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New cell therapy model accelerates cancer treatment development

Drug Target Review

In the rapidly advancing field of cell therapies, Dr Jason Bock has emerged as a leader, known for his innovative approach to optimising the development process. With over 25 years of experience in therapeutics, Bock has played a pivotal role in shaping the future of cell therapies, particularly through his work at CTMC.

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Broad Institute and Bayer extend their cardiovascular alliance

Broad Institute

Broad Institute and Bayer extend their cardiovascular alliance By Leah Eisenstadt June 11, 2025 Breadcrumb Home Broad Institute and Bayer extend their cardiovascular alliance Partnership will continue with renewed focus on developing new cardiovascular therapies.

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New tRNA tech aims to rewrite rare disease treatment

Drug Target Review

My transition to biotech and rare diseases was deeply personal – my son was diagnosed with Duchenne muscular dystrophy in 2020. “My My transition to biotech and rare diseases was deeply personal – my son was diagnosed with Duchenne muscular dystrophy in 2020,” Michelle explains.

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The rising impact of biomarkers in early clinical development

Drug Target Review

As our understanding of the underlying biology of disease grows more sophisticated, emerging therapies operate on increasingly complex biopathological systems and mechanisms. Safety biomarkers account for adverse effects of a therapy under study. There are several types of biomarkers to consider.

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Organoids: the versatile platform for discovery and regeneration

Drug Target Review

Organoids will play increasingly crucial roles not only in research and diagnostics, but also in therapies to restore and enhance the human body. MedComm (2020). Aside from kidney repair, some other areas of active research include the transplantation of organoids to repair retinal degeneration and to repair colon injury.

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The Real Cost of Complexity: What Every Drug Developer Needs to Know

PPD

Internal costs: The complexity of protocol designs a necessity for innovative therapies often requires more diverse patient populations, more extensive data collection and sophisticated trial methodologies, all of which demand higher financial outlays. Nearly 39% of sponsors cite these costs as primarily driven by complex protocols.

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Time for change: non-human primates in drug research

Drug Target Review

While some therapeutic areas still rely heavily on NHPs – like biologics and gene therapies – many others are exploring models that offer better scalability and ethical acceptability. USDA (2020). In the future, the most effective and ethical research won’t rely on tradition – it will be driven by technology, transparency and trust.