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New podcast on the future for genomics and big data

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This is the latest episode of the free DDW narrated podcast, “What lies in the future for genomics and big data?”, and “ Why a recent advancement is a giant leap for human genomics ”. Listen here: The post New podcast on the future for genomics and big data appeared first on Drug Discovery World (DDW).

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NICE unveils five year plan promising faster access to medicines

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But it has also faced criticism from pharma companies that say it undervalues medicines – patients in the country were denied access to the expensive cystic fibrosis drug Orkambi for four years because of a pricing row with NICE and the NHS.

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Cybersecurity in pharma: Securing the future

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Pharma companies around the world have also faced similar threats , some of which have impacted national security and public health. There is also a debate as to how genomic information should be protected,” he adds. How we handle these questions from a technological and regulatory perspective is really critical.”

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Digitalising drug discovery

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The oceans of health data out there can be overwhelming for pharma companies to manage – but if extracted correctly, the prospect to develop drugs from scratch in as little as a year is very real, says Lifebit CEO, Dr Maria Chatzou Dunford. . on Big data: astronomical or genomical? ,

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Drug development and working with specialised Rare Disease networks

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In a recent webinar held by pharmaphorum, in partnership with IQVIA, a discussion was held looking at how to make academic and commercial medical research more efficient, while also looking at the opportunity of genomic data to bring benefits to patients and healthcare systems. The potential to leverage genomic data.

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Gene editing: beyond the hype

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Genome editing is an exciting but still nascent field, and companies in the area face as many obstacles as they do opportunities. Sangamo CEO Sandy Macrae told us how his company is being cautious about the hype and finding ways to be financially viable in an emerging space. The genomic medicine journey.

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Pharma’s spend on AI in drug discovery ‘could top $3bn by 2025’

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The number of AI-based drug discovery strategic alliances has increased significantly, from just 10 in 2015 to 105 in 2021, with companies like BenevolentAI, Exscientia and Insilico Medicine featuring prominently in the dealmaking. billion, according to the report.

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