All Drug Development articles – Page 25
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RAD51C variants linked to increased breast and ovarian cancer risk
Researchers have identified over 3,000 harmful genetic changes that could disrupt normal RAD51C function.
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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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NewsNSD2’s role in driving prostate cancer development
This study is the first to demonstrate that NSD2 is foundational to the earliest stage of prostate cancer development.
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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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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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NewsNovel compound for targeted alpha therapy
NpG-D-PSMA has shown great potential for targeted alpha therapy to combat prostate cancer.
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NewsElucidating the aggregation rules for short peptides
The findings could aid the design of more stable drugs and improve the understanding of diseases linked to peptide aggregation.
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NewsNew DNA aptamer stabilises atherosclerosis plaques
The nucleic acid drug, iSN04, could have applications for pathological angiogenesis involved in atherosclerosis, cancer, and retinopathy.
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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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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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NewsTransforming disease diagnosis with new nanoparticles
A new class of RNAs packed into extracellular vesicles have potential as biomarkers for prostate cancer and other diseases.
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ArticlePart 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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NewsKetogenic diet and a new cancer drug starves pancreatic cells
The discovery that eFT508 blocks eIF4E and the ketogenic pathway could provide the foundation for personalised therapies.
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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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NewsNew two-step vaccination strategy for influenza
The novel strategy demonstrates a strong immune response, both body-wide and specifically in the upper respiratory tract, in porcine models.
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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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NewsType 1 regulatory cells limit immunotherapy success
Scientists discovered the number of Tr1 cells increased as tumours grew larger, making mice insensitive to immunotherapy.