Industry Pharmaceutical

A new drug project manager’s responsibility

As a new drug project manager, the primary task is to develop a detailed project plan based on the project’s standard operating procedures (SOPs) and stakeholder registry after initiating a new drug development project. In order for beginner to understand the...
Chemical PopSci

The rising concern of PFAS

PFAS (Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances) are a group of man-made chemicals that are resistant to degradation, meaning they can persist in the water, soil, and air in many regions for a long time. Due to their widespread use...
Industry Pharmaceutical

Boron in the spotlight-Drugs that containing boron

The importance of boron to med chem is undeniable. It is also crowned with Nobel prize in 1979 by recognizing prof. Herbert C. Brown’s contribution to boron chemistry. However, the incorporation of boron in durg molecules...
GLP Pharmaceutical Regulation

What non-clinical safety test are used to support drug indicated for pregnant women?

Due to ethical concerns, testing medications directly on pregnant women is strictly limited. Therefore, non-clinical safety tests play a crucial role in assessing potential risks associated with a drug for pregnant women and the developing fetus. Some...
Industry Pharmaceutical PopSci Regulation

New FDA Regulations for Medication Use During Pregnancy and Lactation

Pregnancy is a special period in a woman’s life. Most medications taken by pregnant women can cross the placenta and enter the fetal body, thereby affecting fetal development. The effects of medication vary depending on the...
Pharmaceutical PopSci

Common prefixes and suffixes in generic drugs

If you are familiar with some generic drug names, you should already notice a lot of them share the same prefix or suffix. It usually means the same drug class sharing the same prefix or suffix....
Industry Pharmaceutical

How generic drug names are decided

Who is in charge? There are two main organizations are responsible for assigning generic drug names: The United States Adopted Names (USAN) Council: A collaborative effort between the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the American...
Pharmaceutical PopSci

Name a drug VS Name a person

A brand drug is the precious kid of the drug company and their dedicated staff that bring the drug to patients. They will name the drug as seriously as people name their children. Naming a drug...
Biotech Industry Pharmaceutical

How to identify lead compounds in drug discovery

Identifying drug lead compounds, the starting point for drug development, is a crucial and multifaceted process. Here’s a breakdown of some key strategies employed in this scientific endeavor: 1. Target Identification and Validation: The journey begins...
Biotech GLP Industry Pharmaceutical

Keys for selecting preclinical drug candidate

Selecting a preclinical candidate is a critical step in drug development. It is a million dollars decision.  It involves choosing the most promising drug molecule from a pool of candidates to move forward for further testing. Obviously, the...