Newsletter | April 14, 2026

04.14.26 -- Next Generation Omics: Latest Insights From A Growing Field

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FEATURED EDITORIAL

Building Inclusivity Into Early-Stage Preclinical Drug Discovery

By Anuli Khairatkar

Systematically reporting both ancestry and sex as standard biological variables may foster more representative and translationally relevant approaches to drug discovery.

Next‑Generation Omics: Latest Insights From A Growing Field

By Ray Dogum, chief editor, Drug Discovery Online

Experts share their latest discovery and translational research using multi-omics technologies at the NextGen Omics Spatial & Data conference in Boston.

Thoughtful Supply Strategy Is No Longer Optional In Drug Development

By Lisa Sellers, Ph.D., San José State University

In drug discovery and development, supply chain decisions are often treated as a downstream concern. In reality, supply strategy is a development decision from the very beginning.

INDUSTRY INSIGHTS

Covalent Warhead Reactivity: A New Look At GSH Reactivity Assays

Application Note | By Stéphane Turcotte, X-Chem

Understanding covalent warhead kinetics is key to reducing safety risks early in discovery. Learn about a new approach to GSH‑based measurements that offers clearer predictors of toxicity.

Predicting Hepatotoxicity With The Liver-Chip

Webinar | Emulate

Enhance your understanding of liver organoids and their pivotal role in enhancing DILI risk prediction through the use of advanced Organ-Chip technology.

Hear From The Experts: LNPs Driving The Future Of Cell Therapy

Webinar | Cytiva

Explore how lipid nanoparticles are driving breakthroughs in cell therapy, from mRNA-based immune cell engineering to genome editing for CAR T cells and HSPCs from leading experts.

Prioritize Solvent Recycling And Recovery To Realize Your Green Goals

Article | By Niklaus Künzle and Brian Schwegler, Lonza

Building more sustainable practices across the pharmaceutical industry takes a collaborative and transparent effort. One leading CDMO is leveraging its solvent recovery efforts to yield major strides.

Simultaneous Spray Drying For Large/Small Mol Combinations

Q&A | Lonza

Gain insights into a “simul-spray” process pioneering for combining small and large molecules into a single, atomized drug product for inhalation administration.

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