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Closing the translation gap in oncology drug development

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The recent passage of the FDA Modernization Act, which removed the requirement for animal testing when suitable alternatives are available, has highlighted the inadequacy of animal models most often used for in vivo research. Cancer is far more complex than the sum of its parts. Mice have long been heroes of preclinical cancer research.

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Taking an ‘upside-down’ approach to mRNA delivery

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Once its potential as a means of stimulating an immune response had been established, attention quickly turned to where else the technology could provide a therapeutic solution. The pandemic proved that mRNA technology could provide effective protection against infectious disease, at least in the case of COVID-19.

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How mice with humanised immune systems are advancing cell-based immunotherapy

Drug Discovery World

Immunotherapies have become more popular due to their ability to trigger and train the patient’s immune system to recognise and attack tumour cells, provide strong immune responses, and reduce the severity of adverse side effects generally associated with chemotherapies. Jespersen et al.

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The evolution of assays for immuno-oncology research

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Cancer is a complex heterogenous multistep disease characterised by uncontrolled cell proliferation combined with a dysregulated immune response. A healthy immune system is naturally primed to eliminate malignant and abnormal cells through a synchronised and dynamic interplay between adaptive and innate immunity.

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What to expect from PEGS Europe 2023: Day 1

Drug Discovery World

Ahead of protein and antibody engineering conference PEGS Europe 2024 in Lisbon, DDW’s Megan Thomas looks at what to expect from each track of the annual biologics technology meeting. Luncheon presentations will be given by Andrew Bradbury, MB BS, PhD, Chief Scientific Officer, Specifica, and Stefanie Kall, Ph.D.,