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Small Molecules Evolve

Drug Hunter

Small molecule drugs make up most of the drugs we take conveniently as pills, including painkillers like ibuprofen (Advil), antibiotics like penicillin and amoxicillin, or cholesterol-lowering drugs like atorvastatin (Lipitor). The small molecules drugs of today look nothing like the molecules of the 1970s.

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Redefining Acceleration of the Drug Development Journey

PPD

By accelerating timelines, anticipating challenges and alleviating bottlenecks, pharmaceutical companies and combined CDMO and CRO partners together can help ensure those potential treatments reach the patients who need them as efficiently as possible.

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Antibody Drug Conjugates: windows of opportunity

Drug Target Review

These therapies have broadened treatment options for patients to expand beyond the more traditional small molecule drug alternatives. 2 However, when dosed at the MTD, ADCs display improved efficacy over small molecules in oncology trials. 3D rendering of Antibody Drug Conjugate Molecules.

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Altasciences At CPHI Americas 2025

Alta Sciences

In May 2025, Altasciences attended CPHI Americas in Philadelphia, where industry leaders, innovators, and stakeholders gathered to explore the latest advancements in pharmaceutical development technologies and connect with providers. Why does that matter? Beyond the science, what’s exciting is how this technology opens doors. The response?

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From siloed data to breakthroughs: multimodal AI in drug discovery

Drug Target Review

Clinical genomics, powered by NGS, enables more precise target validation, improved patient stratification and optimised trial design, ultimately aiming to increase PoS. Only in this way can AI reach its full potential in accelerating drug discovery and improving trial success rates. Highlighting data integration.

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Orforglipron’

New Drug Approvals

Orforglipron ( LY-3502970 ) is an oral, non-peptide, small-molecule GLP-1 receptor agonist developed as a weight loss drug by Eli Lilly and Company. [1] 1] It was discovered by Chugai Pharmaceutical Co. 1] It was discovered by Chugai Pharmaceutical Co. 1] It was discovered by Chugai Pharmaceutical Co.

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Biotech leader champions targeted cancer treatments and diversity

Drug Target Review

As the CEO of iOnctura, an innovative oncology biopharmaceutical company she co-founded in 2017, Catherine has played a key role in advancing the development of highly targeted small molecules aimed at revolutionising cancer treatment. Additionally, we are preparing to launch several other trials over the coming months.