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The DDW Podcast: 2023 in review

Drug Discovery World

As 2023 draws to a close, DDW’s Multimedia Editor and podcast host Megan Thomas rounds up all the free episodes of the DDW podcast that were released. You can also find The Drug Discovery World Podcast on Spotify , Google Play and Apple Podcasts. Developing. DDW Highlights Innovative. Listen here. Listen here. Listen here.

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Post-COVID-19 cognitive impairment: a new target for drug development?

Drug Discovery World

Dr Paula Moran, Dr Kiri Granger, Dr J Mark Treherne , and Dr Jenny Barnett explore the effects of long Covid-19 symptoms and what the opportunities are for drug developers working to treat post-Covid-19 cognitive impairment. These may provide an opportunity for treatment for post-Covid-19 cognitive impairment. We believe so.

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What will the 2023 drug discovery landscape look like?

Drug Discovery World

DDW Multimedia Editor Megan Thomas observes the 2023 drug discovery landscape, speaking to industry experts and looking at the foundations of 2022 on which next year will lean. In early November 2022, two Alzheimer’s drugs were tested head-to-head in a first-ever virtual clinical trial 3.

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Why Do Pharma Companies Outsource to CROs?

Vial

Some of the biggest challenges noted in 2023 included: Site selection : Identifying and choosing the appropriate research sites to conduct a clinical trial is a critical process and might dictate its success or failure. Their ability to adapt to evolving regulations and industry standards reduces the likelihood of costly setbacks.

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Europe: Where is the drug discovery innovation?

Drug Discovery World

Even before this, however, Amsterdam was established as an important centre for drug development. The company is now investigating a promising gene therapy for Huntingdon’s disease in a Phase I/II trial, with patients already showing signs of preserved neurological function. The CDD will sponsor and manage KWF-supported trials.

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Pioneering access to complex generic products 

Drug Discovery World

Originator pharma companies are developing ever more complex products, which are transforming the medical landscape, but their cost places an increasing burden on healthcare budgets worldwide. Opportunities Originator pharma companies are developing more and more complex products these days.

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Disrupting the CRO Model: Altasciences Participates in Documentary Series for 2024 Global Health Summit

Alta Sciences

The mini documentary explores transformation in the slow-to-change drug development industry. Leaders from Altasciences dive into the obstacles and inefficiencies of the traditional outsourcing relationship between CROs and drug sponsors, and how Altasciences has broken from tradition to address these challenges.