Author Archives: Megan Thomas

Canary Wharf
#Collaboration #Laboratory #Life science

Will this new facility make London a life science powerhouse?

Kadans Science Partner and Canary Wharf Group (CWG), London, are developing an innovation facility providing access to fully fitted laboratories and space for developing life science companies, following the announcement of a joint venture to establish a new UK Life Sciences cluster at Canary Wharf. DDW’s Megan Thomas caught up… Read More

#Business & Investment #Exclusive Content #Opinion

Protein degradation
#Biology #CRO #Drug development #Drug discovery #Genomics #Protein chemistry / Proteomics #Therapeutics

New podcast on CROs and targeted protein degradation

This is the latest episode of the free narrated DDW podcast, “CROs and targeted protein degradation offer an exciting future”. It covers two articles written for Volume 23, Issue 1 – Winter 2021/22 of DDW. They are called “CROs: Drug discovery expertise on hand” and “Why the emergence… Read More

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Protein degradation
#Narrated podcasts

CROs and targeted protein degradation offer an exciting future

This is the latest episode of the free DDW podcast, “CROs and targeted protein degradation offer an exciting future”. It covers two articles written for Volume 23, Issue 1 – Winter 2021/22 of DDW. They are called “CROs: Drug discovery expertise on hand” and “Why the emergence of… Read More

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#AI #Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) #Bioscience #Drug development #Europe #Phage therapy #Research

Grant will allow development of phage therapy diagnostic platform 

Vésale Bioscience, a company in the research and development of solutions and treatments using phage therapy for multi-resistant infections, has received €1.8 million in grants from the European Innovation Council (EIC) Accelerator Fund for its PhageDiag project.  The project is a phagogram using artificial intelligence (AI) that… Read More

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#Cell and gene therapy #Drug development #Drug discovery #Guide

Latest DDW Guide: Exclusive insight into cell & gene therapy

DDW has published the first of its new Guide Series, Where is the global innovation and the opportunity in cell and gene therapy? It is sponsored by Astrea BioSeparations and Benchling.  In this free, exclusive guide, you will learn more about:  The successes… Read More

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UK
#Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry #Immunology / Virology & Vaccines #Moderna #mRNA #Pharmaceuticals #Therapeutics

Moderna joins the Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry 

Moderna has become the newest member of the UK’s pharmaceutical industry body, the Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry (ABPI), building on the long-term commitment by the American-based company to expand its footprint and investment in the UK.  Moderna, a biotechnology company pioneering messenger RNA (mRNA) therapeutics… Read More

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#Advanced Therapies #Cell and gene therapy

Reflections from Advanced Therapies Week 2023 

Over the three days of Advanced Therapies Week (ATW) 2023 in Miami, Florida, US, from 18 to 20 January, DDW’s Megan Thomas heard from attendees about what they were most looking forward to learning from the event, as well as why they think the potential of cell and gene therapies… Read More

#Exclusive Content #Opinion

#Cancer research #Clinical trials #Drug development #Drug discovery #Phase I trial #Phase II trial #Phase III trial

DDW Highlights podcast: 23 January 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.  Clinical trials have led our news section this week, with positive results… Read More

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DDW Highlights: 23 January 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.  Clinical trials have led our news section this week, with positive results… Read More

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Neurons in a brain with Alzheimer's disease
#Alzheimer's #Brain #Gut microbiome #Mouse models #Neurology #Neuroscience

Mouse study findings suggest new approach to treating Alzheimer’s 

Gut bacteria can influence brain health, according to a study of mice genetically predisposed to develop Alzheimer’s-like brain damage. The findings suggest a new approach to treating Alzheimer’s and other neurodegenerative diseases.  Context   Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St Louis showed that… Read More

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#Clinical trials #Drug development #EU #FDA #Regulatory

Regulatory affairs in 2023: Key trends and changes  

Dr Julie Warner is Vice President of Regulatory Affairs at global drug development consultancy, Boyds. In this article, she provides her expert insights into the key regulatory developments likely to shape the global drug development industry this year.    Implementation of the EU Clinical Trials Regulation  The way clinical trials (CTs)… Read More

#Business & Investment #Exclusive Content #Opinion #Regulatory #Trends & Analysis

Eye
#Clinical trials #Comment #Covid-19 #Eye #Eye health #Ophthalmology

New narrated podcast on ophthalmology

This is the latest episode of the free DDW podcast, “A deep dive into the future of ophthalmology”. It covers two articles written for Volume 23, Issue 1 – Winter 2021/22 of DDW. They are called “Innovation, investment and commitment: Genentech’s approach to the future of ophthalmology” and “… Read More

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Eye
#Narrated podcasts

A deep dive into the future of ophthalmology

This is the latest episode of the free DDW podcast, “A deep dive into the future of ophthalmology”. It covers two articles written for Volume 23, Issue 1 – Winter 2021/22 of DDW. They are called “Innovation, investment and commitment: Genentech’s approach to the future of ophthalmology” and “… Read More

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#Assays #Biotechnology #DNA #Next generation sequencing #Research

Key acquisition for next generation sequencing research assays

Integrated DNA Technologies has purchased next generation sequencing (NGS) research assays from Invitae Corporation under the trademarked name Archer.   The integration of IDT’s portfolio with the acquired NGS research assays—which have been foundational in researching novel cancer fusions—will empower labs with a solution to uncover biomarkers and… Read More

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Cell engineering
#Automation #biological engineering #Biomanufacturing #Biopharmaceuticals #Biosecurity #Cell programming

Ginkgo Bioworks expands its R&D facilities 

Boston-based Ginkgo Bioworks, which is building a platform for cell programming and biosecurity, has launched Bioworks7, the latest expansion of its biological engineering foundry.   With this new space, Ginkgo’s increased capacity will serve partners in cell and gene therapy, biomanufacturing and general mammalian programming for therapeutic applications and new biopharmaceutical… Read More

#Business & Investment #News

#Clinical trials #Drug discovery

Exclusive expert insights into clinical trials

In the In Conversation With series, a part of the free DDW podcast, DDW speaks with members of the drug discovery industry about their work and how it helps turn science into business.    In this latest episode, DDW’s Megan Thomas is in conversation with two experts… Read More

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