Electronic Logs - The next phase of execution maturity in pharma
The Emergence of 3D Printing in Expanding Clinical Research and Pharmaceutical Compounding
Could a Formal Trust Coefficient Release the Pharmacovigilance Capacity AI Promised
AI is in Every Pharma Strategy Deck
Maximising Patient Engagement in Clinical Trials
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
Designing and Developing Green Drug Delivery Systems: From natural bioactives to sustainable therapeutics
Associate Professor, Somaiya Institute for Research and Consultancy
Dr Maushmi S Kumar is a Life Sciences Researcher Academician and Translational Drug Discovery Scientist with years of experience across academia and pharmaceutical industry Her research spans drug design marine bioactives chemical biology molecular pharmacology and advanced drug delivery with a strong focus on translating discoveries toward therapeutic development for cancer and neurodegenerative...
Articles
Your biosimilar, your journey, Sponsored Content by Cytiva
For biosimilar developers stars are now within reach With blockbuster drug patents for more than billion in annual revenue set to expire by theres a world of opportunities on the horizon To be successful developers must carefully consider
Research Insights
Knowledge integration using product R&D outsourcing in biotechnology
Abstract We build on systems integration literature to explain how and why knowledge integration of nonmodular products is based on a strategic choice between internalizing and outsourcing core RD The underresearched choice of outsourcing core RD on an ongoing basis appears to face risks of higher transactions costs and loss of control We illumina
Case Studies
Rapid, Comprehensive, And Aff Ordable Mycobacterial Diagnosis With Whole-genome Sequencing: A Prospective Case Study
Abstract Background Slow and cumbersome laboratory diagnostics for Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex MTBC risk delayed treatment and poor patient outcomes Wholegenome sequencing WGS could potentially provide a rapid and comprehensive diagnostic solution In this prospective study we compare realtime
Techno Trends
First-of-its-Kind Omnipod GO™ Introduced for Type 2 Diabetes
Insulet Corporation introduced new Omnipod GO an insulin delivery device for people years of age or older with type diabetes who typically take daily longacting insulin injections
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
Novel Developments in Drug Delivery Systems
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.
Unlocking New Avenues in Cancer Therapy by Targeting Ubiquitin-Specific Proteases
Associate Professor Dr. Oon Chern Ein is dedicated to advancing innovative cancer therapies. She earned her BSc (First Class Hons) in Biotechnology from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia and pursued her DPhil in Medical Oncology at the University of Oxford, United Kingdom. Following this, she trained as a postdoctoral fellow at Karolinska Institutet, Sweden. She has served as a lecturer at Universiti Sains Malaysia since 2013. Chern’s work in molecular therapeutics has earned her numerous prestigious awards, including the L’Oreal-UNESCO For Women in Science National Fellowship (2015), the Women of the Future Awards (South East Asia), and the Malaysian National Young Scientist Award (2018). She was further recognized with the Promising Academician Award and Excellent Service Award by the Malaysian Ministry of Higher Education (2019), alongside the British Council Study UK Alumni Award (Professional Achievement Category) and MINDS Women Scientist Award in 2020. Most recently, she received the Singapore Academies-ASEAN Fellowship from the Singapore National Research Foundation to train in drug discovery at A*STAR Singapore to strengthen her industrial insights. Her multidisciplinary research encompasses drug discovery, cancer-targeted therapies, and bioengineering solutions through collaborations with industry partners. She holds two granted patents in Malaysia (MY-203445-A, MY-199524-A) for small molecule inhibitors targeting anti-cancer and anti-angiogenesis pathways. As a member of the Global Young Academy, Chern actively champions female empowerment and education for all. Chern’s research continues to bridge academia and industry, striving to transform cancer therapy through novel therapeutic strategies.
Current Challenges in Fully Digitising Manufacturing for Biotech and Cell and Gene Therapy Companies
Abhijit has led teams for large enterprises helping them take their performance to the cloud. He has implemented AI/ML solutions, IoT frameworks, and cloud infrastructure.
Changing Paradigms in Use of AI in Chemical Sciences
Prashant S. Kharkar, a well-respected Drug Discovery Researcher with rich industrial experience, received his B. Pharm. degree in 1998. He obtained his PG and Ph.D. (Tech.) degrees Institute of Chemical Technology (ICT), Mumbai, India. Dr. Kharkar completed his postdoctoral research (2006–2009) on neurodegenerative diseases and disorders.
Akash Sirsat is pursuing M.Tech in Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Technology at the Institute of Chemical Technology (ICT), Mumbai. He completed his Bachelor of Pharmacy from Sinhgad Institute’s SKNCOP, Pune. His research interests include pharmaceutical chemistry, process development, and applications of AI/ML in pharmaceutical synthesis. He has qualified GPAT, GATE, NIPER, and GAT-B.
Perspectives on the Vaccine Industry
As a Senior Consultant in Bioprocessing Strategy at Merck with over 14 years of
international biopharma experience, Josephine Cheng focuses on vaccine and mRNA market segments, where she translates strategies into market initiatives to enable the utilisation of best-in-class technologies and transforms industry insights into sustainable business strategies.
Josephine obtained Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Bio-resource's; Agriculture from the National Taiwan University.
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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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Nov 2026Pharma Forum EMEA 2026
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Nov 2026Cancer R&D 2026
Houston, TX, USA
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Nov 202610th Dermatology Drug Development
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Nov 2026PDA Aseptic Processing of Biopharma Conference
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Nov 2026Advanced Therapies USA
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Nov 2026PDA Contamination Control Strategy Workshop
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Nov 202611th Microbiome Movement USA Summit
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Nov 2026Extractables & Leachables Europe
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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
