The Winter 2020/21 issue of DDW is now available in print and via the DDW App, featuring the latest innovation and insight from the drug discovery and development community. This season’s issue contains features on vaccines and immunology, AI and the US biotech sector plus expertise from companies such as… Read More
Scientists have created a three-dimensional map of a complex of molecules that plays a fundamental role in life – and which when it goes wrong is linked to increased sensitivity to viral infections and neurodegenerative diseases. Their research has revealed the structure of the protein complex in human cells in… Read More
Hummingbird Bioscience, a clinical-stage biotech company focused on developing revolutionary therapies for hard-to-drug targets, is collaborating with Tempus, an expert in artificial intelligence and precision medicine. This will drive the development of Hummingbird’s lead clinical program, HMBD-001, as it advances into clinical trials in HER3-driven cancers, including those that harbour… Read More
Cancer researchers fear advances for patients could be delayed by almost a year and a half because of the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, a new survey reveals. Scientists at The Institute of Cancer Research, London, told the survey that their own research advances would be pushed back by an… Read More
A new type of cancer immunotherapy developed at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai trains the innate immune system to help it eliminate tumour cells through the use of nanobiologics, tiny materials bioengineered from natural molecules that are paired with a therapeutic component, according to a study published… Read More
The national programme, to develop and progress start-up oncology projects, is being launched by Bruntwood SciTech at Alderley Park with funding from Innovate UK and Cancer Research UK A collaboration of global pharmaceutical and healthcare companies, research institutions and public bodies will identify oncology innovations and leverage their combined insight… Read More
This article is sponsored by BC Platforms. Lung cancer ranks among the most prevalent and fatal cancers worldwide, prompting the need for improved treatment outcomes. Effective management relies on understanding tumour characteristics, including histology, clinical staging, and biomarkers. Despite progress in targeted therapies, ongoing research is… Read More
