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The Human Side of Pharma BD: Patience, Persistence, and Truly Understanding Client Needs

Client Relations Officer, PozeScaf Inc
Pragathi Yadhati is a Client Relations Officer at PozeScaf Inc and Chief Business Officer for healthtech startups ScribeJoy and NuMd Since she has advised pharma organisations on relationshipfocused business development and strategic partnerships fundraising and connecting companies with investors She served on the advisory board of IIT Jodhpur and brought a peoplecentered empathetic approach to...

Articles

Revolutionising Drug Discovery and Development with Artificial Intelligence

As the global pharma industry continues its shift towards precision medicine in the quest for targeting undruggable targets research and development activities have experienced a tremendous surge

Research Insights

Pharmaceutical treatments to prevent recurrence of endometriosis following surgery: a model-based economic evaluation

Abstract Objective Conduct an economic evaluation based on best currently available evidence comparing alternative treatments levonorgestrelreleasing intrauterine system depotmedroxyprogesterone acetate combined oral contraceptive pill COCP and no treatment to prevent recurrence of endomet

Case Studies

Bioavailability of Methadone After Sleeve Gastrectomy: A Planned Observational Case Study

Abstract Although there are no absolute contraindications to bariatric surgery most bariatric surgeons consider that patients with ongoing illicit drug use should not undergo such procedures The lack of clear recommendations within this field makes morbidly obese patients on opioidreplacement therapy a subgroup at risk for treatment refusal There is little

Techno Trends

New Liquid Biopsy Chip Allows to Trap Cancer Cells Easily

Worcester Polytechnic Institute WPI researchers have developed a new chip that traps and identifies metastatic cancer cells within a tiny amount of blood drawn from a cancer patient Liquid Biopsy technique helps to capture and identify tumour cells andor DNA This technology uses a simple mechanical method which is efficient in trapping cancer cells than the micro f...

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

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The Emergence of Organ-on-chips for Diseases Studies and Drug Development

Giuseppe Maruccio

Giuseppe Maruccio is Full Professor at Department of Mathematics and Physics – University of Salento and head of Omnics Research Group which comprises researchers with different backgrounds from physics to life sciences working in cross-disciplinary areas  with applications from -onics (electronics, spintronics and magnonics) to -omics technologies (genomics, proteomics and cellomics)

 

Anna Grazia Monteduro

Anna Grazia Monteduro is researcher at Department of Mathematics and Physics - University of Salento in Lecce (Italy) and carries out her research activity within Omnics Research Group in the fields of (i) sensors, lab on chip and organ on chip; (ii) Nanoelectronics, spintronics, nanomagnetism and applied superconductivity.

 

Silvia Rizzato

Silvia Rizzato is researcher at the Department of Mathematics and Physics - University of Salento and carries out her research activity within Omnics Research Group on the development of new devices and processes for sensing and spintronics, including surface acoustic waves devices, electrochemical sensors and colloidal lithography for LSPR sensors.

 

Giusi Caragnano

Giusi Caragnano is a PhD student in Nanotechnologies at the University of Salento - CNR Nanotec and she is part of the Omnics Research Group. Her research activity concerns development of the Organ-on-chip to support the treatment of both chronic and cancerous gastrointestinal diseases

 

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The Therapeutics Landscape of Miniproteins

Victor H Bustos

Victor H. Bustos, Ph.D., is the Vice President of Preclinical R&D at Ordaos Bio. A specialist in protein engineering with a doctorate in Biomedicine, he leads the design of AI-generated mini-proteins. Previously, he spent 17 years at Rockefeller University focusing on complex cellular mechanisms and therapeutic target validation.

Alena Romanova

Alena Romanova is a Scientist I at Ordaos Bio, where she develops experimental workflows for protein characterisation and biologics discovery, including the application of cell-free protein expression and biochemical assays.

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Tiny Vesicles, Big Impact

Disha Marwaha

Dr. Disha Marwaha received her PhD in biological sciences from CSIR-Central Drug Research Institute (CSIR-CDRI), India in 2024. She is currently an Assistant Professor at the GLA University, Mathura. She has more than 20 publications in international peer-reviewed Journals. She is an expert in formulation and development, nanomedicine and pharmacokinetics focusing on innovative therapeutic and targeted drug delivery systems.

Neha Singh

Dr. Neha Singh received her Ph.D. in Biological Sciences from the CSIR-Central Drug Research Institute (CSIR-CDRI), India, in 2025. She is currently an Assistant Professor at the Lloyd School of Pharmacy, Greater Noida. Dr. Singh has contributed extensively to the field of pharmaceutical sciences, with many publications, patents, and book chapters in internationally recognised peer-reviewed journals. Her primary research interests include formulation development, nanomedicine and pharmacokinetics, with a focus on innovative therapeutic strategies and targeted drug delivery systems. Dr. Singh’s work reflects her commitment to advancing precision medicine and developing next-generation solutions for healthcare.

