KNOWLEDGE BANK

Interviews

Peering into the Future

Co-founder and CTO, BrainSightAI
Dr Rimjhim Agrawal Cofounder and CTO of BrainSightAI has expertise in neuroscience and machine learning to solve complex challenges in this field Her PhD in psychiatry coupled with a strong focus on AI in neuroscience drove early research into utilising AI to gain deeper insights into complex psychiatric disorders such as schizophrenia and OCD Her research has resulted in significant contributions...

Articles

The Value in Decolonising Drug Discovery

The simplest way to discuss extraction in drug discovery or taking knowledge from a source without attribution is that its a bad habitTo frame it as a historical relic is to misunderstand its persistent and modern reality Cells being taken from a tumor of Henrietta Lacks without consent in remains a topic of contention over years This extends into multinational corporations actively pursue bio...

Research Insights

Microsimulation Based Quantitative Analysis of COVID-19 Management Strategies

Pandemic management requires reliable and efficient dynamical simulation to predict and control disease spreading The COVID SARSCoV pandemic is mitigated by several nonpharmaceutical interventions but it is hard to predict which of these are the most effective for a given population

Case Studies

Rapid, Comprehensive, And Aff Ordable Mycobacterial Diagnosis With Whole-genome Sequencing: A Prospective Case Study

Abstract Background Slow and cumbersome laboratory diagnostics for Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex MTBC risk delayed treatment and poor patient outcomes Wholegenome sequencing WGS could potentially provide a rapid and comprehensive diagnostic solution In this prospective study we compare realtime

Techno Trends

University of Missouri Discovered Breakthrough Treatment for Prostate Cancer

The University of Missouri has unveiled an FDAapproved targeted radioactive medication known as Lutetium PSMA therapy to address advanced metastatic

White Papers

Cloud Computing in the Laboratory Informatics Solutions and Validation Approaches

In the modern business environment, a significant portion of work is conducted using computerized systems. Many solutions are used to complete tasks, including simple desktop programs like email and Microsoft Office to enterprise-wide, global systems like ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), MES (Manufacturing Execution System), and LIMS

TOP ARTICLES

1

The Role of Genomics in Shaping the Future of Medicine

Smita Agrawal

Smita Agrawal holds a PhD in Chemical Engineering from the University of California, Berkeley. She has over 20 years of research experience in stem cell biology, neuroscience, immunology, genomics, oncology and real-world data. She currently serves as an independent consultant, offering strategic guidance and insights to life sciences companies on genomics, AI, and health care data applications.

2

A Structured Review on BCRP-Mediated Multidrug Resistance

Nensi Raytthatha

Nensi Raytthatha Research Scholar, Sigma Institute of Pharmacy, Vadodara. She has published more than 5 research and review papers in reputed journals. She has presented more than 10 posters and have attended national and international conferences.

 

Isha Shah

Isha Shah, Research Scholar, Sigma Institute of Pharmacy, Vadodara. She has published five research and review papers in reputed journals. She has presented more than 10 posters and have attended national and international conferences.

 

Jigar Vyas

Jigar Vyas has more than 16 years of teaching and research experience. He has guided more than 40 PG students and has published more than 50 research and review papers. He has received of IQAC award for quality, performance in teaching and research.

 

4

Pharma Firms Must Come Together, Ensure Access to Antibiotics in Poor Countries to Take on Superbugs

Saransh Chaudhary

Entrusted with the mandate of augmenting and monetising the company’s intellectual property wealth and driving key tactical initiatives, Saransh Chaudhary joined Venus Remedies in 2016 as Strategic Board Advisor after completing his undergraduate degree in Accounting & Finance from Cass Business School, London. Two years later, he assumed charge as President of the company’s Global Critical Care division and CEO of Venus Medicine Research Centre (VMRC), its R&D wing. In these roles, he translates priorities into actionable strategies.

5

Futuristic Application of Human-On-A-Chip Technology

Joseph Xavier

Joseph Xavier is currently pursuing his PhD in the Division of Toxicology,SCTIMST, Trivandrum, Kerala. He is currently working on the development of multi-organ-on-a-chip for disease modelling and toxicity assessments. His work also focuses on elucidating the cellular mechanism of toxicity of nanomaterials.

 

Akhil Venugopal

Akhil Venugopal is currently working as a Junior Research Fellow in the Division of Toxicology, SCTIMST, Trivandrum. He obtained his Integrated BS-MS in Chemistry from Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER), Mohali. His research work is focused on the fabrication of multi-organ micro physiological devices for pre-clinical studies.

 

Arathi Ashok

Arathi Ashok obtained her Masters in Microbiology from Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Kerala. She is currently working as a Junior Research Fellow in the Division of Toxicology, SCTIMST, Trivandrum. Her research work lies in the development of organ-on-a chip devices for toxicity assessment.

