Complex Journey from Innovation to Patient impact
Electronic Logs - The next phase of execution maturity in pharma
Could a Formal Trust Coefficient Release the Pharmacovigilance Capacity AI Promised
Two Acts, One Geopolitical Moment
Elevating Drug Safety
EDITORIAL SECTIONS
RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
Adopting the Power of AI to Drug Development Projects
A tremendous amount of documentation is created throughout the clinical trial lifecycle
CLINICAL TRIALS
Real-world Evidence
Hearing the diagnosis from the doctor that your child has spinal muscular atrophy SMA
MANUFACTURING
Just in Time Manufacturing Creating more sustainable supply chains
Drug development has transformed immeasurably over the past decade Even before the Covid pandemic and the conflict in Ukraine
Information Technology
Challenges and Advantages of Using Artificial Intelligence in Pharma
Many advanced largescale AI initiatives still need to be proved successful in Pharma
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Interviews
ExpreS2ion Biotechnologies
Vice President - Business Development
ExpreSion Biotechnologies protein expression system ExpreS is an important protein expression tool in the scientists tool box for protein expression The ExpreS platform has demonstrated in many instances its usefulness in RD with several ExpreSmade proteins having now been crystallized
Articles
How PBM's Transformed to Provide Easy Access to Prescription Drugs Post COVID 19
Adding to that the global pandemic experience is the perfect example that led industry leaders to explore new opportunities and thrive on digital innovations What we experience today is the miracle of that change embracing a digital mindset Emerging technologies have redefined the modern healthcare landscape beyond our expectations
Research Insights
Translational Medicine Guide Transforms Drug Development Processes: The Recent Merck Experience
Abstract Merck is implementing a questionbased Translational Medicine Guide TxM Guide beginning as early as lead optimization into its stagegate drug development process Initial experiences with the TxM Guide which is embedded into an integrated development plan tailored to each development program demonstrated opportunities to improve target understandi
Case Studies
Novel Vaccines - Heat Stable Anthrax Vaccine
Challenge Existing approved Anthrax vaccines are based on cellfree filtrates of disintegrated cells of Bacillus anthracis adsorbed onto an aluminiumhydrogel adjuvant A number of side effects are attributed to these vaccines including poor safety profile and a low immunogenicity necessitating repea
Techno Trends
China's New Regulatory Framework Accelerates Gene Therapy Approvals
Chinas updated regulatory framework aims to boost the speed of gene therapy approvals fostering innovation and collaboration in the biotech sector
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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Smart Polymeric Nanocomposites for Cancer Therapeutics
Saurabh Shivalkar is a research fellow at Department of Applied Sciences, IIIT Allahabad, India. He did his M. Tech (Biomedical Engineering) from IIIT Allahabad. He has recently filed patent and published multiple papers in the allied areas of biomedical engineering and nanobiotechnology.
Sneha Ranjan is currently pursuing M.Sc. (Biotechnology) at Department of Biotechnology of Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Lucknow. She has worked on projects such as purification and characterisation of enzyme, production of recombinant proteins for diagnostics and therapeutics. She is currently working on polymeric nanocomposites for cancer therapeutics.
Application of Artificial Intelligence in Development Safety Update Report Preparation
Maria Carolina Braga holds a degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences with a specialization in Clinical Pharmacy. She has over 10 years of experience in pharmacovigilance and recently completed a master’s degree in Pharmacovigilance and Pharmacoepidemiology, focusing her research on the use of artificial intelligence in aggregate safety report writing.
Beyond The Needle
Dr. Sanjesh Kumar is an Assistant Professor at Chandigarh University Uttar Pradesh with a Ph.D. in Pharmacology. An award-winning academician specialized in neurodegenerative disorders and advanced drug delivery, he has authored over 45 high-impact publications and holds multiple patents, seamlessly bridging the gap between clinical research and classroom education.
Dr. Mansi Singh is an academician and researcher serving as Guest Faculty at Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, holding a Ph.D. in Pharmacology. A NET and GPAT qualified expert, she is specialized in neuropharmacology and toxicology. She has over six years of teaching experience and has authored more than 40 publications, copyright and multiple patents.
Why Pharma's Safety Net Must Follow the Medicine Home
Barbara works closely with leaders across pharmaceutical, medical devices and solution providers serving healthcare organisations - all of whom are using digital product identities.
Much of her time is spent with product owners and senior leaders in packaging, operations, anti-counterfeit, manufacturing, and with system integrators. She is focused on protecting patient safety at scale, serving leadership with trusted data and improving efficiency through innovative solutions.
Barbara's background spans innovation strategy, partnership development, marketing and commercial roles and cross-functional leadership in highly regulated settings. She is known for her collaborative and pragmatic approach, working alongside teams to explore long-term roadmaps that balance progress with responsibility.
Barbara cares deeply about how healthcare systems evolve without compromising what matters most. She is always open to conversations with leaders who are navigating similar challenges and looking to move forward responsibly.
Boosting NICU Safety
Norhan Attia, clinical pharmacist with five years' experience at Assiut University Hospital, Egypt, specialising in Neonatal Intensive Care. Expert in medication reviews, IV admixtures, and optimising pharmacotherapy outcomes. Currently a dedicated teaching assistant, focusing on pharmaceutical education and enhancing medication safety in NICU settings.
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Illumina selected to help bring precision medicine into everyday healthcare in Singapore
Illumina Inc today announced it has been selected to provide wholegenome sequencing services for the SGINSIGHT study a cohort under Phase III of Singapores National Precision Medicine NPM programme Expected to include approximately one in Singapore residents or around individuals
Brise Pharmaceuticals Announces Global License Agreement with AbbVie to Advance the Next-Generation of Migraine Therapies
Brise Pharmaceuticals Co Ltd Brise today provided an update on its exclusive license agreement with AbbVie which the companies entered in Under the terms of the collaboration agreement Brise is responsible for discovery efforts and AbbVie will lead global development and commercialization activitie...
Rhythm Pharmaceuticals and LG Chem Enter into Amendment to Bivamelagon Exclusive License Agreement
Rhythm Pharmaceuticals Inc announced an amendment to the global exclusive license agreement with LG Chem Ltd for bivamelagon an investigational oral smallmolecule melanocortin receptor MCR agonist The Company also announced a fiveyear term loan facility led by KKRs HealthCare
Lonza Signs Agreement to Acquire US CDMO Network from Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, and Significantly Expands its US Presence
Lonza the worlds leading contract development and manufacturing organization CDMO announced today that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire five CDMO manufacturing sites in the US from Merck KGaA Darmstadt Germany at a total enterprise valuation in the low to midtripledigit millions
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...
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DKSH and The Baker Company Partner to Expand Cell Culture and Microbiology Research
DKSH Business Unit Technology has entered into an exclusive distribution agreement with The Baker Company to make its Baker Ruskinn range of controlledenvironment technologies available to laboratories across Thailand The partnership aims to improve access to equipment used in cell culture tissue c...
Fresenius Enters into Agreement with WuXi Biologics to Expand Biosimilars Pipeline
Fresenius has entered into an exclusive development agreement with WuXi Biologics to expand its biosimilars pipeline and strengthen its biopharmaceutical business The partnership will give Fresenius access to WuXi Biologics capabilities in biologics research development and manufacturing
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...
