Drug Discovery Today

JANUARY 20, 2022

Cambridge and Wetherby, UK, 18 January 2022: Avacta Group plc (AIM: AVCT), a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company developing innovative cancer therapies and powerful diagnostics based on its proprietary Affimer® and pre|CISION™ platforms announces that the next pre|CISION™ drug candidate, AVA3996, has been selected for pre-clinical development (..)

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The Pharma Data

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

Preliminary blinded data on NVX-CoV2373 in older adults needed to proceed to Phase 3 has previously been positively reviewed by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Additional clinical data from the Phase 2 trial conducted in the U.S. and Australia are expected to be unblinded in Q1 and will be targeted for publication.

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Conversations in Drug Development Trends

DECEMBER 7, 2023

These survey results also highlight the importance of evaluating a variety of potential CRO partners of different sizes to choose the best match for your clinical development goals and corporate culture. At Worldwide, we understand that every program is different, which means every drug development path forward will be unique.

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Drug Target Review

MAY 1, 2024

How have advancements in antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) expanded treatment options for different types of cancer? The advent of monoclonal antibodies paired with improvements in each ADC design component has led to the approval of 11 ADCs with more than 180 ADCs currently in clinical development.

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Cytel

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Written by Natalia Muehlemann, Vice President, Clinical Development, and Ari Brettman, Senior Managing Director, Blackstone Life Sciences When working with investors, it’s critical that drug and device developers consider how their clinical trial design aligns with investment priorities.

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Drug Target Review

OCTOBER 16, 2024

It’s an exciting process—anticipating development risks, predicting outcomes, and aligning these with the greater vision of medical advancement. The true joy comes from navigating these complexities and asking the right questions early on, because these foundational steps are critical to the success of any clinical development process.

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The Pharma Data

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Food and Drug Administration (FDA) supported the positive results of the FIDELIO-DKD phase III clinical trial study for patients with CKD and T2D. The cardiology franchise at Bayer already includes a number of products and several other compounds in various stages of preclinical and clinical development.

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ASPET

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

FXR-targeted drugs have shown promise in late-stage clinical trials for non-alcoholic steatohepatitis. Cilofexor is one of few remaining FXR agonists in clinical development. The farnesoid X receptor (FXR) is a nuclear receptor that controls bile acid, lipid, and cholesterol metabolism.

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Drug Target Review

JULY 18, 2023

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is poised to transform the field of target discovery in drug development, offering immense potential to enhance efficacy, personalised medicine, and accelerate the development of innovative compounds. This means that we are not doing something right.

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The Pharma Data

OCTOBER 21, 2020

and Shionogi Limited as shareholders, today announced the positive findings of a pooled analysis of COVID-19-related impacts across the investigational long-acting cabotegravir and rilpivirine clinical development programme.

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Drug Target Review

JULY 18, 2024

Why is detecting cancers via liquid biopsy before they become visible on imaging important for drug development, not just diagnostics? We believe liquid biopsy is very helpful for oncology drug development because the reduction and clearance of circulating DNA occurs quickly before radiographic imaging is available.

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Drug Hunter

JULY 21, 2023

With the popular success of diabetes and weight-loss peptide drugs from Novo (e.g. semaglutide/Ozempic), this month features a pair of ultra-hot non-peptide oral GLP-1R modulators in clinical development. The post Molecules of the Month – June 2023 appeared first on Drug Hunter. Not a member?

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Cytel

JANUARY 23, 2023

This has aligned with the broader curation of a number of new dose-escalation and efficacy designs for clinical development in oncology. A nuanced understanding of these considerations enables sponsors to ask more complex questions like:

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The Pharma Data

JULY 28, 2021

Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted Breakthrough Therapy Designation (BTD) to TAK-994, 1 its Phase 2 investigational oral orexin agonist, which is designed to selectively target orexin 2 receptors. – If Approved, Investigational TAK-994 May Provide a Future Treatment Option Targeting the Orexin Deficiency Underlying NT1.

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Drug Target Review

APRIL 22, 2024

What are the primary methods used for bioconjugation in antibody drug-conjugate (ADC) development, and how do they influence the stability and efficacy of the resulting ADCs? Site-specific conjugation methods are primarily utilised for a significant portion of ADCs in clinical developments.

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The Premier Consulting Blog

JULY 9, 2023

During the development of new small molecule drug products, developers must conduct impurity and degradant evaluation at several points in the program and to varying degrees. These evaluations include the active pharmaceutical ingredient (API), also known as the drug substance, and the drug product (formulated product).

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PPD

MARCH 26, 2024

The PPD clinical research business of Thermo Fisher Scientific conducts an annual survey of more than 150 leaders at pharmaceutical companies around the globe to assess trends in drug discovery and development, including preferences around outsourcing and functional service provider (FSP) utilization.

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DrugBank

JUNE 6, 2024

In the rapidly evolving landscape of oncology drug development, artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a revolutionary force, altering not just the pace but the very methodology of discovery and development.

