Pharma R&D Today
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Translational Medicine, Data Access and Pharmaceutical Innovation
Posted on January 17th, 2018 by Sherry Winter in Pharma R&D
Some of the early seeds of translational medicine were planted in 1992 when the U.S. National Cancer Institute introduced a program designed to improve and accelerate the knowledge exchange between basic and clinical science. (more…)
Quantitative Proteomics: A Major Piece in the Precision Medicine Puzzle
Posted on December 22nd, 2017 by Betsy Davis in Pharma R&D
Our genetic make-up, where we live and how we live, are all important factors to consider when we are dealing with disease. For a very long time, medicine has mostly been designed to treat the sickness without much thought to the individual who has it. (more…)
Compound Discovery May Spur Therapies for Autoimmune Conditions
Posted on December 20th, 2017 by Christy J. Wilson in Pharma R&D
People who develop autoimmune often suffer from their effects for the rest of their lives, frustrated by the lack of cure. Though there are various treatments available to help manage some of these conditions, they often don’t work very well and the disease continues to take a major toll on the patient and his or her quality of life. (more…)
Chemists Concerned About How Their Field is Viewed
Posted on December 13th, 2017 by Prima Sung in Chemistry
Chemistry and its importance in everyday life is often underrated at best, and wildly misunderstood at worst. The stock image of scientists in white lab coats holding beakers of toxic chemicals has been hard to shake (more…)