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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
Powder Systems Limited
Tendering Manager Asia-Pacific
Powder Systems Limited PSL has been exporting its technology to the AsiaPacific market since and a growing number of turnkey installations are to be commissioned in this region in the future To support the demand PSL has committed to further investment in AsiaPacific APAC by opening an engineering and sales office in Singapore This addition to PSL APAC will reinforce the fast growing activities c...
Articles
5 Proven Ways to Take PBM’s to the Future ‘Today’ with Conversational AI
Gone are those if youre still thinking of keeping your customers engaged with your brand by merely sending emails messages phone calls or mobile apps They are expecting way beyond that today It begs the question Is the rapid evolution of selfservice tools creating the need to expect more and more
Research Insights
Early exposure to broadly neutralizing antibodies may trigger a dynamical switch from progressive disease to lasting control of SHIV infection
Antiretroviral therapy ART for HIV infection is lifelong Stopping therapy typically leads to the reignition of infection and progressive disease In a major breakthrough recent studies have shown that early initiation of ART can lead to sustained posttreatment control of viremia
Case Studies
External Innovation Implementation Determinants and Performance Measurement: A Case Study from the Pharmaceutical Industry
Abstract With an increasing amount of externally sourced innovations a major success factor for innovationdependent industries such as the pharmaceutical industry is to successfully implement innovations from outside Existing frameworks emphasize creating a strong climate for implementation by developing the learning capabilities of the organization but the
Techno Trends
First-of-its-Kind Setmelanotide Discovered for Hypothalamic Obesity
Rhythm Pharmaceuticals Inc discovers firstofitskind setmelanotide for the treatment of obesity Setmelanotide is not indicated for treating patients with suspected obesity due to POMC PCSK or LEPR deficiency with POMC PCSK or LEPR variants classified as benign or likely benign It is also not indicated for obesity related
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
AI Cures
Anuradha Singh is an Assistant professor at the Department of Chemistry, S Khanna Girls’ Degree College, University of Allahabad. She is well versed in synthetic chemistry, computer-aided drug design and other techniques used in the field of medicinal chemistry. Dr Singh has published more than 30 research papers/book chapters, in addition to several articles, in journals/books of national and international repute. She has been selected for the prestigious Indian National Science Academy's Visiting Scientist fellowship in 2023. She is a member of several national bodies and referee to various national/ international journals. She successfully led research projects funded by DST and UGC, demonstrating strong leadership and project management skills.
The Therapeutics Landscape of Miniproteins
Victor H. Bustos, Ph.D., is the Vice President of Preclinical R&D at Ordaos Bio. A specialist in protein engineering with a doctorate in Biomedicine, he leads the design of AI-generated mini-proteins. Previously, he spent 17 years at Rockefeller University focusing on complex cellular mechanisms and therapeutic target validation.
Alena Romanova is a Scientist I at Ordaos Bio, where she develops experimental workflows for protein characterisation and biologics discovery, including the application of cell-free protein expression and biochemical assays.
The Exosome Manufacturing Gap
Dr Deepika Arora is an accomplished professional with expertise in project management, process improvement, and operational excellence. She brings strong scientific expertise and experience in prolific biologics, contributing to innovation and quality-driven outcomes. With a commitment to continuous learning, she has led cross-functional initiatives across diverse industries and writes on leadership, strategy, and professional development.
Aditya Banerjee is a senior scientist specialising in stem cell biology, regenerative medicine, and translational research. His work focuses on GMP-compliant cell therapy manufacturing, exosome research, and quality systems. Passionate about advancing scientific innovation, he writes on emerging biotechnologies, laboratory excellence, and their translation into meaningful clinical applications.
Transforming Customer Engagement in Life Sciences Adopting Hybrid Commercial Models (HCMs)
is a Practice Director at the Life Sciences IT Services team, leading commercial technology research and client engagements. He has worked with business and IT leaders on strategy, M&A, and market intelligence. Previously a Consultant at EY, Rohit holds an MBA from FMS, Delhi University, and an engineering degree from NIT Jalandhar.
Use of Steroids in COVID-19 patients
Anoop Kumar currently working as Assistant Professor in Department of Pharmacology and Clinical Research, Delhi Pharmaceutical Sciences & Research University (DPSRU), New Delhi, India. He has authored more than 70 research and review articles and 10 book chapters in International Journal of repute. His research interests are Drug repurposing, Meta-analysis, Risk and benefit analysis of drugs and Pharmacoeconomic studies.
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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...