Jun 27 2021
From testing new treatments for Alzheimer’s to fast-tracking clinical trials of COVID-19 vaccines, drug development is integral to the pharmaceutical sector. Below, we explore some of the latest advances in drug development spearheaded by world-class universities.
Defining drug development
Drug development describes the process of launching a new pharmaceutical drug after a “lead compound” has been isolated during the drug discovery stage. In some cases, the drug may be selected for Breakthrough Therapy, a process designed to accelerate the development process and fast-track commercial availability.
Universities and drug development
The Centre for Targeted Protein Degradation (CeTPD) at the University of Dundee
Protein Degradation Centre to Revolutionise Drug Discovery labmate-online.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from labmate-online.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
University of Dundee announces £5m research centre to create 25 jobs thecourier.co.uk - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from thecourier.co.uk Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.