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Taking a new approach to tackle neurodegenerative diseases

Drug Discovery World

New York-based Oligomerix is an emerging clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing disease-modifying therapeutics for neurodegenerative diseases characterised by aberrant tau protein ranging from rare tauopathies such as progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP) and frontotemporal dementia (FTD) to Alzheimer’s disease (AD).

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What to expect from drug discovery and development in 2023

Drug Discovery World

The invasion of Ukraine by Russia was devastating, and its effects were felt throughout pharma as supply chains were disrupted and companies had to pause any operations they were pursuing in those countries, limiting access to medicines in both the near and long term. Despite this, innovation still occurred.