Formulation Development
HUMAN MICROBIOME – Advancing New Frontiers in a Rapidly Emerging Market
Flo Orim, MD, PhD, focuses on biomedical aspects of research, development, and commercial endeavors in the human microbiome space, including essential background information, evolution of the field, and advances in basic research.
REGENERATIVE MEDICINE – Cell Therapy – The Quest for Finding the Cure
Aarti Chitale, MBA, believes as the therapeutic landscape evolves and transitions toward personalized and value-based care, regenerative medicine will play an increasingly important role, and moreover, the success of these therapies offers promising opportunities for previously untreated diseases areas.
GENETIC MODIFICATION THERAPIES – Clinical Applications & Technology Platforms
Laurie L. Sullivan and John Bergin, MS, MBA, say the growing interest on the part of large pharma or biotech companies is driving clinical development of genetic modification therapy candidates, and the rich late-stage pipeline for genetic modification therapy candidates is a driving force of growth.
THERAPEUTIC VACCINES – Exploring the Potential of Combining Cancer Vaccines With Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor Therapy
Nina Baluja, MD, believes advances in our understanding of tumor immunology are rekindling interest in cancer vaccines, particularly in combination with breakthrough immunotherapies, such as immune checkpoint inhibitors.
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE – 3Ds Powering AI in Drug Discovery – Domain Expertise, Deep Learning & Data
Liran Belenzon and Simon Smith counter skepticism about AI with concrete data on recent exponential progress, provide examples of companies applying these advances to drug discovery, and show how those combining domain expertise, deep learning, and proprietary data are excelling.
TRANSDERMAL DELIVERY – Effect of Skin Model on In Vitro Performance of an Adhesive Dermally Applied Microarray – ADAM(TM) – Coated With Zolmitriptan
Hayley Lewis and Mahmoud Ameri, PhD, assessed Strat-M, full thickness, and dermatomed ex vivo skin on percutaneous delivery of zolmitriptan from innovative drug-coated dermally applied microprojections that target the epidermal/dermal layer for fast and efficient delivery.
BUCCAL FILMS – Better Drug Release & Patient Experiences With Buccal Films
Robert Davidson and Jessica Rousset explain how buccal administration further represents a better alternative to injections or tablets for those patients who have difficulty swallowing.
EXECUTIVE INTERVIEW – JRF Global: Innovating Drug Discovery & Development Solutions for Your Leads
Sameer Navalgund, Global Director at JRF Global, shares his perspective about the on-going trends, current status, and some of the upcoming biggest challenges in the contract services industry.
MARKET BRIEF – Alzheimer’s Disease Market Report (2016-2026)
Akiko Fukui, MSc, indicates that amid several failures, the AD pipeline is large and consists of many novel mechanisms, which makes it an exciting market undergoing rapid changes despite its high risk.
THERAPEUTIC FOCUS – Applying the HIV Treatment Model to Hepatitis B – Can a Cocktail Provide a Cure?
James Sapirstein, RPh, says in the ongoing search for a cure to hepatitis B, experts now believe that combining different drugs into a single regimen can work together against HBV and will be the most likely way to achieve a cure.
EXCLUSIVE ONLINE CONTENT
Y-mAbs Therapeutics Announces FDA Clearance of IND
Y-mAbs Therapeutics, Inc. recently announced the US FDA has cleared the Investigational New Drug (IND) application for a humanized bispecific GD2 antibody.
Quotient Sciences & Druggability Technologies Announce Collaboration
Quotient Sciences and Druggability Technologies recently announced a collaboration to utilize Quotient’s integrated Translational Pharmaceutics platform to advance the development of DRGT-46, a novel, fast-acting formulation of celecoxib using proprietary super-API compositions developed by DRGT.
Cambrex Expands Analytical Capabilities
Cambrex Corporation recently announced it is investing $1 million at its High Point, NC, site to fit out 1,300 sq ft of analytical laboratory space and plans to hire 9 chemical research and development scientists, as well as 6 analytical research and development scientists pursuant to this project.
Domain Therapeutics Signs R&D Collaboration & License Agreement With Boehringer Ingelheim
Domain Therapeutics recently announced announces a multi-target drug discovery collaboration and licensing agreement with Boehringer Ingelheim on orphan G Protein-Coupled Receptors (GPCRs) in the Central Nervous System (CNS) disease area.
Neurelis Announces Acquisition of Leading Drug Delivery Technology Company
Neurelis, Inc. recently announced the acquisition of Aegis Therapeutics, a San Diego-based drug delivery technology company.