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Drug Target Review

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Could you give us an overview of IRLAB’s current drug development pipeline? The pipeline currently includes five drug candidates, all of which have the potential to revolutionise the treatment of PD. IRL1117 is expected to be ready to move into clinical development at the end of 2024/first half 2025.

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Cytel

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Data is the cornerstone of any clinical trial, driving the decision-making process of drug development, and is a fundamental requirement for approval of new therapies by regulatory agencies like the FDA or EMA.

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FDA Law Blog: Biosimilars

AUGUST 8, 2023

Failure to detect nitrosamines, failure to notify FDA when nitrosamines appear in finished drug products, failure to identify impurities in drugs that may be nitrosamines, even having a deviation in pH of an Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient that might conceivably contribute to the formation of nitrosamines in a finished drug product.

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The Premier Consulting Blog

AUGUST 21, 2024

As clinical development of an investigational product proceeds, Sponsors often conduct global clinical trials which require preparation of content to support dossiers in multiple geographies, meeting the regulatory requirements of each region. Drug substance content in Module 3.2.S P) is per the specific IMPD guidance.

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PPD

OCTOBER 2, 2024

For our clients, the ability to outsource these capabilities is a marked improvement compared to hiring, training and maintaining a large workforce to fulfill every aspect of clinical operations — a feat made even more complicated by workloads that can fluctuate widely depending on the number of products under development.

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Alta Sciences

JULY 22, 2024

Recently, we have seen increasing numbers of complex FIH studies in CNS-active drugs to gather comprehensive data with a wider range of doses as early as possible. jpg Tags Clinical Trials Weight 1

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Cytel

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Speakers discussed investigator, regulatory (FDA), industry, and patient perspectives during the special symposium “Challenging the Status Quo of Early Phase Clinical Trial Design: Project Optimus.” Since its launch in 2021, Project Optimus has been reforming the dose optimization and dose selection paradigm in oncology drug development.

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Cytel

MAY 7, 2024

Market exclusivity for orphan drugs traces back to the early 1980s in the United States, with the landmark Orphan Drug Act of 1983. This was a turning point, igniting a wave of research and development into treatments for rare diseases that had previously been neglected.

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The Pharma Data

DECEMBER 13, 2020

Cancer Research UK has partnered with Hummingbird Bioscience to advance this novel antibody drug into clinical trials for the treatment of HER3-driven cancer. Hummingbird Bioscience is an innovative clinical-stage biotech company focused on developing revolutionary therapies against hard-to-drug targets for improved treatment outcomes.

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FDA Law Blog: Drug Discovery

JUNE 12, 2024

We are looking forward to seeing the START pilot program chart a path for a broader application of this more enhanced communication approach and FDA’s continued collaboration to facilitate development of new drugs for rare diseases, as we know there are many programs that would benefit from this approach, not just those included in the pilot.

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Sygnature Discovery

JANUARY 26, 2024

Here at Sygnature Discovery, we offer specialised expertise in early-stage drug formulation. Leveraging years of experience, we efficiently advance your compounds through preclinical studies and reduce risks as you move into clinical development.

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Alta Sciences

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

The FDA guidance, Evaluating Drug Effects on the Ability to Operate a Motor Vehicle , indicates that testing in early-phase clinical development should emphasize sensitivity over specificity in CNS effects.

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Cytel

APRIL 10, 2024

Orphan drug designation is a regulatory status granted to pharmaceuticals developed for the treatment of rare diseases. It provides incentives to encourage the research, development, and approval of therapies targeting small patient populations.

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Alta Sciences

AUGUST 18, 2023

Webinar— A Square Peg in a Round Hole–Navigating the Unique Attributes of Psychedelic Drug Development iianiro Fri, 08/18/2023 - 19:49 URL [link] Description Save the date—Join us for a complimentary webinar for an overview of the draft FDA guidance on early-phase clinical development of psychedelics and how Altasciences can guide you through the process, (..)

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Cytel

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Bayesian methods have continuously played a key role in transforming clinical research in therapeutic areas such as oncology and rare diseases, and in addressing clinical development challenges for COVID-19 drugs, devices, and biologics.

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Creative Biolabs

MAY 25, 2022

These cytotoxic drugs include DNA base analogs, antimetabolic drugs, tubulin inhibitors, etc. However, most of these chemotherapeutic drugs show a low therapeutic index, and serious side effects are usually attributed to the exposure of non-specific drugs to off-target tissues.

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Conversations in Drug Development Trends

APRIL 15, 2024

As the clinical research landscape continually evolves, the choice of a Contract Research Organization (CRO) partner can significantly impact the success of drug development programs. Discover how Worldwide is positioned to meet your needs with agility, expertise, and a truly personalized approach.

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Cytel

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Controls (CMC) is a critical component of drug product development. As a Senior Consultant in Drug Development, I serve as a representative for sponsors with the Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO). This is a long-term relationship.

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Broad Institute

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Bayer and Broad Institute extend cancer therapy research collaboration By Corie Lok November 2, 2023 Breadcrumb Home Bayer and Broad Institute extend cancer therapy research collaboration Long-standing industry-academia collaboration has already resulted in three clinical oncology candidates.

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