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In the ever-evolving realm of pharmaceutical research and development (R&D), the powerful wave of digitalization is restructuring conventional methodologies and paving the way for a novel era of ingenuity and streamlined processes. Termed digital transformation, this profound shift entails the strategic infusion of cutting-edge information technologies into established drug discovery and development procedures. Leading this revolution are technologies like big data analytics, artificial intelligence (AI), blockchain, and telemedicine. Digital transformation signifies a potential revolution in

Nanomaterials have been one of the most exciting scientific and technical innovations of the past few decades. Due to their very high surface to volume ratios, they exhibit properties that can differ dramatically from those for the same material in bulk. This, and their ability to be designed and synthesized with multiple surface functionalities, has seen them used for a myriad of bespoke applications in industry and medicine.

Their medical applications span delivery systems for drugs, proteins and DNA/RNA to diagnostics, targeted cancer treatments, to theranostics. They have been used ver

Pharmaceutical companies are faced with the challenge of effectively managing and analyzing large volumes of data, which come in various formats, in order to extract meaningful and actionable insights. This is crucial for efficient drug development that balances cost and effectiveness. The use of cutting-edge technologies can help uncover the mechanisms of diseases, optimize clinical trials, and improve production efficiency and accuracy. By utilizing data analytics and automation, pharmaceutical companies can optimize their manufacturing processes and ensure timely and reliable delivery of d

Clinical trials are scientific studies that test the safety and effectiveness of new treatments or interventions in human volunteers. Their purpose is to determine if these innovations are safe, effective, and superior to existing options. Conducted in multiple phases, each phase has specific objectives to address safety and effectiveness concerns. Successful clinical trial results can lead to regulatory approval for widespread use in the general population.

Clinical research technology platforms have also emerged, providing participant-facing apps and websites where you can build in or interface with some or all the previously mentioned solutions, as well as expanding to other research-related activities such as virtual training, electronic informed consent form (eICF), participant recruitment, engagement, visit reminders and concierges, etc. Implementing these platforms, the individual participant is given an even more active role in their own research journey, as they are responsible to enter their own subjective data directly into the designa

To bring this into reality, pharmaceutical PV organisations need to move into a “digitalised future” where technology plays a key role in PV processes. This includes automating and streamlining the information streams to reduce complexity, from case processing to reporting. Once automated, companies need to begin to look to artificial intelligence to add further value from their data.

By applying artificial intelligence (AI) and data science approaches, organisations can turn the overabundance of data from being a challenge to solve, into an opportunity. A well-designed, automated, AI-powe

Artificial Intelligence (AI) and machine learning-based technologies have the potential to transform healthcare because they offer new and important insights derived from the vast amount of data generated during the delivery of healthcare every day. The capacity of AI to learn from real-world feedback and improve its performance makes this technology uniquely suited as Software as a Medical Device (SaMD) and is responsible for it being a rapidly expanding area of research and development. Clinical pharmacy practice may undergo major change due to the implementation of this technology. The cha

Functional service has been ranked high among the buzz words of the clinical research industry. Both sponsor organisations and service providers are equally excited about the opportunities this model offers and the potentially win-win situation it provides to them. Sponsor organisations typically send individual protocol-related service RFPs (request for proposals) to CROs and follow-up with contract negotiations. Sponsors have realised the benefits of reduced oversight and contract management a complete functional service outsourcing model offers saving valuable time and resources.

Bacterial infections are responsible for a wide spectrum of diseases in humans causing significant morbidity and mortality on a global scale. Bacteria can survive in two different forms: free-living planktonic form and biofilm form. Bacterial biofilms are densely packed communities of bacterial cells which are surrounded by a self-produced polymeric matrix. It is reported that over 80% of microbial infections including many chronic diseases in humans are associated with biofilm. Apart from causing havoc in the form of deadly diseases, biofilm bacteria can make medical implants malfunctional o

Traditional clinical trials have long served as the cornerstone of medical research, providing essential evidence for evaluating the safety and efficacy of new interventions. However, these trials often encounter significant challenges, including inefficiencies, high costs, logistical complexities, and limited participant diversity. Post the COVID-19 pandemic era, a groundbreaking approach called decentralized clinical trials (DCTs) has emerged as the new normal, harnessing technological advancements to revolutionize the landscape of medical research. This article explores the principles, key

Medicine is the testament to the virtue of human innovation - a collective desire to reduce the burden of disease and an ever evolving journey to enhance the quality of human health. The origin of medicines can be traced back to ancient times when human began to use the natural resources to treat injuries and illness. Highly developed and documented evidences of medicinal practices comes from the world’s most ancient civilisations such as Egypt, India, China and Greece1. Traditional Chinese medicine2, which dates back more than 2,500 years, used a combination of herbs, acupuncture, and other

Artificial intelligence is a field of engineering and science that focus on making intelligent machines. Artificial intelligence is a top technology that is reshaping the pharmaceutical industry's future. For ages, the pharmaceutical industry has been developing cures and treatments. Traditionally, medication design and manufacture took many years, extensive clinical studies, and sky-high prices.This has been changing with the advancement of 21st-century technology. We will see different drug designs, manufacturing, and clinical trials in the future.

