In the Project-Pipeline view of your DISCOVERY & RESEARCH [04] dashboard you can see details on how good your compound is addressing the target (TARGET) – this might influence the effect of your drug, how toxic your compound is (TOXICITY) – this might influence potential adverse events of your drug, and manufacturability (is it possible to manufacture your drug easily) (MANUFACT.).
In the column “Status” you will find some additional information: e.g. is the project ongoing, on hold, terminated, or is there a need for a decision or there might be a hint that the current phase is not funded (so no progress can be made in this project during this quarter). Just click on “DECISION NEEDED” to get to the project detail screen and make your decisions.
| Drug Discovery & Research is a complex and time-consuming process that involves identifying and developing potential new medicines. The journey begins with target identification, where scientists pinpoint specific biological targets (such as e.g. proteins) linked to a particular disease. Once a target is identified drug discovery starts. Vast compound libraries are screened or computational methods (also using nowadays Artificial Intelligence) are used to discover molecules that interact with these targets. Promising candidates undergo rigorous preclinical testing, including cell and animal studies to assess their safety, efficacy and mechanism of action. This stage is crucial to identify potential side effects and optimize the drug’s properties before progressing to clinical trials. |