Newsletter | August 12, 2025

08.12.25 -- The Rise Of NAMs

FEATURED EDITORIAL

The Rise Of NAMs

New Approach Methods (NAMs) are rapidly being accepted as replacements for preclinical animal tests long considered to be the gold standard. NAMs include systems of organoids, organs-on-chips, AI-based prediction models, and non-mammalian species.

High-Risk, High-Reward Innovations From EULAR 2025

The 2025 European Congress of Rheumatology (EULAR) showcased a shift in immunology, highlighting a convergence of next-generation mechanisms and novel therapeutic modalities. Of note is the emergence of cell therapies as a treatment strategy.

INDUSTRY INSIGHTS

Two Steps Forward, One Step Back: IND Submission In Early Development

A panel of product development experts examines blind spots that can plague early development strategies, as well as important considerations when navigating the path toward an IND submission.

A Novel Cell-Based Assay For Ubiquitin Drug Discovery

Learn about a novel cell-based assay that can advance ubiquitin ligase drug discovery. This high-throughput method simplifies assay development, saving time and resources.

Triplex RT-dPCR Method For A Safety Study In Drug Development

Discover how an innovative technology harnesses natural RNA editing with EONs and digital PCR to precisely correct mutations, which offers a novel approach to treating genetic diseases.

10 Evolved Terms Every Scientist Should Know About Targeted Protein Degradation

Targeted Protein Degradation is a core drug discovery strategy. Evolving terminology, from ternary complex dynamics to AI-guided design, is essential for scientists to navigate this advancing field in 2025.

Process Re-Design For Sustainability In Small Molecule Manufacturing

Review the optimization of the manufacturing process of a pharmaceutical intermediate, and discover how yield can be improved substantially via suitable reaction engineering.

CRISPR Meets LNPs: A New Era In Cell And Gene Therapies

Explore how lipid nanoparticles are revolutionizing non-viral gene editing with scalable, efficient delivery for both ex vivo and in vivo applications, which features new CRISPR-LNP data in T cells.

Rapid Development Of Amorphous Solid Dispersions For Bioavailability

See how an amorphous solid dispersion (ASD) of acalabrutinib was designed using in vitro studies and in silico modeling. Understand how ASD formulations can enhance bioavailability.

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