October 2018

COVER

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.

FEATURES

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.

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.

WEARABLE INJECTORS - BD Wearable Drug Delivery Devices: An Attractive Proposal

Beth DiLauri sets out the fundamental case for the adoption of wearable injectors, outlines the specific barriers they overcome, and describes how the design and development of the BD Libertas(TM) is an attractive proposal for pharma companies.

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.

ANTIBODY DRUG CONJUGATES - Expansion of Approved Indications Backs 25% Increase in Global Market

Laurie L. Sullivan and Shalini Shahani Dewan, MS, believe technological advancements, the rising incidence of cancer, and an increasing demand for biologic therapies are all factors driving growth in the global ADC market.

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.

EXECUTIVE INTERVIEW - BriaCell Therapeutics: Recognizing the Power of Targeted Immunotherapies

Dr. William “Bill” Williams, MD, President and CEO of BriaCell Therapeutics, discusses the value of targeted immunotherapies in the biopharmaceutical industry.

CLINICAL TRIALS - How to Make Clinical Trials Patient Centric: Five Common Sense Steps

Rosamund Round says most companies know they need to make trials more patient-friendly, but few have access to the tools and methodologies to transform their protocol design process. Fortunately, thoughtfully applied common sense practices can create better patient experiences and more robust trials.

AAPS BRIEF - Personalized Medicines for Oral Drug Delivery Devices: Definitely NOT Your Father’s Tablets

Christopher McCurdy, PhD, explains how the incorporation of 3D printing technology, made a reality with the approval of the first 3D-printed pharmaceutical by Aprecia, increased the research and interest around 3D printed formulations, and now, highly sophisticated tablets are being developed.