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AI Tool CHIEF Paints a Landscape of a Cancer, Refining Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prognosis

PLOS: DNA Science

The most groundbreaking cancer drug approval was for Gleevec , with a mere 3-month trajectory at FDA before its approval in 2001. Gleevec is a small molecule that interferes with entry of an enzyme – a tyrosine kinase – that enables growth signals to enter specific cells and trigger division.

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This week in drug discovery (17-21 October)

Drug Discovery World

Amid continued concern about antibiotic resistance, the headline news this week was the discovery of a new antibiotic that could be effective against some of the most treatment-resistant pathogens. . An international team of researchers has discovered a new antibiotic by computational analysis and deciphered its mode of action. .

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Key industry partnerships advancing drug discovery

Drug Discovery World

Huw Tippett, Chief Executive Officer, Shionogi BV, the subsidiary of Shionogi in Europe, said: “We are delighted to collaborate with Sobi to accelerate patient access within Europe to our innovative antibiotic, cefiderocol for patients suffering from multi drug resistant Gram-negative infections with limited treatment options.

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Future trends: biopharma to outpace small molecule drug development  

Drug Discovery World

More than 20% of new drugs are now coming from small innovative organisations and this percentage is increasing exponentially as these small organisations adopt this new technology. At the same time government agencies will push to supply these treatments at the lowest possible cost, putting increasing pressure on big pharma.

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Looking ahead to AACR  

Drug Discovery World

These topics will be represented across a range of session types, including methods workshops, minisymposia, poster and plenary sessions, as well as keynotes, awards and lectures. Science ↔ Survivor Program As mentioned previously, AACR has a Scientist↔Survivor Program.

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The power of combinations in blood cancers

Drug Target Review

Advances in research and development and the utilisation of combination treatment strategies are revolutionising the haematology care landscape, but more must be done to address patients’ individual needs. To bring us closer to curing cancer, a combination of effective drugs with non-overlapping mechanisms of action is required.

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Condensate biology: advancing drug discovery for complex diseases

Drug Target Review

Drug discovery is a complex and vital field that continually seeks to identify new therapeutic targets and develop effective treatments. In recent years, a novel approach known as condensate biology has emerged, revolutionising the way researchers think about drug discovery and development.

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