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mRNA Platforms as Diagnostics and Therapeutics for Human Infertility Treatments

Associate Professor, Department of Biology, Khalifa University
Junaid Kashir is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biology at Khalifa University and has previously chaired multiple researchadministrative committees He has been heavily involved in multiple programs for training graduate clinical embryology students Dr Kashirs research aims to develop therapeuticdiagnostic interventions to treat infertility and understand embryology

Articles

Probiotics as live Biomolecules to Manage Sleep Disorders

Insomnia is a widespread sleep disorder characterised by difficulty falling or staying asleep or experiencing nonrestorative sleep that occurs frequently Although sleep is essential for maintaining good health and wellbeing sleep disorders are becoming increasingly prevalent Probiotics may play a role in sleep regulation therefore this study aimed to provide a comprehensive overview of the effects...

Research Insights

The Potential Global Health Impact and Cost-effectiveness of Next-generation Influenza Vaccines: A Modelling Analysis

Nextgeneration influenza vaccines NGIVs are in development and have the potential to achieve substantial reductions in influenza burden with resulting widespread health and economic benefits

Case Studies

Evaluation of A Sequencing Batch Reactor Sewage Treatment Rig For Investigating The Fate of Radioactively Labelled Pharmaceuticals: A Case Study of Propranolol

Abstract Pharmaceuticals are frequently detected in the aquatic environment and have potentially damaging effects Effluents from sewage treatment plants STPs are major sources of these substances The use of sequencing batch reactor SBR STPs involving cycling between aerobic and anoxic conditions to promote nitrification and denitrification is increasin

Techno Trends

Neurotech Pharmaceuticals Unveils First and Only ENCELTO™ for Macular Telangiectasia Type 2

Neurotech Pharmaceuticals has introduced ENCELTO revakinagene taroretcellwey as the first and only FDAapproved treatment for adults with Macular Telangiectasia Type MacTel a progressive neurodegenerative eye disease that leads to irreversible vision loss

White Papers

Cloud Computing in the Laboratory Informatics Solutions and Validation Approaches

In the modern business environment, a significant portion of work is conducted using computerized systems. Many solutions are used to complete tasks, including simple desktop programs like email and Microsoft Office to enterprise-wide, global systems like ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), MES (Manufacturing Execution System), and LIMS

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Therapeutic Peptides

Rienzi Mosqueda

Rienzi Mosqueda is a dedicated writer specialising in life science, health, and pharma content. With a passion for clear, engaging writing, Rienzi provides fresh perspectives on each topic. His ability to simplify complex ideas makes the articles valuable for readers of all backgrounds. As an emerging voice, Rienzi Mosqueda is committed to sharing knowledge and sparking discussions through their impactful writing.

 

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Nanoemulsion - A Promising Nanocarrier for Dermal Drug Delivery in Psoriasis

Sindhoor S M

Sindhoor S M is currently working as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Pharmaceutics at Sri Adichunchanagiri College of Pharmacy, Mandya, Karnataka. His areas of specialisation include nanotechnology-based drug delivery system, lipid-based formulations, Topical delivery and gastroretentive in situ gel systems. He has published eight papers based on nanotechnology and lipid-based drug delivery system in peer reviewed indexed journals. Presently he is involved in the development of lipid-based delivery systems.

 

Marina Koland

Marina Koland, is Professor and Head of the Department of Pharmaceutics at the NGSM Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Nitte (Deemed to be University), Mangalore. Her area of specialisation in research is mucoadhesive and nanoparticulate drug delivery. She has published 50 research papers in peer reviewed journals, presented papers at 10 National and 3 International Conferences and worked on several Nitte University funded projects. She is currently working on solid lipid nanoparticles and micelles as drug carriers for targeting.

 

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The New Pharmacovigilance Era

Aarti Chitale

With over 15 years of experience, Aarti brings deep expertise across pharmaceutical contract research services and technology‑enabled drug discovery and development. She leads the Contract Research Services program, covering peripheral and ancillary service segments such as tech vendors, eClinical solution providers, central labs, and related ecosystems. Her strengths span market intelligence, forecasting, competitive benchmarking, and strategic opportunity assessment as well as growth advisory services, that consistently support executive decision‑making for global clients. She is  regarded as a trusted growth expert, and is adept in supporting stakeholders navigate industry disruption, accelerate innovation, and seize transformative opportunities across the rapidly evolving Contract Services Landscape.

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Novel Developments in Drug Delivery Systems

Saina Bijanzadeh

Saina Bijanzadeh is a chemist specializing in nanomaterial-based drug delivery and biomedical applications. She has research experience in nanoparticle synthesis, MOF platforms, and drug release systems, with published work in international journals. Her interests focus on innovative therapeutic delivery strategies and interdisciplinary pharmaceutical and bio(medical)engineering research.

