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Webinar: How AI Agents transform day-to-day scientific work

AI has reached a turning point in biotech. Real-world scientific agents are beginning to automate the repetitive tasks that slow down research, and transform how we think about extracting insights from scientific data. In this webinar on… Read More

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Quantum computing
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Quantum-biotech partnership to develop next-gen therapeutics  

Quantum company IonQ has partnered with the Centre for Commercialization of Regenerative Medicine (CCRM) to accelerate next-generation therapeutics using hybrid quantum and quantum-AI technologies.  The collaboration will initially focus on areas including bioprocess optimisation, disease-modelling workflows, and quantum-enhanced simulation to support the design and manufacturing of advanced therapies. By bringing together CCRM’s expertise in… Read More

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The 2026 Biotech AI Report: Breakthroughs, bottlenecks, and the power shift shaping biotech’s AI future

This webinar, sponsored by Benchling, provides an exclusive readout of what biotech leaders need to know heading into 2026 — and how 100 AI frontrunners are translating AI into real scientific impact. Get a rare, upfront look at what the most advanced biotech teams are actually… Read More

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Standardising organoid workflows: How automation and AI enable reliable, scalable models – custom webinar with Galatek Nov 2025

Organoids have emerged as powerful in vitro models in disease modelling, drug screening, and regenerative medicine, but their complexity introduces major workflow challenges, from culture variability to labour-intensive handling. In this webinar, hosted by DDW and supported by Galatek, we will explore the evolving landscape of organoid research,… Read More

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Webinar: Harness AI in ways that drive measurable R&D impact

AI has reached a turning point in biotech. Real-world scientific agents are beginning to automate the repetitive tasks that slow down research, and transform how we think about extracting insights from scientific data. In this webinar on… Read More

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How AI agents and scientific models are accelerating biotech innovation

AI has reached a turning point in biotech. Real-world scientific agents are beginning to automate the repetitive tasks that slow down research, and transform how we think about extracting insights from scientific data. In this webinar on… Read More

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myTomorrows to use funding to ‘transform’ patient therapy access 

Health technology company myTomorrows has secured $29 million in funding to develop its AI-driven global platform, aiming to bring patients access to innovative therapies.  The company aims to develop a platform to bridge the gap between scientific advancement and patient access to pre-approval treatments. This includes drug candidates undergoing clinical… Read More

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#Artificial intelligence (AI) #Computer modelling #Drug discovery

Moving towards a golden age of drug discovery

Rajesh Kumar, Senior Director of Structural Biology at Schrodinger, shares with Diana Turner how advanced computational models are supercharging modern drug discovery and the impact they could have in the future.    DT: Can you tell us a bit more about Schrödinger and what you do? RK: Schrödinger’s (SDGR) core… Read More

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Insilico partners with Eli Lilly on AI drug discovery 

Drug discovery company Insilico Medicine has entered a research collaboration with pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly to advance AI-driven drug discovery.  Insilico will use its validated Pharma.AI platform to generate, design, and optimise candidate compounds against targets defined under the agreement.   The company is eligible to receive over $100 million including… Read More

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#Artificial intelligence (AI) #Multiomics #Oncology

How AI and multiomics are accelerating drug discovery

DDW Editor Reece Armstrong speaks to Tyrone Lam, Chief Business Officer (CBO) at GATC Health, about how multiomics and AI can advance drug discovery in areas such as opioid use disorder (OUD).     RA: What are the current challenges of traditional drug development processes?   TL: Traditional drug development is often… Read More

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CDMOs set for fastest growth in China and US, report finds 

The global outsourcing market is set to grow the fastest in China and the US but India has cooled its interest, analysis by Biobeat finds.  Published ahead of CPHI Frankfurt, the world’s largest CDMO conference, the analysis reveals the market has demonstrated resilience, with higher growth ahead predicted for mAbs,… Read More

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#Artificial intelligence (AI) #AstraZeneca #Business #Cell therapy #Google #Immunotherapy

DDW Highlights: 28 October 2025

The latest episode of the DDW Highlights Podcast is now available to listen to below. DDW’s Bruno Quinney narrates five key stories of the previous week to keep DDW subscribers up-to-date on the latest industry news. Last week, Galapagos announced plans to shelve its cell therapy business and hundreds of… Read More

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Innovative AI software solutions driving biomarker research – custom webinar with Danaher Oct 2025

Biomarker discovery and validation are critical for advancing personalised medicine and improving therapeutic outcomes. However, the complexity of high-throughput assays and image-based analyses presents significant challenges in extracting meaningful insights efficiently. This webinar, hosted by DDW and supported by Danaher Life Sciences, explores how advanced platforms such as Genedata Profiler… Read More

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This week in Drug Discovery (20 – 24 October)

News round-up for 20 – 24 October by Bruno Quinney, Content Team at DDW.  This week’s leading story comes from biotech, with Galapagos announcing plans to shelve its cell therapy business and hundreds of employees set to lose theirjobs. Elsewhere, pharma firms are offering discounts to US… Read More

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Enzymes
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IDT and Profluent Bio partner on AI-driven next-gen enzymes

Genomics company Integrated DNA Technologies (IDT) has announced a strategic partnership with AI-first protein design Profluent Bio to design and optimise next-generation enzymes.  The collaboration will bring together Profluent’s generative AI platform with IDT’s expertise in enzymology and genomics, with the aim of exploring new paths for developing novel enzyme… Read More

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