All Drug Discovery articles – Page 25
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WebinarIon Channel Drug Discovery - Recent Advances in Novel Non-Opioid Pain Research
Watch this webinar to learn about recently published research toward the advancement of non-opioid analgesics targeting the Nav1.8 ion channel, a validated pain target primarily found in peripheral nociceptors.
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ArticleGamma delta T cells: a rising star in cancer therapy
Gamma delta (γδ) T cells comprise a distinct and powerful subpopulation of T cells, bridging innate and adaptive immunity, that holds great promise for treating cancer. IN8Bio co-founder and CEO William Ho and COO Kate Rochlin discuss what makes γδ T cells unique, how preclinical research suggests their antitumour activity ...
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ArticleWomen in Stem with Dr Beate Mueller-Tiemann
Introducing Dr Beate Mueller-Tiemann, whose journey spans continents and disciplines, with a passion for biochemistry and molecular biology since her high school days. From elucidating pivotal proteins in cancer to monoclonal antibody discovery, Dr Mueller-Tiemann's contributions have not only transformed our understanding of diseases but have also fuelled research in ...
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NewsOrganoid drug testing predicts bowel cancer treatment response
A new study proves that organoid drug testing is highly accurate at predicting effective treatments and finds a novel therapeutic option.
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A new machine learning tool identifies drugs to minimise fibrosis
The computer model enables a better understanding of how drugs affect fibroblasts and finds a promising candidate to prevent heart scarring.
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ArticleHow 3D human tissue models are transforming drug discovery
In this Q&A, Keith Murphy, CEO of Organovo, discusses how the shift from animal models to 3D human tissues can transform the preclinical space. Among his many insights, he details the limitations of animal models, how Organovo’s 3D human tissue models facilitate a deeper understanding of genetic expression within specific ...
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ArticleWomen in Stem with Dr Sara Sangha
Join us for our monthly Women in STEM series where we showcase and celebrate the achievements of inspiring women in the field. This month we interview Dr Sara Sangha, Associate Vice President of Medical Affairs and Head of US Medical Aesthetics at AbbVie. Over her almost 20 years with Allergan ...
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ArticleWomen in Stem with Dr Mrunal Jaywant
Join us for our monthly Women in STEM series where we showcase and celebrate the achievements of inspiring women in the field. We had the privilege of interviewing Dr Mrunal Jaywant, Vice President of R&D at USP India. At USP India, Dr Jaywant oversees the Compendial Development, the Synthetic Chemistry, ...
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ArticleHow AI is accelerating the future of precision medicine
Dr Ketan Patel, Clarivate, shares his insights about the use of Real-World Data and genomic biomarker data and discusses how researchers can use these to better detect and diagnose diseases.
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NewsControlling MYC’s hyperactivity with a peptide compound
A novel peptide can suppress MYC by binding directly to it with sub-micro-molar affinity, advancing cancer drug development.
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WebinarAdvancing therapeutics targeting cytokines with functional cell-based assays
Watch this webinar to discover functional cell-based assays for characterizing novel therapeutics & biosimilars targeting cytokines in inflammation & oncology.
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ArticleWomen in STEM with Dr Catherine Sheehan
In this special December edition of Women in STEM, we are privileged to feature Dr Catherine Sheehan, a distinguished figure whose journey in the field of STEM has been marked by passion, resilience, and impactful contributions. We explore her experiences, challenges faced, and the transformative impact of her work in ...
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ArticleThe future of mRNA biology and AI convergence
In the rapidly evolving landscape of mRNA biology and artificial intelligence (AI), Anima Biotech stands at the forefront, a unique approach that reshapes our understanding of diseases and transforms the drug discovery process. mRNA biology holds immense potential with RNAi drugs in the market and mRNA vaccines showing promise, particularly ...
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ReportBeyond the lab: cancer research
Our inaugural report is an exploration of the remarkable advancements in cancer research and the field of drug discovery.
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ArticleWomen in Stem with Andrea Pfeifer
This November edition of our Women in Stem series spotlights Andrea Pfeifer, CEO and Co-Founder of AC Immune SA. Dr Andrea Pfeifer co-founded AC Immune SA in 2003, since when she has served as a Director on the Board, successfully leading it to an IPO in 2016. Under her leadership, ...
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NewsNew method to develop therapeutics for autoimmune diseases
A technique that can sort millions of CRISPR-edited cells based on their secretion patterns has been developed to treat autoimmune diseases.
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ArticleExploring liver disease therapies
Ochre Bio is at the forefront of therapeutic innovation, focusing primarily on liver diseases. Their core mission revolves around the development of RNA therapies, primarily in the preclinical stage, using a 'human-first' approach. They employ real human tissue, such as 'liver slices' and whole human livers, in their preclinical pipeline ...
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ArticleThe effectiveness of nanoparticles in chemotherapy
Understanding more about the effect of liposome nanoparticles on the immune system will improve drug delivery systems.
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ArticleCombining autotaxin and TGF-β inhibitors in cancer
Dr Catherine Pickering, CEO of iOnctura, the clinical stage biopharmaceutical company delivering pioneering cancer treatments to patients with unmet medical needs, is at the forefront of cancer drug discovery. Dr Pickering and her team identify targets that have crucial roles in multiple tumour survival pathways, collaborate with world-renowned scientists and ...
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NewsNano-sized traps enable better study of proteins
Researchers have developed a new method to study protein clumps that occur in many difficult-to-treat diseases.