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Celebrating Black History Month: Black Scientists that Have Revolutionized the Life Sciences

XTalks

In the life sciences, countless Black scientists, researchers and medical professionals have made groundbreaking discoveries that have significantly advanced our understanding of biology and medicine. Drew’s work laid the groundwork for the American Red Cross Blood Bank and other blood donation programs worldwide.

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A biotech shelves its Huntington's drugs after trial failures

Bio Pharma Dive

Two drugs developed by Wave Life Sciences didn't appear to have an effect on disease-causing proteins, another setback for Huntington's research after disappointing results last week from Roche and Ionis.

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Innovation in immuno-oncology: Leading companies in oncolytic viral proteins

Pharmaceutical Technology

In the last three years alone, there have been over 633,000 patents filed and granted in the pharmaceutical industry, according to GlobalData’s report on Immuno-oncology in Pharmaceuticals: Oncolytic viral proteins. OVs can be attenuated natural viruses or recombinant viruses.

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Innovative Approaches to Antiviral Drug Development

XTalks

In this episode, Vera spoke with Dr. Sam Lee, Co-Chief Executive Officer and President of Cocrystal Pharma, a clinical-stage biotech company focusing on antiviral drug development with a unique structure-based drug discovery platform. As the conversation wraps up, Dr. Lee discusses his excitement for the future of antiviral drug development.

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Exploring Next-Gen Antivirals ft. Sam Lee, PhD, Co-CEO & President, Cocrystal Pharma – Xtalks Life Science Podcast Ep. 161

XTalks

In this episode, Ayesha spoke with Sam Lee, PhD, Co-Chief Executive Officer and President of Cocrystal Pharma , a company developing novel antiviral therapeutics against COVID-19 and other coronaviruses, influenza viruses and noroviruses. Subscribe to the Xtalks Life Science Podcast to never miss a new episode.

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PIC raises funds through Series A for breast cancer drug development

Pharmaceutical Technology

PIC Therapeutics has raised $35m in a Series A funding round led by OrbiMed to develop therapies for drug-resistant breast cancer. The funding round saw participation from current investors of the company, Advent Life Sciences and Belinda Termeer. This drug is an allosteric protein translation modulator that acts on eIF4E.

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Key Trends in the Life Sciences to Look Forward to in 2022

XTalks

If the past year is anything to go by, then 2022 will also be a year marked by continued innovations in the life sciences. The development and widespread adoption of new technologies is key to revolutionizing the way we diagnose, prevent, treat and manage disease. They can be developed and adapted quickly.