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Drug Discovery

 

In the fields of medicine, biotechnology and pharmacology, drug discovery is the process by which new candidate medications are discovered.

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Combining autotaxin and TGF-β inhibitors in cancer

22 November 2023 | By

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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Natural killer cells: Looking good for cancer therapy

17 November 2023 | By

The suitability of NK cells for cancer therapy has been challenged by some investor and business interests because of limited efficacy data, but is this belief at the present stage of development of the immune therapy field?

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Artificial intelligence model revolutionises breast cancer surgery

3 October 2023 | By

Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) have been gaining significant attention lately, primarily in discussions about their responsible utilisation. However, these technologies possess a wide spectrum of practical applications, ranging from predicting natural disasters to addressing social disparities. Now, AI is making its mark in the field of cancer…