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A countless number of proteins including growth factors receptors, and cytokines play a pivotal role during the onset and exacerbation of numerous human diseases including cancer, autoimmune and inflammatory disorders.1

Of these proteins, extracellular and membrane-associated proteins represent around 40% of human proteome and they play diversified roles including signal transduction, cell adhesion, cell-cell interaction, and solute transport. Accordingly, the vast majority (ca. 60%) of current therapeutic approaches; such as small molecule inhibitors, oligonucleotide agents and monoclonal

Many Pharma companies in EU suffer a size problem. When revenues are below 100 M€ is extremely difficult to survive in a market where to renew the portfolio is increasingly costly, as well as to pay the regulatory demands, which grow year by year (environmental regulations, verification, wastes processing, plastics control, etc...). Additionally, the easy solution of playing in the Generics Market does not work anymore, mostly due to the devastating price erosion in major markets (France, Germany, Italy and Spain). These companies use to be a family property and their operations do not exceed

Cannabis plants contain a wide variety of complex compounds including phytocannabinoids, terpenoids and flavonoids, found mainly in the inflorescences. Major phytocannabinoids like CBD and ∆9-THC have beneficial effects on human health. It is well known that variations in their profiles are connected to growth, light quality, humidity, the use of pesticides, harvesting and especially post-harvesting, like improper drying procedures that can facilitate fungal and microbial growth. Mass spectrometry is the tool of choice for the analysis of all these biologically active compounds along with tha

The spleen is an organ found in all vertebrates. It is a large secondary lymphoid organ that primarily functions as a blood filter. The second spleen’s function is immune system surveillance. As a specialized immune organ, the spleen plays a significant role in innate and adaptive immunity. Specifically, the spleen is a crucial organ for peripheral immune tolerance, complementing central immune tolerance. Splenectomy in both study animals and humans results in overwhelming infections with especially, encapsulated bacteria [1]. On the opposite, supporting the immune system with an additional s

Human and veterinary antimicrobial misuse is one of the cornerstone drivers of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) leading to a rapidly drying up of the antibiotic pipeline. In 2010, the Indian subcontinent was adjudicated to be the world’s largest consumer of antibiotics and hence curbing injudicious use of antibiotics was a must. The current drivers of AMR include veterinary, human, biomedical waste and from innate evolutionary genetical factors leading to the genesis of the menacing MDR, XDR and PDR strains seen worldwide. High grade of evidence now underscores the necessity for antimicrobial s

Cancer is considered as a common name to address a large group comprising more than 100 diseases affecting several parts of the body. All cancers show common characteristics such as the uncontrolled growth and proliferation of abnormal cells, infiltrating and spreading to different tissues and organs throughout the body, and destroying the normal cells and tissues. Cancer can begin in the epithelial tissue and is known as carcinomas, and when it begins in the connective or supportive tissue, they are called sarcomas. The blood cancers are known as leukemias, and when it begins in the plasma c

This article explores the profound impact of bioinformatics in the realm of precision oncology, revolutionising the understanding, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer. Bioinformatics, a multidisciplinary field, bridges the gap between vast biological datasets and meaningful insights, enabling personalised therapies and groundbreaking discoveries. However, challenges in data integrity, reproducibility, and infrastructure must be overcome to fully realise it’s potential. Bioinformatics stands as a beacon of hope, ushering in an era where cancer is decoded at its molecular core, promising improve

While traditional vaccine modalities continue to play an important role, 87% of the respondents intend to focus on mRNA and the majority believe this modality will dominate the future vaccine landscape. Most manufacturers stated an intent to establish capabilities in novel vaccine platforms and indicated that both traditional and modern cell-based vaccines remain important given their proven regulatory record, high efficacy, and generally fewer side effects.

Given the protection offered by the SARS-CoV-2 mRNA vaccines and the accelerated development timelines, it’s no surprise that this mo