Accelerating Science

New frontiers in drug discovery and development

The field of drug discovery and development is entering a new era, driven by powerful technologies that are transforming the way we understand and treat disease. Innovations in areas such as metabolomics and proteomics are providing deeper insights into biological processes than ever before, allowing for the design of more targeted therapeutic strategies. While biologics and other advanced therapies are offering new avenues for treating complex conditions with precision. Paired with this greater biological insight, we are also seeing rapid growth in automation and high-throughput screening technologies, which are set to further accelerate the identification of potential drug candidates.

Read on in this Accelerating Science Feature, as we explore these cutting-edge advancements in more detail, highlighting how they and the vital work of the scientists wielding them are shaping the future of medicine, opening up new possibilities for more effective, personalized treatments.

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Standardizing metabolomics advances biomarker discovery

Discover how prioritizing reproducibility and method validation can empower researchers to unlock the full potential of metabolomics in advancing biomarker discovery and drug development.

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Preclinical Inflammatory Bowel Disease Models
Applying quantitative proteomics for target system analysis in preclinical inflammatory bowel disease models

Inotiv discusses the application of quantitative proteomics in preclinical studies of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), a chronic autoimmune disorder that affects millions of people worldwide.

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DAR determination using third generation conjugation method

Discover the evolution of antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) from lysine to site-specific conjugation. Learn how YMC Europe’s YMC-Triart Bio C4 column ensures accurate DAR determination.

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Optimize your lab with PURELAB Flex water systems by ELGA

With reduced energy consumption, minimal environmental impact, and precision performance, learn how PURELAB Flex water systems by ELGA can enhance laboratory workflows globally.

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Discover cellular thermal shift assay technology
Enhancing research on bifunctional degraders

Discover how CETSA (Cellular Thermal Shift Assay) can elevate advances in monitoring molecular events to elucidate molecular dynamics and cellular effects. benefit pharmaceutical solutions.

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Streamline laboratory operations with Sample Scheduler for OpenLab

Explore how Agilent OpenLab CDS with Sample Scheduler simplifies lab operations, managing analyses across instruments and improving data quality without costly integrations.

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Automated protein quantification assays for the Opentrons Flex

Explore three Opentrons Flex™ protocols that have been developed to respectively perform common protein quantification methods: BCA protein assays, Bradford protein assays and BCA peptide quantification assays.

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ELRIG Drug Discovery 2024

Updates from ELRIG Drug Discovery 2024

Explore on-demand presentations and video interviews from Europe’s largest conference for the drug discovery community. Drug Discovery 2024 hosted scientific tracks covering not only therapeutic themes such as mechanisms of ageing and cell & gene therapy, but also more practical aspects of drug discovery encompassing advances in assay design, applications in high content imaging, target identification and disease modelling.

Cameron Smith-Craig - ELRIG 2024 round up

Editor's roundup: ELRIG Drug Discovery 2024

SelectScience had an incredible time at the ELRIG Drug Discovery 2024 conference. It was inspiring to hear some of the latest advancements in drug discovery and meet so many talented individuals in the industry. Here are a few take aways from our Pharma and Applied Science Editor Cameron Smith-Craig.

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Prof. Ijeoma Uchegbu, UCL

Controlling in vivo drug transport using nanotechnology

Prof. Ijeoma Uchegbu, Professor of Pharmaceutical Nanoscience, UCL, and CSO at Nanomerics Ltd, discusses the advancements in nanotechnology over the past few decades and its pivotal role in transforming drug development.

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Cameron Smith-Craig, Pharma and Applied Science Editor
Cameron Smith-Craig, Pharma and Applied Science Editor