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Turning science into business: An optimised alternative to antibodies

Drug Discovery World

Addressing this need in the market has allowed us penetration to work with 75% of the top twenty pharma companies. This project still acts as a robust proof-of-concept for the potential of our technology in diagnostics and as assay reagents. Does the use of automation allow the company to maintain lower staff levels?

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Transitioning Between Academia and Industry: Advice from Leading Scientists That Made the Switch

XTalks

Xtalks spoke with WeiQi Lin, MD, PhD, executive vice president, research & development, and principal scientist at DURECT Corporation — a company focused on developing drugs and drug delivery methods in therapeutic areas with significant unmet need — about her transition from academia to industry.