2022 in Retrospect: 10 Breakthrough Technologies in Drug Discovery

Reflecting on 2022, let’s review several breakthrough technologies that are shaping the future of biology research and drug discovery. I have prepared this list based on a review of recent articles published on BiopharmaTrend -- by myself and by numerous guest authors.

15 Biopharma Research Trends to Watch in 2022

Table of contents:    mRNA vaccines and RNA therapies  Epitranscriptomics Targeting RNA with small molecules Deep learning and big data in drug discovery Neoantigens Theranostics  Exosomes Synthetic Biology 3D Bioprinting Antibiotics “anti-trend” (and hope?) Nanotechnologies in Drug Delivery Gene Editing (CRISPR-Cas9) Aging research  Microbiome  Protein Degraders   Discoveries made in …

Technology Meets Biology in Canada

Over the past decade, Canada emerged as a promising global location for drug discovery and biotech business, especially when it comes to applying advanced technologies, such as artificial intelligence (AI) and quantum computing in life sciences.

Toronto’s Blossoming AI-driven Drug Discovery Scene

Canada has established itself as a rapidly growing global hub for artificial intelligence (AI) innovation and commercialization. This roots deep into the history of early programs and funding provided by Canadian Institute for Advanced Research (CIFAR) and the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) to such AI …

A New Breed of Biotechs is Taking a Lead

A Hong Kong-based artificial intelligence (AI)-driven drug discovery company Insilico Medicine has just announced the appointment of Dr. Michelle Chen as a Chief Business Officer (CBO) to oversee the company’s corporate strategies and business development activities. Dr. Chen is a lofty hire, having more than 20 years of experience in …

Major VC Rounds For AI-driven Biotechs in 2020

The ongoing COVID19 crisis forced biotech-oriented venture capitalists (VC) to somewhat slow down the pace of their usual deal-flow -- according to data by PitchBook biopharma venture deals in 2020 are down roughly 16% compared to last year.  However, there is still a lot going on in drug discovery and …