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
KNOWLEDGE BANK
Interviews
Why Do Pharma Construction Projects Need Cost Certainty | Linesight | ISPE Singapore 2026 | Pharma Focus Asia
Associate Director, Project Controls, Linesight
Stephanie Ledwidge is an experienced project controls and cost management professional with expertise across the life sciences and pharmaceutical sectors She currently serves as Associate Director Project Controls at Linesight in Singapore Her experience spans project controls cost engineering project coordination and project delivery with previous roles supporting organisations including CSL Behr...
Articles
The Use of AI in Pharmacovigilance
Regulatory authorities RAs across the world are showing increased interest in the use and applications of artificial intelligence AI in pharmacovigilance PV At the same time these new cognitive technologies have generated concerns in the regulatory space public health and the life sciences industry RAs from different regions are focusing their efforts on developing standards and good practices for...
Research Insights
Association Between Inflammatory Biomarkers and Cognitive Aging
Systemic inflammation plays a key role in the disease pathology of Alzheimers Disease AD and related dementias Existing literature has examined various inflammatory and cellular immunity biomarkers related to cognitive and brain aging Chronic peripheral inflammation as measured by Creactive protein is associated with an increased risk of dementia including AD dementia and MRIderived biomarkers of brain atrophy among persons with increased genetic susceptibility to AD
Case Studies
High Concentration Antibody - Rituximab
Challenge Antibodies tend to aggregate at the high concentrations typically required for their therapeutic application The key challenge of this study was to reduce the rate of aggregation in isotonic aqueous formulation of rituximab at mgml whilst maintai
Techno Trends
Novel Nano-Containers Enhance Effect of Anticancer Therapeutics
A team of researchers at the Center for Selfassembly and Complexity within the Institute for Basic Science IBS developed novel nanocontainers that are capable to deliver anticancer drugs at precise timing and location These nanocontainers are developed to reduce the side effects of chemotherapy on healthy tissues The tailed pumpkinshaped molecules monoallyloxyla...
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
TOP ARTICLES
When Orphan Drugs Make All the Difference
Sue Lee has worked for World Courier for 25 years. During this time she has experienced a variety of customer service and operational functions, including the setting up of numerous, multi-national, clinical sites for the transportation of biological samples. She orchestrated the shipping of thousands of shipments with very specific temperature requirements to a host of challenging locations, and each presenting their own obstacles and dilemmas.
Nanotechnology as a Potential Therapeutic Strategy in Breast Cancer Management
Mr. Rahul Pal (Young Scientist), Ass. Prof. Department of Pharmacy, Jagannath University, Jaipur, holds B. Pharm, M. Pharm (Pharmaceutics), and PhD* at Chitkara University. He has authored 50+ publications, 8 textbooks, 12 edited book, secured 38 patents, 3 copyrights, received the Young Researcher Award (2025), and actively contributes as reviewer, editor, and speaker in national and international academic forums.
Neoteric Solvents: A Paradigm Shift in Pharmaceutical Industrial Processes
Abhinab Goswamiis currently pursuing his Ph.D. from National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Guwahati. He has published 01 research paper, 02 review articles and 01 book chapter in renowned journals/international book. His research focus lies in developing the neoteric solvents-based injectable dispersions for intra-auricular administration. He has also identified few neoteric solvents potential for converting them into nanomedicines.
Datta Maroti Pawde is currently pursuing his Ph.D. from National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Guwahati. He has published 05 research papers, 05 review articles and 03 book chapters in renowned journals/international book. Using the dual drug-loaded emulsions at lab-and pilot-scale, the intraarticular injections are developed to treat inflammatory conditions produced at articular or periarticular structures.
Syed Nazrin Ruhina Rahman is currently pursuing her Ph.D. from National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Guwahati. She has published 02 research papers, 06 review articles and 04 book chapters in renowned journals/international book. Her research focus lies in managing the dry-eye syndrome by the topical application of cyclosporin A-loaded cationic emulsions.
Faculty Member, SB College of Pharmacy
Tamilvanan Shunmugaperumal is currently working at National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Guwahati. He has published 58 research papers, 24 review articles and 08 book chapters in renowned journals international book. He is also author of 07 international books and holding 04 granted patents, 03 copyrights materials, etc.. His industrial-oriented research resulted in transfer of cationic emulsion formula from lab to industry.
USN Murty is currently working as Director of National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Guwahati. He is the man of antimalarial research especially finding molecular leads from plant sources. He holds more than 100 research papers, few review articles and granted patents along with copyrights materials. His articulation in bioinformatics subjects is remarkable and he is the ardent user of artificial intelligence and machine learning in health-related platform.
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.
