Pharma R&D Today
Ideas and Insight supporting all stages of Drug Discovery & Development
Finding Answers Where You Least Expect Them
Posted on November 19th, 2018 by Christy J. Wilson in Pharma R&D
The hard work of drug development often goes down well-worn paths that can be tedious, time-consuming and frustrating, but – with time and dedication – can yield exciting results. Sometimes, however, scientists who think outside the box find themselves taking unconventional routes in their efforts to create innovative new therapies. (more…)
Machine Learning Could Make Drug Discovery Faster, Cheaper, Better
Posted on November 6th, 2018 by Jabe Wilson in Pharma R&D
The stats on the increasingly high cost (and low success rates) in drug discovery are always jarring. As Phee Waterfield of Binary District Journal reports:
- Bringing a new drug to market is estimated to cost major pharma firms more than $4 billion
- The process can take 10-15 years
- Fewer than 10% actually make it to market
AI Can Work Wonders, But Can It Create Miracle Cures?
Posted on June 19th, 2018 by Christy J. Wilson in Pharma R&D
Modern technology seems downright magical at times. There are so many things that it can do for us at the push of a button, whether it’s our personal devices instantly retrieving information or massive industrial machines (more…)
Helping Startups in the Pursuit of Drug Discovery Success
Posted on March 27th, 2018 by Christy J. Wilson in Pharma R&D
As big pharmaceutical companies struggle to get enough value for their R&D dollars in today’s challenging innovation landscape, small pharmas and biotech startups have come to play a crucial role in the drug discovery process. (more…)
