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
From Listening to Leading: Reimagining HEOR Through the Lens of Patient-Centred Evidence
Co-Founder & Director, MarksMan Healthcare
Dimple Dang CoFounder of MarksMan Healthcare is a strategic growth architect shaping the firms global footprint She forges highimpact collaborations leads business expansion and builds a talent ecosystem aligned with excellence Her leadership elevates credibility strengthens brand equity and positions MarksMan as a trusted strategic partner delivering value across global healthcare markets
Articles
Pharma Firms Must Come Together, Ensure Access to Antibiotics in Poor Countries to Take on Superbugs
In an era marked by remarkable medical advancements a disquieting paradox is staring at us While many parts of the world face a growing threat of antimicrobial resistance owing to overuse of antibiotics several low and middle income countries
Research Insights
Open For Collaboration: An Academic Platform For Drug Discovery And Development At Scilifelab
Abstract Swedish pharmaceutical industry and research Being a small country with only million inhabitants Sweden has a proud history of successful organic growth of its pharmaceutical industry with companies such as Kabi the first company to license Genentechs recombinant DNA technology later overtaken by Pharmacia subs
Case Studies
Prescribing Antibiotics to ‘At-Risk’ Children With Influenza-Like Illness In Primary Care: A Qualitative Case Study
Abstract Objectives National Institute for Health and Care Excellence guidelines recommend immediate antibiotic treatment of respiratory tract infections in atrisk individuals with comorbidities Observational evidence suggests that influenza particularly predisposes children to bacterial comp
Techno Trends
UChicago Medicine Discovered First-of-its-kind Resmetirom Drug for Metabolic Liver Disease
The University of Chicago Medicine has unveiled a groundbreaking drug designed to tackle advanced metabolic dysfunctionassociated steatotic liver disease
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
Kinase Inhibitors as Antiviral Agents
Thanigaimalai Pillaiyar is working as an independent junior research group leader and establishing a research group at the Tübingen Center for Academic Drug Discovery (TüCAD2), University of Tübingen. His research interests include medicinal chemistry of orphan G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs), synthetic organic chemistry, and dual SARS-CoV-2 Mpro-kinase inhibitors.
Stefan Laufer is Professor for Pharmaceutical/Medicinal Chemistry at Tuebingen University and chairs the TüCAD2. His research interests are anti inflammatory and cancer drug discovery. He authored more than 500 publications, 15 books/book chapters and is inventor in 42 patent families with >330 national applications. 4 compounds from his lab made it to first into man studies.
Alpha-fetoprotein as a Shuttle for Medicines
Vladimir Pak received his Ph.D. from the Institute of Bioorganic Chemistry, Moscow. He modernized technologies and manufactured APIs for the known drugs. Invented anticancer drug candidates based on alpha-fetoprotein that can be used as injectable or orally. Developed supplements to treat stomach ulcers and IBD.
Unleashing the Power of Data, Collaboration, and Innovation in Drug Development
Pooja is a Healthcare & Life Sciences leader at Thoughtworks with over 15 years of experience in technology consulting. Specialising in AI-driven solutions and strategic initiatives that enhance drug discovery and patient care, she has a unique background in both bioinformatics and product management. Passionate about navigating ambiguity and solving customer problems, Pooja’s current focus is on leveraging emerging technologies to accelerate innovation in healthcare and life sciences.
Design of Self-antibacterial and Biocompatible Titanium Surfaces for Biomedical Applications
Lalit M Pandey is an Associate Professor at the Department of Biosciences and Bioengineering, IIT Guwahati. His main research interests include biointerfaces and biomaterials, biochemical engineering, and environmental biotechnology. He has published over hundred research articles in international journals and serves on the editorial board of six international journals. He is serving as Associate Editor in Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology. He has co-edited three books. He is a life member of the International Association of Engineers (IAENG), the National Academy of Sciences (NASI), the Indian Institute of Chemical Engineers (IIChE), the Biotech Research Society, India (BRSI), and Nano and Molecular Society (India) and serves as a reviewer for several peer-reviewed journals.
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