All Drug Discovery articles – Page 33
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ArticleBiomarker identification in the realm of rare diseases
In this Q&A, Debiopharm’s Principal Scientist Dr Luke Piggott defines the critical requirement of biomarkers for identifying rare diseases. He illuminates how AI-enhanced approaches are accelerating the drug discovery process, particularly regarding clinical trial enrolment, and the breakthroughs he hopes to see in the future.
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ArticleWomen in Stem with Stefanie Flückiger-Mangual
Stefanie Flückiger-Mangual, Chief Executive Officer, is one of TOLREMO’s scientific founders and an expert in drug resistance in cancer therapy. She is a biomedical scientist and biochemist by training (University of Fribourg and ETH Zurich, Switzerland) and holds a PhD in Molecular and Translational Biomedicine from ETH Zurich. She led ...
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ArticleMachine learning’s growing importance in researching cells
As we move towards more generalised AI models, neural networks and natural language interfaces, we’re starting to see machine learning take the place of higher order reasoning and data analysis “sense making.” Traditional scientific inquiry has typically been about asking specific questions of a specific model system under specific conditions. ...
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ArticleWomen in Stem with Laura Figulla
Dr Laura Figulla is the CEO of mbiomics. Laura co-founded mbiomics which is dedicated to unlocking the true value of the microbiome by developing next-generation live biotherapeutics (LBPs). Throughout her career, Laura has combined her entrepreneurial spirit with her diverse academic background in business, economics, and medicine to build companies ...
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ArticleAssay design for Alzheimer’s disease: key considerations and emerging trends
In this Q&A, we speak to Dr Emma Murphy, Head of Biology at the Alzheimer’s Research UK Oxford Drug Discovery Institute. Among her many insights, she discusses how the challenges in developing reproducible assays can be addressed, as well as strategies used to translate promising findings into clinically relevant tools ...
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NewsNew single-cell lipidomics method may unlock cancer treatments
A new method for a fragmentation-based identification of lipids could enable the study of cancer cells in detail not seen before.
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ArticleOvercoming the complexity of free energy perturbation calculations
In this article, Dr Robert Scoffin, Chairman and CEO at Cresset, explores FEP and its current challenges, and outlines how continuous advancements and strategic approaches are helping to drive the adoption of FEP methods in drug discovery.
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ArticleWomen in Stem with Lidia Pieri
Lidia Pieri earned a Master’s degree with honours in high energy physics at CERN, a PhD in theoretical astroparticle physics from Rome-3 (Italy) and an Executive MBA in Business Innovation with honours from the MIB school in Trieste. During the academic period she gained international exposure and recognition working as ...
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NewsNew treatment for metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis
The compound 11c demonstrates an excellent safety profile and is an exciting advancement in liver disease management.
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NewsNew AI model could help to overcome antibiotic resistance
Six molecules that had potent antibacterial effect against one of the world’s most dangerous antibiotic-resistant bacteria were generated.
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ArticleStreamlining the path from lab to market with 3D bioprinting
In this Q&A, Dr Vidmantas Šakalys, CEO of Vital3D, provides insights into the potential of 3D bioprinting to revolutionise the traditional drug development process, facilitating more accurate models and limiting the use of animal testing.
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NewsTruncated version of the SMN2 gene could revolutionise drug discovery
A condensed version of the SMN2 gene could improve discovery of potential therapies for spinal muscular atrophy and other conditions.
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ArticleWomen in Stem with Katherine Tran
Introducing Kratherine Tran! Katherine joined the SCIEX team with a strong desire to further the company’s mission of delivering solutions to advance human wellness. Her main area of interest is within mass spectrometry-based proteomics from which she has accumulated a wealth of knowledge and experience in this space over the ...
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ArticleWomen in Stem with Leila Jaafar
After gaining her PhD in Biophysics as an International Max-Planck Research School scholar, Leila joined the nuclear field in 2006, starting as an engineer in radiation protection and neutron fluence. Throughout Leila’s career, she has worked across multiple disciplines as a technical project lead in nuclear engineering, lastly in the ...
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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 ...