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Pain relief without the risk: why SRP-001 could change everything
A practicing surgeon turned biotech CEO is developing a novel pain medicine that could sidestep the failures of both opioids and paracetamol.
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LB-102: Redefining schizophrenia treatment in drug discovery
Find out how LB Pharmaceuticals' LB-102 is advancing schizophrenia treatment. This first-in-class antipsychotic demonstrates strong efficacy, safety and tolerability, potentially addressing both acute and negative symptoms. Explore its potential impact on neuropsychiatric drug discovery.
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Promising psoriasis treatment reduces symptoms without steroids
A team of scientists from the University of Birmingham has discovered a powerful new treatment for psoriasis. The treatment uses a tripeptide that has shown steroid-level effectiveness in reducing symptoms, offering fresh hope for the long-term management of this chronic skin condition.
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New hydrogel tech shows promise for treating post-traumatic osteoarthritis
Researchers from Mass General Brigham have developed a hydrogel to improve drug delivery for post-traumatic osteoarthritis (PTOA), which ensures sustained medication release, even under joint movement, addressing a major challenge in current treatments.
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Alzheimer’s treatment targets root causes, not just symptoms
Porosome Therapeutics has made a groundbreaking discovery in Alzheimer’s research by targeting the disease’s molecular causes, focusing on restoring secretory and metabolic functions. This approach could not only slow progression but potentially reverse early-stage pathology.
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New advances in hormone replacement therapy set to transform care
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.
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Abelacimab: the next frontier in safer anticoagulation therapy
Abelacimab represents a breakthrough in drug discovery, offering a novel approach to anticoagulation that could potentially prevent strokes with minimal bleeding risk. Learn how this innovative treatment could set new standards for both clinical practice and pharmaceutical research.
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Empowering women in STEM: Navigating CMC regulatory affairs
Discover how a leader in CMC regulatory affairs is transforming drug development and inspiring the next generation of scientists.
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Obesity care gets personalised: tailoring therapies with Phenomix
Find out how Phenomix Sciences is transforming obesity treatment by identifying patient subtypes for more targeted and effective therapies.
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How GPCR agonists, including antibodies, are shaping the future of metabolic care
Find out how Confo Therapeutics is overcoming challenges in GPCR drug development to create next-gen therapies for metabolic diseases.
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Leveraging “omics” for novel microbiome drug concepts
Listen to this episode to discover how microbiomics is being leveraged to translate gut microbiome findings into new therapeutic options.
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Women in STEM with Kristina Torfgard
Introducing Kristina Torfgard! Holding a PhD in Clinical Pharmacology, she has over 30 years’ experience in drug development and is currently CEO of IRLAB Therapeutics.
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Combatting disease with antibody drug conjugates
Tune into this episode where we investigate how antibody drug conjugates can be optimised, as well as the future of the field.
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Developing the next generation of antibody drug conjugates
In this Q&A, Léo Marx, Medicinal Chemistry Project Manager at Debiopharm, details how the therapeutic window of ADCs can be impacted, how we can overcome the challenges associated with achieving site-specific bioconjugation, and other essential considerations for optimising ADC performance.
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China approves IND application for Everest Medicines novel BTK inhibitor
The Chinese National Medical Products Administration has approved a Phase Ib study of Everest Medicines' EVER001, for potential treatment of glomerular diseases.
