Research and development – Page 11
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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 ...
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ArticleAdvanced techniques in toxicity testing
Tune in to this episode where we explore how innovative assays and human-relevant cell models are transforming toxicity screening in drug development.
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ArticleRestoring TERT to attenuate ageing hallmarks
In this Q&A, Dr Ronald DePinho of MD Anderson elucidates their preclinical proof-of-concept that adjusting TERT levels could be a viable therapeutic approach for mitigating age-related diseases, such as cancer, heart disease and Alzheimer’s.
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ArticleHow mRNA technology could revolutionise therapeutics
In this episode, we explore how mRNA technology could revolutionise cancer therapeutics.
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ArticleSupercharging conventional monoclonal antibodies
In this Q&A, Krishna Polu and Dennis Pedersen, senior leaders of Commit Biologics, which is backed by Novo Holdings and Bioqube Ventures, elucidate how their technology differs from other existing therapeutic platforms and highlight its implications for the treatment of both cancer and autoimmune disease.
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ArticleThe power of big data to advance genomics into clinical care
The integration of genomics into patient care will lead to more precise, personalised treatments. In this Q&A, Hylton Kalvaria, Chief Commercial Officer of Helix, explains how the Helix Research Network is creating a large-scale clinicogenomics dataset to advance research into molecular and genetic determinants of disease risk and drug response. ...
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ArticleTranslating ‘nature’s cues’ into breakthrough immunotherapies
Discover how Cue Biopharma harnesses the curative potential of the body’s intrinsic immune system to develop treatments for oncology and autoimmune diseases. Here, Anish Suri, Chief Scientific Officer of Cue Biopharma, explains how its platforms and biologics are designed to selectively modulate disease-specific T cells to restore immune balance, aiming ...
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ArticleLiquid biopsy helps advance oncology drug development
In this exclusive interview with Elicio Therapeutics, we explore the transformative potential of liquid biopsy in oncology drug development, particularly spotlighting its application in Elicio’s AMPLIFY-201 study of ELI-002, a promising therapeutic cancer vaccine candidate.
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ArticleUnleashing the potential of lab-grown recombinant polyclonal antibodies
In this Q&A, Sheila Keating, Vice President of Immunology at GigaGen, a Grifols company, explains how its developments in recombinant polyclonal antibody therapies are helping to build a pipeline of highly effective treatments for a wide range of diseases, including the hepatitis B virus.
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ArticlePart two: how ChatGPT enriched animal study results
Recently there has been a flurry of announcements from AI-led biotechs around the potential of Large Language Models (LLM) in early drug discovery. In the second of a three-part series, Dr Raminderpal Singh presents an example of usage of ChatGPT, which demonstrates how accessible LLMs have become for lab scientists. ...
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ArticleCould illuminating the surfaceome help find new targeted cancer therapies?
At the heart of precision oncology is the need to increase our understanding and knowledge of surface proteins found on tumour cells. Here Roman Thomas, CEO of DISCO Pharmaceuticals, explains how it is using cutting-edge technology to explore the surfaceome – a map of the proteins on the cell’s surface ...
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ArticleHow MMR-deficient colorectal cancers regulate their growth
Understanding how MMR-deficient colorectal cancers drive tumour growth and avoid immune detection could pave the way for personalised cancer medicine.
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ArticleBrain organoids: a fascinating and powerful tool for drug discovery
Human brain organoids are complex in vitro tools derived from stem cells, designed to model the molecular basis of neurodevelopment and the pathogenesis of neurological disorders. By mimicking the function of the human brain, in both health and disease, their application in drug discovery holds significant potential for identifying new ...
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ArticleSRP-001: redefining pain treatment with a safer, non-opioid analgesic
This Q&A with Dr Hernan A Bazan, CEO and Co-founder of South Rampart Pharma, Inc, discusses the potential merits of novel non-opioid analgesic SPR-001, which is Phase II-ready for acute and neuropathic pain and migraines. Its benefits mean it is poised to disrupt the $87 billion pain management market and ...
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ArticleSmall molecules for regenerative medicine
In this episode, we discuss how new insights into stem cell biology are leading to novel therapeutics in regenerative medicine beyond cell therapy.
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ArticleThe evolution of cell therapy to address unmet medical needs
We had the privilege of interviewing Brian Culley, CEO of Lineage Cell Therapeutics. He discusses how Lineage’s pluripotent stem cell platform is extraordinarily advantageous, details two early-stage programmes addressing auditory and vision disorders and reveals how Lineage is choosing to target conditions that will make a real difference.
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ArticleWomen in Stem with Danielle Meyrick
Dr Danielle Meyrick holds a PhD in Physical Chemistry and Radiopharmaceutical Chemistry, and a Doctor of Medicine. Her early career was shaped by various scientific and medical residences at hospitals in the US and Australia. With over 20 years of experience, she is now Chief Medical Officer of ITM and ...
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ArticleNew algorithm forms atlas of histomorphological phenotypes
The algorithm can accurately diagnose cases of lung adenocarcinoma, determining structural features that are statistically most significant for assessing disease severity and likelihood of tumour recurrence.
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ReportBeyond the lab: screening
This report provides exclusive access to content on innovative screening methods to improve detection and diagnosis of prevalent conditions like cancer and metabolic disease, with expert insights from leading professionals in the field.
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ArticleA T cell receptor immunotherapy against a novel target
In this Q&A, Associate Director, Research at Immunocore, Dr Ana Pereira Ribeiro, talks about IMC-R117C, a T cell receptor bispecific immunotherapy directed towards a novel target, PIWIL1, and about to enter Phase I testing in colorectal and gastrointestinal cancers.