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Drug Delivery

 

Drug delivery refers to approaches for transporting a pharmaceutical compound in the body as needed to safely achieve its desired therapeutic effect.

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Shifting the ADC focus from antibody to payload

6 June 2025 | By

While ADCs continue to attract attention in oncology, many developers remain focused on antibodies – overlooking the critical role of payload design. At Sygnature Discovery, Dr Joshua Greally is leading a shift in perspective, advocating for a payload-first approach through the company’s new platform, NewPath ADC. In this interview, he…

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Chemical hack turns platelets into drug couriers

2 June 2025 | By

Researchers at the University of Illinois have achieved the first successful metabolic labelling of platelets, a key step toward using them in targeted drug delivery. The technique could enable short-lived, precision therapies for cancer, immune conditions, and clotting disorders.

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Strategic planning in ADC development: insights from Lonza

2 June 2025 | By

Preclinical and clinical development are critical to the success of ADCs, where early strategic decisions regarding manufacturability and scalability can make or break a project. Iwan Bertholjotti of Lonza emphasises the importance of proactive planning to avoid costly delays and ensure smooth progress towards clinical success.

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New advances in hormone replacement therapy set to transform care

26 March 2025 | By ,

Hormone replacement therapy has long been used to treat low hormone levels, but existing delivery methods struggle with poor adherence and inconsistent hormone delivery. Lisa Stehno-Bittel of Likarda and Charles Virden of VitalTE discuss a novel approach using hormone-filled microbeads in hydrogels for steady, extended release after monthly self-injections.