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The Emergence of Organ-on-chips for Diseases Studies and Drug Development

Giuseppe Maruccio

Giuseppe Maruccio is Full Professor at Department of Mathematics and Physics – University of Salento and head of Omnics Research Group which comprises researchers with different backgrounds from physics to life sciences working in cross-disciplinary areas  with applications from -onics (electronics, spintronics and magnonics) to -omics technologies (genomics, proteomics and cellomics)

 

Anna Grazia Monteduro

Anna Grazia Monteduro is researcher at Department of Mathematics and Physics - University of Salento in Lecce (Italy) and carries out her research activity within Omnics Research Group in the fields of (i) sensors, lab on chip and organ on chip; (ii) Nanoelectronics, spintronics, nanomagnetism and applied superconductivity.

 

Silvia Rizzato

Silvia Rizzato is researcher at the Department of Mathematics and Physics - University of Salento and carries out her research activity within Omnics Research Group on the development of new devices and processes for sensing and spintronics, including surface acoustic waves devices, electrochemical sensors and colloidal lithography for LSPR sensors.

 

Giusi Caragnano

Giusi Caragnano is a PhD student in Nanotechnologies at the University of Salento - CNR Nanotec and she is part of the Omnics Research Group. Her research activity concerns development of the Organ-on-chip to support the treatment of both chronic and cancerous gastrointestinal diseases

 

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Merck Opens €300 Million Asia-Pacific Bioprocessing Center in Daejeon, South Korea

Merck a leading science and technology company today opened its new AsiaPacific Bioprocessing Production Center in Daejeon South Korea The center represents an investment of more than million the companys largest Life Science investment in AsiaPacific to date

Flagship Pioneering Forms Etcelera to Move Drug Discovery from Probability to Prediction

Flagship Pioneering a scientific innovation engine for transformative platforms and products today announced the formation of Etcelera a company created by the merger of the platforms of Cellarity Cellarity Platform Inc Etiome and Empress Therapeutics to pioneer causal intelligence in human biology...

Junshi Biosciences Announces Acceptance of the Supplemental New Drug Application of Toripalimab (Subsutaneous Injection) for the 1st-Line Treatment of HER2-Expressing Urothelial Carcinoma

Shanghai Junshi Biosciences Co Ltd a leading innovationdriven biopharmaceutical company dedicated to the discovery development and commercialization of novel therapies announced that the supplemental new drug application for the companys product toripalimab injection subcutaneous injection

HUTCHMED Announces Sovleplenib Granted US FDA Orphan Drug Designation for Primary Immune Thrombocytopenia

HUTCHMED China Limited today announces that the US Food and Drug Administration FDA has granted Orphan Drug Designation to sovleplenib for the treatment of primary immune thrombocytopenia ITP an autoimmune disorder that can lead to increased

Transpharmation Ltd. Announces Strategic Acquisition of OrganoTherapeutics SARL

Were delighted to announce the strategic acquisition of OrganoTherapeutics SARL a leader in patientderived organoid technologies that advance the discovery and development of novel therapies for neurodegenerativeCNS disorders

EVERSANA Expands Global Commercialization and AI-Powered HEOR Capabilities with Acquisition of U.K.-based Estima Scientific

EVERSANA a global provider of modern AIpowered commercial services for the biopharmaceutical industry today announced the acquisition of Estima Scientific an innovative Londonbased health economics and outcomes research HEOR technology and services company

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Edison Scientific Enters into Agreement with Pfizer to Advance Drug Research and Development

Edison Scientific has entered into an agreement with Pfizer to introduce its Edison AI Platform and AI scientist Kosmos across Pfizers biopharmaceutical research and development activities The collaboration will combine Edison Scientifics artificial intelligence AI technology with Pfizers scientific...

Appian and PSI CRO Partner to Advance AI-driven Clinical Trial Operations

Appian and PSI CRO have entered into a strategic partnership to introduce an artificial intelligence AIpowered solution for clinical trial site identification and selection The solution is now live and is designed to automate site selection across different therapeutic areas medical conditions and...

Adalvo Acquires Romiplostim Biosimilar from Enzene

Adalvo has acquired a romiplostim biosimilar programme from Enzene expanding its portfolio of biosimilars and strengthening its presence in complex biological medicines The programme references Nplate romiplostim a medicine used to treat immune thrombocytopenia ITP in adults and children with chroni...

Twist Bioscience Launches Express Screening Antibodies for Faster Characterisation

Twist Bioscience has expanded its antibody production and characterisation portfolio with the launch of Twist Express Screening Antibodies a service designed to help researchers evaluate large numbers of antibody candidates more quickly The service uses a highthroughput cellfree production process t...

Astellas Enters into Agreement with Audax for Immuno-Oncology Candidate DAX-044

Astellas Pharma and Audax Biosciences have entered into an exclusive option and licence agreement for DAX an investigational antibodycytokine fusion being developed for cancer immunotherapy DAX is designed to deliver interleukin IL an immuneactivating protein more selectively to the tumour microenvi...

Sumitomo Pharma’s Enzomenib Receives Breakthrough Therapy Designation for Relapsed or Refractory KMT2A-Rearranged Acute Leukaemia

Sumitomo Pharma America has announced that the US Food and Drug Administration FDA has granted Breakthrough Therapy designation to enzomenib DSP for treating patients with relapsed or refractory acute leukaemia carrying a KMTA gene rearrangement