Drug Discovery Featured Articles & Applications

  1. Developability: Making Better Bets On Biologic Winners 10/25/2021

    Developability assessments are objective analyses of a molecule’s therapeutic potential, but their execution is as much art as it is science. AltruBio VP of Technical Development Gene Lee, Ph.D. shares his insight into when, why, and how to go about assessing CMC developability.

  2. The Need For AI/ML In Drug Discovery, Dev, & Clinical Trials 10/25/2021

    While an influx of new companies and technologies is spurring innovation in the industry, these startups are increasingly in competition for talent and capital. Although a fairly new area with respect to the use of AI, the drug design and development process is ripe for the application of machine learning and deep learning techniques. 

  3. Updated Orange Book/Biologic Patent Study: Key Learnings 10/20/2021

    Recently in 2021, the United States Patent and Trademark Office published an update to its 2019 Orange Book patent/biologic patent study report, analyzing America Invents Act post-grant proceeding outcomes for biologic patents and Orange Book‑listed patents between Sept. 16, 2012, and June 30, 2021. This article shares key learnings.

  4. Gene Therapy & AADC Deficiency 10/18/2021

    In AADC deficiency, dopamine is not produced in the part of the brain called the putamen, which is, therefore, a prime target for gene therapy.

  5. Technology Transfers: Critical To Medicine Mobilization, Success & Sustainability 10/13/2021

    When an innovative device or drug product has shown promise in the research and discovery phase, the process needs to be further developed for clinical, then commercial, production. Often, this means the process must be transferred to a new site that can accommodate further development and scale-up. When executed properly, this transition can be successful.

  6. Is A SPAC The Right Option For Your Emerging Biotech? 10/1/2021

    As biotech and emerging pharma companies weigh their options for raising capital, the popularity of the special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) has surged, with a 175% increase in announced SPAC M&As seen between 2019 and 2020. This article examines the considerations you should make when weighing if a SPAC is the right option for your company.

  7. Cell And Gene Therapies: Solving Six Challenges 9/20/2021

    This past year has seen remarkable progress in the growth of cell and gene therapies. While advances in cell reprogramming, genetic editing, and manufacturing mean affordable cell and gene therapies for a range of diseases and uses, the go-forward path will require planning around these six major issues.

  8. Biotech Patenting: 4 Tips & Personal Experiences 9/13/2021

    When you file for patent protection for your discoveries, keep these 4 tips in mind. I also share some of my personal experiences with patenting from over the course of the last 28 years, from when I cofounded 180 Life Sciences through now.

  9. How To Find & Manage Biotech Consultants Effectively 9/6/2021

    The roles being filled by biotech consultants have grown considerably, as companies are becoming more familiar with working with consultants and more people are interested in pursuing a consultant career. But how do we find good consultants, and how do we ensure that our consultants are as committed and engaged as our full-time employees? Here's how to accomplish that.

  10. What’s The Role Of Interim Consultants In The Life Sciences & How Do We Use Them Effectively? 9/3/2021

    When life sciences companies need new talent, they typically have two options: bring in a consultant or hire a full-time employee. Usually, this decision is dictated by the permanence of the role, but sometimes, timelines complicate things. In this situation, an interim consultant can be the solution. But what is the interim consultant's role, really, and how do we use them effectively?