments for glaucoma.
-
NewsBispecific EGFR/EphA2-targeting ADC shows promise in colorectal cancer
Promatix Biosciences Ltd has announced positive preclinical data for its first-in-class bispecific antibody–drug conjugate, PBS293-MMAE, demonstrating enhanced tumour selectivity, improved suppression and reduced toxicity in colorectal cancer models.
-
NewsLario raises $2.4m for neurological drug development
Lario Therapeutics has secured $2.4 million in funding from The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research and Wellcome to accelerate development of its neuronal calcium channel platform.
-
NewsInsilico and MSK partner on AI research for gastroesophageal cancer
A new research collaboration between Insilico Medicine and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center aims to harness generative AI technology to identify novel therapeutic targets for gastroesophageal cancers.
-
NewsELRIG announces keynote speakers for Cell and Gene Therapy 2026 in Cambridge
ELRIG (European Laboratory Research & Innovation Group) has announced the keynote speakers for its inaugural Cell and Gene Therapy 2026 conference, taking place at Hinxton Hall in Cambridge from 9–10 March.
-
NewsClaudin 18.2-targeted therapy advances GI cancer treatment
A novel imaging-guided radiopharmaceutical targeting claudin 18.2 has shown that it can precisely detect and effectively treat gastric and pancreatic tumours, completely eradicating cancer in some preclinical models.
-
NewsNew fluorescent technology tracks drug responses in cells
Researchers have developed new innovative fluorescent labels that allow scientists to observe cellular processes with unprecedented clarity – offering a powerful tool for medicine, drug research and cell biology.
-
NewsNew Lumos AI platform targets precision in mental health drugs
Headlamp Health has launched Lumos AI®, a new decision-support platform designed to bring greater precision to neuroscience drug development.
-
ArticleThe data fragmentation problem holding drug discovery back
The DMTA cycle depends on clear data flow, yet most labs still work across disconnected systems. Sean McGee, Director of Product at Certara, explains how better infrastructure and AI can help teams work faster and make decisions with more confidence.
-
ArticleBuilding better biologics and a stronger future for women in STEM
Great biologics don’t happen by chance, and neither do great STEM careers. Dr Lidia Serina shares the lessons behind both.
-
NewsAI-powered CKD drug ISM4808 licensed for kidney disease therapy
Insilico Medicine has partnered with TaiGen Biotechnology to exclusively license its AI-designed PHD inhibitor, ISM4808, for the treatment of CKD-related anaemia in Greater China.
-
NewsNew CAR-NKT treatment destroys metastatic pancreatic tumours
A novel CAR-NKT immunotherapy developed at UCLA has shown striking success in preclinical models of metastatic pancreatic cancer, which could hopefully lead to more accessible treatments.
-
NewsSamsung invests in Phrontline to advance next-gen ADC therapies
Samsung Life Science Fund has made a strategic equity investment in clinical-stage biotechnology company Phrontline Biopharma, supporting the development of next-generation antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs).
-
ArticleAI and policy reform set to reshape UK drug development
BCG’s Chris Meier outlines how advances in AI and new UK policies could accelerate drug development, streamline clinical trials and strengthen the country’s life sciences sector.
-
NewsRecycled nuclear fuel to power new cancer treatments in the UK
The UK is set to turn recycled nuclear fuel into new cancer treatments, thanks to a £18.8 million investment in a project using lead-212 to develop Targeted Alpha Therapies.
-
ArticleRecombinant KLK1: the next step in stroke and preeclampsia treatment
With its lead candidate DM199, DiaMedica Therapeutics is advancing a recombinant form of KLK1 to restore blood flow, improve endothelial function and address unmet needs in the treatment of stroke and preeclampsia.
-
ArticleFast-tracking advanced therapies without compromising regulatory success
Early planning for potency CQAs, comparability and evolving global regulations can set advanced therapies on the fastest path to approval. Dr Christian Schneider shares how to prepare from the start to accelerate development without compromising the evidence regulators expect.
-
ArticleMass spectrometry workflows powering the future of biologics
Analysing complex biologics is one of drug discovery’s biggest challenges. At Genentech, Rachel Shi is developing MS workflows that deliver clearer answers, faster.