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Forging a Path Forward for Substance Abuse Potential Studies With the Cross-Company Abuse Liability Council By Beatrice Setnik, PhD

Alta Sciences

Over time, this group of professionals evolved and grew, having regular stakeholder interactions with the FDA and Controlled Substances staff to discuss requirements for drug developers. I have spent the better part of my career working to make drugs safer. About the Author Beatrice Setnik, PhD, Chief Scientific Officer.

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Mary Lynne Hedley

Broad Institute

billion, over 8 years TESARO had built a robust pipeline of products and drug candidates, had received multiple drug approvals, was commercializing medicines in the US and Europe, and was recognized for its productivity and creative drug development strategies. Prior to its acquisition by GSK for $5.1

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Advanced 3D cell-based technologies

Drug Target Review

In addition, these models at the current state are better for short term tests, over a week or two and cannot be used for acquiring data from long term drug exposures. Miniature organs as test beds for new drugs Organoids are miniature human organs with clusters of cells derived from stem cells and mimic specific tissues.

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Precision Medicine: Using Genomic Data to Predict Drug Side Effects and Benefits

NIH Director's Blog: Drug Development

Several years ago, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recommended that drug developers take special care to show that potential drugs to treat diabetes don’t adversely affect the cardiovascular system [1]. Food and Drug Administration. December 2008. [2]

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Perficient Insights: Dreamforce 2024 with Jonathan Rademacher

Perficient: Drug Development

A Journey of Growth Jonathan’s career in the Salesforce ecosystem began in 2008, where he quickly established himself as an expert in transforming customer experiences through technology. With an impressive career that spans over two decades, Jonathan’s journey is a testament to his dedication to innovation and customer success.

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BIOGEN ANNOUNCES TWO NEW NOMINEES FOR ELECTION TO BOARD OF DIRECTORS

The Pharma Data

From March 2008 to November 2012 she served as President and as a member of the board of directors of the Albert and Mary Lasker Foundation, which supports biomedical research. Freire has served as President and Executive Director and as a member of the board of directors of the Foundation for the National Institutes of Health.

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Zigs & Zags – The Opposite of a Great Idea Can Also be a Great Idea

Perficient: Drug Development

Many said it couldn’t be done, but after its successful launch of the Roadster in 2008, Tesla became a household name. This has allowed them to retain a successful niche within a competitive market. Tesla set out in 2004 to become the first all-electric automobile manufacturer. Now several U.S.

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