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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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Automated red blood cell exchange: bridging treatment gaps in sickle cell disease care

5 June 2025 | By ,

Despite the promise of gene therapies, automated red blood cell exchange (aRBCX) remains an underutilised therapy in the management of sickle cell disease (SCD). In this article, Dr Aaron Haubner and Carly Newton of Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies, highlight the urgent need for partnerships and equitable access to this…

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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.