Tag: biotech

How to successfully develop and validate molecular biomarkers for use in clinical trials

Diana Nijholt, Consultant Translational & Clinical Development

Introduction In our previous blog entitled ‘Biomarkers in early development‘, we highlighted the different types of biomarkers and their applications in (early) drug development. We discussed that biomarkers have the potential to speed up and enhance the chances of success of a clinical development program. A biomarker can, for example, define a patient subset most continue reading…

What is the Right Dose for Patients: An Introduction for Laymen

What is the right dose for patients

Introduction In my role as a consultant and in conversations with individuals who have limited experience in clinical drug development, I often find that there is some confusion between the terms “dose” and “exposure” (the plasma or local concentration of a drug). While these terms are related, they refer to distinct concepts, and understanding the continue reading…

How to Prepare Paediatric Investigational Plans (PIPs) for ATMPs: Key Clinical Science Insights

Paediatric clinical development considerations for ATMPs

Advanced Therapeutic Medicinal Products (ATMPs)—which include gene therapies, cell therapies, and tissue-engineered products — represent a new frontier in medicine, particularly in addressing serious and life-threatening conditions. To ensure that these innovative therapies are safe and effective for children, the preparation of Paediatric Investigational Plans (PIPs) is crucial. Under Paediatric Regulation (EC) No 1901/2006, [1] continue reading…

Antibody-drug conjugates: targeted cancer therapies coming of age

Bert-Jan Haijema Gert Barf CMC Antibody-drug conjugates, ADCs

Antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) are currently at the forefront of the drug development revolution occurring in oncology delivering on the long-standing promise of a highly effective and selective cancer treatment. They are among the fastest-growing drug classes in oncology with a remarkable surge in marketing approvals in recent years. Nine ADCs were FDA approved from 2017 continue reading…

Patient-Driven Drug Development: Does Patient Involvement Truly Improve the Success Rates of New Treatments?

In recent years, the biotechnology industry has seen a transformative shift towards patient-driven drug development. At 3D-PharmXchange, we have experienced firsthand the impact that patient involvement can have on the development of new therapies. It has already been well described that patients bring a unique perspective that often reshapes the design of clinical trials. Their continue reading…