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The evolution of AI in drug discovery: learning from history’s mistakes (Part 2)

Drug Target Review

Sujeegar Jeevanandam, an expert with 13 years of experience in life sciences R&D, offers valuable insights into the current state and future trajectory of artificial intelligence in drug discovery. Pharmacokinetics describes how the body processes a drug including its absorption, distribution, metabolism and elimination.

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The rising impact of biomarkers in early clinical development

Drug Target Review

As pharmacological indicators, biomarkers overcome the static nature of traditional in vitro cellular studies by providing more dynamic models of pharmacokinetic processes that reflect active biological mechanisms. International Journal of Molecular Sciences. Co-published by National Institutes of Health (US), Bethesda (MD).

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Shifting the ADC focus from antibody to payload

Drug Target Review

With an extensive background in small molecule chemistry, bioconjugation and protein science, these expert teams are leading efforts to place payload development at the centre of ADC innovation. And in the small molecule space, it’s about overcoming pharmacokinetic factors and formulation issues.”

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The future of CNS drug development: signs of real progress

Drug Target Review

A board-certified toxicologist, she specialises in designing and managing nonclinical programmes across various modalities, including toxicology, pharmacokinetics, ADME and safety pharmacology. Her expertise spans CRO oversight, regulatory strategy and CTD-compliant submissions for INDs and NDAs.

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Biogen Advances Investigational SMA Therapy to Registrational Trials After Positive Phase 1 Data

The Pharma Data

Phase 1 Study Overview The Phase 1 clinical program was structured as a single ascending dose study to assess safety, tolerability, and pharmacokinetics of salanersen. The study included two parts: Part A : A randomized, placebo-controlled segment in healthy adult male volunteers.

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A spatial approach to understanding drug dynamics using mass spectrometry imaging

Drug Target Review

Unlike traditional pharmacokinetic (PK) studies that rely on plasma measurements alone, MSI, when combined with traditional histology, enables spatial mapping of drug distribution, metabolism and target engagement. Stefan has held pivotal roles at leading life science companies including Roche and Siemens Healthineers.

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Time for change: non-human primates in drug research

Drug Target Review

Their unique suitability has made them valuable for evaluating pharmacokinetics, toxicology and safety in drug candidates before human clinical trials. To overcome these hurdles, stakeholders must invest in collaborative research, transparent data sharing and regulatory science. Are we nearing a post-NHP future?