AI / data analytics / healthtech / informatics

Johannes Goll, Global Head of Emmes’ Biomedical Data Science and Bioinformatics department, explains how big data analytics can deliver improved therapies and bring clinical research one step close to realising the potential of personalised care. A key breakthrough area where big data analytics has shown tremendous scope and application is in systems biology, which has […]

Find out what’s new in the world of tools and services for the drug discovery industry with our update below.  CFX Opus Deepwell Dx Real-Time PCR System – Bio-Rad Laboratories  Bio-Rad Laboratories has launched the CFX Opus Deepwell Dx Real-Time PCR System, which offers accurate and precise quantification with flexibility for reactions up to 125 […]

DDW is hosting an exclusive free event, Connected chemistry: How to choose the most promising drug candidates from your hit list. It will be supported by Torx Software. It will take place on March 8, 2023 3PM GMT. Register here for free. AI and machine learning (AI/ML) methods offer an alluring way to expedite the […]

AI and machine learning (AI/ML) methods offer an alluring way to expedite the drug discovery process by delivering a large number of possible new candidates for any given therapeutic area. However, insight from medicinal chemists is still necessary to triage and prioritise the most promising molecules for synthesis, and progress these through the Design-Make-Test-Analyse (DMTA) […]

This article is sponsored by Collaborative Drug Discovery (CDD). It is no secret that getting a new drug to market is a long, complicated, and costly process that can take years to complete. However, having the right informatics tools in place can make a substantial difference by addressing the many challenges associated with data management, […]

Robust digital workflows can reduce errors and time to compile data leading to greater transparency, faster reporting and help biopharmaceutical companies reach regulatory submission faster. Ken Forman, Senior Director of Product Strategy, IDBS explains. For many start-ups operating on limited investment capital, the ticking clock can be overwhelming. Teams must plan for post-approval activities while […]

The Winter 2022/2023 issue of Drug Discovery World Magazine is out now. Featuring a Therapeutic Spotlight on Oncology, the magazine is available to download free here and read for free on the DDW App. You can also request to receive a copy of the printed magazine here. Key features of the Winter issue include an overview of the drug […]

Atomic AI, a biotechnology company fusing machine learning with structural biology to unlock RNA drug discovery, launched today with a $35 million Series A round.  The financing was led by Playground Global, with participation from 8VC, Factory HQ, Greylock, NotBoring, AME Cloud Ventures, and renowned angel investors including GitHub ex-CEO Nat Friedman, Doug Mohr, Curai […]

Cancer cells can shrink or super-size themselves to survive drug treatment or other challenges within their environment, researchers have discovered.  Scientists at The Institute of Cancer Research, London, combined biochemical profiling technologies with mathematical analyses to reveal how genetic changes lead to differences in the size of cancer cells – and how these changes could […]

DDW Editor Reece Armstrong takes a look at the pharmaceutical research and development market in 2023 and asks key opinion leaders what challenges and trends will emerge throughout the year.   The Market After over two years of the Covid-19 pandemic, 2022 year was somewhat of a return to normal for both the world at […]