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Covid -19 and Nanoparticles

Ramendra Pati Pandey

Ramendra Pati Pandey is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biotechnology/Microbiology/Biomedical Engineering at the SRM University, Delhi-NCR, Sonepat. He was a FAPESP Post-Doctoral Fellow a very prestigious fellowship of Latin America at the Department of Medicine-InCor/HC-FMUSP, University of Sao Paulo, Brazil.

 

Deepika

Deepika has completed here master degree from Department of Biotechnology, Deenbandhu Choturam University and Technology, Sonepat, Haryana, India.

 

Reshma

Reshma completed her master's degree from the Royal Global University in Guwahati, Assam, India's department of Biotechnology.

 

Neehasri

Neehasri holds a master's degree in Zoology from Gauhati University in Guwahati, Assam, India, and has also passed the B.Ed. professional exam.

 

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The Use of AI in Pharmacovigilance

Dr. Alejandra Guerchicoff

Dr. Alejandra Guerchicoff is a Ph.D. in Molecular Genetics with postdoctoral training in Molecular Cardiology and Genetics of Cardiac Arrhythmias. She works as an Industry Advisor for the TCS ADD™ platform with the Life Sciences unit at TCS. Dr. Guerchicoff has over 20 years of experience in clinical research and post-marketing pharmacovigilance for medical devices, drugs, combination products, gene and cell therapy, and software for medical device products. She has authored many prestigious journal publications and books on diverse subjects and therapeutic areas. In her current role, Dr. Guerchicoff works on developing innovative technology solutions with AI and other modern technologies across various life sciences operations.

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ETCAMAH® (camizestrant) in combination with a CDK4/6 inhibitor approved in the US for 1st-line advanced HR-positive breast cancer

AstraZenecas ETCAMAH camizestrant in combination with a cyclindependent kinase CDK inhibitor abemaciclib palbociclib or ribociclib has been approved in the US for the treatment of adult patients

Global Experts to Gather in Osaka for PDA Aseptic Manufacturing and Regulatory Science Symposium 2026

As pharmaceutical manufacturers worldwide continue to navigate the implementation of PICS GMP Annex a landmark international symposium in Japan will bring together regulators industry leaders

Researchers Gain Faster Access to Complex DNA as Integrated DNA Technologies and Ansa Biotechnologies Expand Ordering Platform

Integrated DNA Technologies IDT a Danaher company and a global leader in genomics and Ansa Biotechnologies Inc a trusted partner for DNA synthesis today announced an expansion of their partnership

Biocytogen Enters into Non-Exclusive Licensing Agreement with Qilu Pharmaceutical for a Fully Human VHH Antibody to Support Innovative Drug Development in Neuroscience

Biocytogen Pharmaceuticals Beijing Co Ltd Biocytogen SSE HKEX today announced that it has entered into a nonexclusive licensing agreement with Qilu Pharmaceutical Co Ltd

Heidelberg Pharma and Huadong Medicine Sign Additional Collaboration Agreement to Jointly Develop New Antibody Drug Conjugates

Heidelberg Pharma AG FSE HPHA a clinicalstage biotech company developing innovative Antibody Drug Conjugates ADCs today announced that its whollyowned subsidiary Heidelberg Pharma Research

LEQEMBI® (lecanemab) Subcutaneous Formulation as an Initiation Treatment for Early Alzheimer’s Disease Approved in China

Eisai Co Ltd and Biogen Inc Nasdaq BIIB announced today that the National Medical Products Administration NMPA of China has approved the subcutaneous formulation subcutaneous autoinjector SCAI

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ZANVASTRO approved by FDA as first disease-modifying treatment for Alexander disease

Ionis Pharmaceuticals has received approval from the US Food and Drug Administration FDA for ZANVASTRO zilganersen to treat Alexander disease AxD in paediatric and adult patients

Global Experts to Gather in Osaka for PDA Aseptic Manufacturing and Regulatory Science Symposium 2026

As pharmaceutical manufacturers worldwide continue to navigate the implementation of PICS GMP Annex a landmark international symposium in Japan will bring together regulators industry leaders

HUTCHMED Enters into Agreement with GSK for Novel KRAS-EGFR Cancer Therapy

HUTCHMED has entered into an exclusive development and licensing agreement with GSK for HMPLA an investigational antibodytargeted therapy conjugate ATTC designed to target KRAS and EGFR in solid tumours

Everest Medicines Receives Approval for CARDAMYST to Treat Acute PSVT

Everest Medicines has received approval from Chinas National Medical Products Administration NMPA for CARDAMYST etripamil nasal spray for the conversion of acute symptomatic episodes

HUTCHMED Announces Approval of ATLED® (Fanregratinib) for FGFR2-Fusion/Rearrangement Intrahepatic Cholangiocarcinoma

HUTCHMED has received conditional approval from Chinas National Medical Products Administration NMPA for ATLED fanregratinib to treat adults with advanced metastatic or unresectable intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma ICC with FGFR fusion or rearrangement who have previously received systemic therapy

Osivax Enters into Collaboration with GC Biopharma to Develop Next-Generation Influenza Vaccine

Osivax and GC Biopharma have entered into a strategic collaboration to develop and commercialise a nextgeneration seasonal influenza vaccine designed to provide broader and more durable protection against a range of influenza strains