Author Archives: Megan Thomas

Science, Safety, Research, Technology and Cannabis
#Cannabinoid #Medicinal cannabis #Plant-based #Regulatory

Where is the promise for plant-based medicines? Part 1: Cannabis  

In the first part of this series of articles focused on plant-based medicines, DDW’s Megan Thomas evaluates the use of medical cannabis in drug discovery. What is the regulatory landscape of medical cannabis?  Medical cannabis is often a first-thought when regarding plant-based medicines, but there remains public scepticism, arguably due… Read More

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AI and genomics
#AI / data analytics / healthtech / informatics #DNA #Genetics / genomes #Precision medicine #Rare disease

New podcast on the future for genomics and big data

This is the latest episode of the free DDW narrated podcast, “What lies in the future for genomics and big data?”, which covers two articles written for Volume 23, Issue 3 – Summer 2022 of DDW. They are called “What’s the next step in big… Read More

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AI and genomics
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What lies in the future for genomics and big data?

This is the latest episode of the free DDW narrated podcast, “What lies in the future for genomics and big data?”, which covers two articles written for Volume 23, Issue 3 – Summer 2022 of DDW. They are called “What’s the next step in big… Read More

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Genetic engineering RNA
#Antisense Oligonucleotides (ASOs) #circular RNAs #Immunology / Virology & Vaccines #mRNA #RNA sequencing #siRNA

World RNA Day: What impact has RNA had on drug discovery?  

1 August was first chosen as World RNA Day in 2018 as a play on AUG (adenine, uracil and guanine), a triple sequence of RNA (called a codon) that initiates protein synthesis by the cell. Since then, it has been observed to publicise the importance of this molecule in the… Read More

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#Antibodies #Bispecific Antibodies #Cancer research #CHMP #Oncology

New podcast episode: DDW Highlights 31 July 2023

The latest episode of the DDW Highlights podcast is now available to listen to below. DDW’s Megan Thomas narrates five key stories of the week to keep DDW subscribers up-to-date on the latest industry updates.  To coincide with the publication of the DDW eBook ‘Antibody discovery:… Read More

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DDW Highlights: 31 July 2023

The latest episode of the DDW Highlights podcast is now available to listen to below. DDW’s Megan Thomas narrates five key stories of the week to keep DDW subscribers up-to-date on the latest industry updates.  To coincide with the publication of the DDW eBook ‘Antibody discovery:… Read More

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#Brexit #European Commission #European Medicines Agency #MHRA #Regulatory #UK #UK budget

Two part commentary on Brexit and drug discovery

On 31 January 2020, the United Kingdom (UK) withdrew from the European Union (EU). Alongside a number of repercussions, the most impactful to the drug discovery sector arguably relates to regulatory affairs on account of adjusting from the European Medicines Agency (EMA) to the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory… Read More

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#Brexit #European Commission #European Medicines Agency #MHRA #Regulatory #UK #UK budget

Part 1: What impact has Brexit had on UK drug discovery?

On 31 January 2020, the United Kingdom (UK) withdrew from the European Union (EU). Alongside a number of repercussions, the most impactful to the drug discovery sector arguably relates to regulatory affairs on account of adjusting from the European Medicines Agency (EMA) to the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency… Read More

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#Brexit #European Commission #European Medicines Agency #MHRA #Regulatory #UK #UK bidget

Part 2: What impact has Brexit had on UK drug discovery?

On 31 January 2020, the United Kingdom (UK) withdrew from the European Union (EU). Alongside a number of repercussions, the most impactful to the drug discovery sector arguably relates to regulatory affairs on account of adjusting from the European Medicines Agency (EMA) to the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency… Read More

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#Drug development #Elegen #Events #mRNA #mRNA-based vaccines #Webinar

Further insight into breakthroughs in mRNA drug discovery 

DDW recently hosted Where are the breakthroughs in mRNA drug discovery and development? In this webinar, sponsored by Elegen, attendees learnt about the breakthroughs in mRNA drug discovery and development. Watch this on demand now.   Due to technical difficulties, Carsten Rudolph, Managing Director and CEO of Ethris, was unable to… Read More

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#Clinical trial #Cybin #Major depressive disorder #Psychedelics

Another milestone achieved in major depressive disorder trial 

Cybin, a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing psychedelic-based treatment options for mental health, has completed dosing in Cohort 5 of a Phase II trial evaluating CYB003, an investigational proprietary deuterated analog of psilocybin for the potential treatment of major depressive disorder (MDD).   The dosing was completed with no… Read More

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#Biomedical research #Clinical trials #Laboratory data #Long Covid #Neuroscience #Oncology #Trial data

New DDW Highlights episode now available

The latest episode of the DDW Highlights podcast is now available to listen to below. DDW’s Megan Thomas narrates five key stories of the week to keep DDW subscribers up-to-date on the latest industry updates.  The most impactful drug discovery news this week is all linked with scientific research… Read More

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DDW Highlights: 24 July 2023

The latest episode of the DDW Highlights podcast is now available to listen to below. DDW’s Megan Thomas narrates five key stories of the week to keep DDW subscribers up-to-date on the latest industry updates.  The most impactful drug discovery news this week is all linked with scientific research… Read More

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#Biosecurity #Cell programming #Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency #Ginkgo Bioworks #Proteins #Therapeutic proteins #Therapeutics

Ginkgo Bioworks awarded DARPA contract for therapeutic proteins 

The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) has announced that Ginkgo Bioworks, which is building a platform for cell programming and biosecurity, has been awarded a four-year contract worth up to $18 million to reimagine how to manufacture complex therapeutic proteins.   As a performer on DARPA's Reimagining Protein Manufacturing… Read More

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#Acquisition #Biopharma #Biotechnology #CDMO #Cell and gene therapy #Cold chain #Drug development #GSK #Pfizer #Regulatory #Supply chain

New podcast: A business case for drug discovery

This is the latest episode of the free DDW narrated podcast, “A business case for drug discovery”, which covers three articles written for Volume 23, Issue 3 – Summer 2022 of DDW. They are called “A deal in the making”, “Why project management… Read More

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A business case for drug discovery

This is the latest episode of the free DDW narrated podcast, “A business case for drug discovery”, which covers three articles written for Volume 23, Issue 3 – Summer 2022 of DDW. They are called “A deal in the making”, “Why project management holds the key to… Read More

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