Endocrine Disrupting Compounds (EDCs)
Sintu Kumar Samanta has been working as an Assistant professor in IIIT Allahabad, India. He did Ph.D. and post-doctoral research from IIT Kharagpur and IISc Bangalore, India respectively. He is working in the area of Biochemistry and Nanobiotechnology. He published research work in several international journals and filed one Indian patent.
Pavan Kumar Gautamis presently working as a Post-Doctoral Fellow in the Department of Applied Sciences at IIIT Allahabad, India. He obtained Ph.D. from the University of Allahabad, India. His area of research is synthesis of nanoparticles for water remediation. He published his research work in many international journals.
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Telix and Ekalia to Collaborate on Astatine-211 Production in the U.S.
Telix and Ekalia a joint venture between IBA Ion Beam Applications SA EURONEXT and Framatome today announced a collaboration to advance scalable United States US production of astatine At an alphaemitting radioisotope being investigated for targeted alpha therapy
HistoIndex and A*STAR Partner To Advance Early – Stage Development Of Pipeline Therapies For Fibrotic Diseases
HistoIndex a pioneer in AIdriven digital pathology for fibrotic diseases and the Agency for Science Technology and Research ASTAR Singapores lead public sector RD agency have signed a Memorandum of Understanding MoU to collaborate on the preclinical evaluation
Cotecna Group Acquires Energon Labs
Cotecna a leading provider of Testing Inspection and Certification TIC services today announced the acquisition of Energon Labs a cGMPcompliant USFDAinspected ISO and ISO certified analytical testing laboratory based in Hyderabad India
Waters Launches AI Link, Advancing AI-Enabled LC-MS Workflows from Research to Release
Waters Corporation announced that it has launched Waters AI Link a software capability that brings Anthropics Model Context Protocol MCP to its informatics platform and has joined Anthropics Model Hardware Standard MHS research program
Takeda’s ORZEYFUL (oveporexton) Launches Simultaneously in Japan and China Giving Physicians First Access to Prescribe Novel Orexin Agonist to Patients with Narcolepsy Type 1
Takeda announced that ORZEYFUL oveporexton is now available in Japan and China for the treatment of narcolepsy type NT providing first access to clinicians to prescribe treatment with the new class of medicine ORZEYFUL is a firstinclass orexin receptor OXR agonist in tablet form designed to treat...
Merck Inaugurates State-of-the-Art ADVANCE Bioanalytical Facility on West Point, Pennsylvania, Campus
Merck known as MSD outside of the United States and Canada today inaugurated its stateoftheart ADVANCE research facility on its West Point Pennsylvania campus signaling a new chapter in global scientific discovery Pennsylvania Gov Josh Shapiro joined Merck executive leadership federal and state gove...
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UCB Receives Approval for ZILBRYSQ Autoinjector for Adults with Generalised Myasthenia Gravis
UCB has received approval from the US Food and Drug Administration FDA for a new autoinjector option for ZILBRYSQ zilucoplan a treatment for adults with generalised myasthenia gravis gMG who test positive for antiacetylcholine receptor AChR antibodies
Nxera Pharma Partners with Synmosa to Commercialise QUVIVIQ
Nxera Pharma has entered into an exclusive licensing supply and commercialisation agreement with Synmosa Biopharma to expand access to QUVIVIQ daridorexant a medicine used to treat insomnia across eight AsiaPacific markets QUVIVIQ was discovered and developed by Idorsia Pharmaceuticals
Vir Biotechnology Enters into Collaboration with Gilead Sciences to Develop T-cell Engagers for Solid Tumours
Vir Biotechnology has entered into a collaboration and licensing agreement with Gilead Sciences to discover and develop three novel Tcell engager TCE candidates for the treatment of solid tumours Tcell engagers are designed to direct T cells a type of immune cell towards cancer cells and help destro...
Zealand Pharma Enters into Collaboration with Generate Biomedicines on AI-Designed Protein Therapies for Metabolic Diseases
Zealand Pharma and Generate Biomedicines have entered into a multitarget collaboration and licensing agreement to develop proteinbased treatments for obesity and other metabolic diseases using artificial intelligence AI The collaboration will combine Zealand Pharmas expertise in metabolic diseases w...
Enodia Therapeutics Enters into Collaboration with Pfizer to Develop Small-Molecule Sec61 Inhibitors
Enodia Therapeutics has entered into a research collaboration and licensing agreement with Pfizer to discover and develop smallmolecule inhibitors targeting Sec a protein complex involved in the movement of newly formed proteins across cell membranes
InnoCare Announces Approval of Clinical Trial of Bispecific Antibody ICP-B161 Targeting TL1A and IL-23p19 in China
InnoCare Pharma a leading biopharmaceutical company focusing on the treatment of cancer and autoimmune diseases announced today that the Center for Drug Evaluation CDE of Chinas National Medical Products Administration NMPA has approved its Investigational New Drug IND application for ICPB a bispeci...