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Can genetic data be a magic bullet for drug R&D?

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Drug development has long been an issue for the pharma industry, due to the expense and the high failure rate of potential treatments. Ben Hargreaves finds that the vast amount of genetic data that exists today could help provide a faster, more targeted way of developing new drug candidates.

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Gene editing: beyond the hype

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Genome editing is an exciting but still nascent field, and companies in the area face as many obstacles as they do opportunities. Sangamo CEO Sandy Macrae told us how his company is being cautious about the hype and finding ways to be financially viable in an emerging space.

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Where is the drug discovery expertise happening in the UK?

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Dr Salako says there are some clear fields of work associated with different areas, which include: Hertfordshire as a cell and gene therapy hub, with a number of companies in this space clustered around Stevenage. billion in funding.

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The trends driving ELRIG Drug Discovery 2022

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This year’s event will cover some of the most exciting advancements in areas spanning screening, automation, high content imaging, disease models, cell and gene therapies and how innovation is being driven through partnerships and collaborations. Cell and gene therapies. billion, compared to $19.9

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How epilepsy researchers are moving the needle past anti-seizure treatments

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Several biotech companies and researchers are now exploring medical devices and gene therapies to address not just common forms of epilepsy, but also rare conditions such as Dravet Syndrome. New developments in the anti-seizure pipeline Genomic screenings can also be used to sharpen the efficacy of already available treatments.

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What to expect from drug discovery and development in 2023

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As such, 2022 saw a marked fall in ROI for global pharmaceutical companies and their research and development activities. According to research from Deloitte 1 , the average ROI in R&D for global pharma companies fell to just 1.2% We are seeing the change from traditional biopharmaceuticals to cell and gene therapies.

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Life Science Trends to Look Out for in 2024

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In 2024, pharma companies and emerging biotechs will improve candidate safety profiles and reduce off-target effects by exploiting predictive intelligence unlocked by AI,” she predicts. CRISPR Gene Editing Therapeutics CRISPR/Cas-9 technology makes lists like this almost every year, and for good reason.