 

PV. Mohanan

PV. Mohanan, FNASc, FRSB, Scientist-G and Head of Division of Toxicology and Associate Dean (PhD program) in Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology (SCTIMST), Govt. of India. He has more than 33 years of research experience in Toxicology. He is a Certified Biological Safety Specialist and has authored 233 publications and edited 6 books. He is also a Visiting Professor and Visiting Researcher at Toyo University, Japan.

 

press releasesRead more...

Roche opens up new possibilities for genomic research in Asia Pacific with next-generation sequencing technology

Roche is advancing its nextgeneration sequencing NGS ambitions in Asia Pacific following the global launch of AXELIOS in June Building on early adoption in South Korea Roche will bring the transformative technology closer to researchers and laboratory leaders across the region through AXELIOS Days

Charles River Laboratories to Acquire Frontage’s Bioanalysis and DMPK Businesses

Charles River Laboratories International Inc announced today that it has entered into definitive agreements to acquire Frontage Holdings Corporations bioanalysis and DMPK operations in Exton Pennsylvania for approximately million in cash subject to customary closing adjustments In addition to the i...

Sino Biological Advances AI-Designed Molecule Validation with 4RISETM

AI can generate protein candidates at an unprecedented speed but experimental validation remains essential to determine whether they properly express bind targets and demonstrate the desired biological properties Sino Biological Inc Shenzhen Stock Exchange SZ a global leader in recombinant protein t...

Chai Discovery Announces Collaboration with Roche in AI-Driven Drug Discovery

Chai Discovery the AI company building a computeraided design suite for proteinbased therapeutics today announced a collaboration with Roche to use Chais AI models and platform in a number of drug discovery programs across its therapeutic areas

PharmAla Signs Agreement and Initiates R&D with Corealis Pharma for GMP Manufacturing of its patented ALA-002 Drug Product

PharmAla Biotech Holdings Inc a biotechnology company focused on the research development and manufacturing of MDXXclass molecules including its proprietary LaNeo MDMA announces that it has signed an agreement with Corealis Pharma Inc Corealis a GMPcompliant contract development

HUTCHMED Announces Sovleplenib Granted US FDA Orphan Drug Designation for Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia

HUTCHMED China Limited announces that the US Food and Drug Administration FDA has granted Orphan Drug Designation to sovleplenib for the treatment of autoimmune hemolytic anemia AIHA Sovleplenib is a novel selective oral spleen tyrosine kinase Syk inhibitor

EventsRead more...

09 - 11

Nov 2026

11th Microbiome Movement USA Summit

The Colonnade Hotel, Boston, M...

10 - 11

Nov 2026

Extractables & Leachables Europe

Parkhotel Schӧnbrunn, Vienna,...

11 - 13

Nov 2026

Frontiers in Cancer Science 2026

One Farrer Hotel,1 Farrer Park...

11 - 12

Nov 2026

24 - 25

Nov 2026

24 - 27

Nov 2026

Pharmtech & Ingredients 2026

Crocus Expo, Pavilion 2, Mosco...

24 - 25

Nov 2026

BioPharma Deals Conference 2026

Science Congress Center, Munic...

LATEST NEWSRead more...

IDEL Therapeutics Partners with Daiichi Sankyo to Develop Multi-Drug Conjugates for Solid Tumours

IDEL Therapeutics has entered into a global research collaboration with Daiichi Sankyo to evaluate a multidrug conjugate MDC using iDELs synthetic shuttle platform for the treatment of selected solid tumours The multiyear collaboration will focus on the preclinical evaluation of a new class of MDCs...

Bayer’s Asundexian Receives Approval for Secondary Stroke Prevention

Bayer has received approval from the US Food and Drug Administration FDA for asundexian mg tablets marketed under the brand name Sunharbo to reduce the risk of recurrent stroke in adults following a recent noncardioembolic ischaemic stroke or highrisk transient ischaemic attack TIA

Johnson & Johnson Receives Approval for RYBREVANT FASPRO to Treat Advanced Head and Neck Cancer

Johnson Johnson has received accelerated approval from the US Food and Drug Administration FDA for RYBREVANT FASPRO amivantamab and hyaluronidaselpuj to treat adults with recurrent or metastatic head and neck squamous cell carcinoma HNSCC

Boehringer Ingelheim Enters into Partnership with SBP Group to Advance Next-Generation Cancer Therapies

Boehringer Ingelheim and Sino Biopharmaceutical SBP Group have entered into a multiprogram partnership to develop potential nextgeneration cancer treatments using antibodydrug conjugate ADC and Tcell engager TcE technologies

MindWalk Partners with Teva to Support Antibody Discovery Using AI

MindWalk has entered into a multiyear agreement with Teva Pharmaceuticals Australia to support antibody discovery and design optimisation using AI technology ReefIQ is MindWalks biological context platform for the life sciences sector powered by its HYFT technology The technology

CStone Enters into Collaboration with Kimia Therapeutics to Advance Clinical Development of Novel Oncology Drug

CStone Pharmaceuticals has entered into a clinical development collaboration with USbased Kimia Therapeutics to advance a potential firstinclass drug candidate targeting the DNA damage response DDR pathway which plays an important role in the survival of solid tumour cells