Knowledge Library
Discovery, Characterization, and Manufacture of Peptide Radiopharmaceuticals
A new wave of drugs that achieves targeted delivery of radioisotopes is rapidly gaining momentum. As the discovery pipeline widens and new drug approvals increase, the field is expanding and becoming more diverse in the strategies employed to deliver cell-killing radioisotopes. One area that is showing considerable promise is the incorporation of an isotope-chelating moiety …Read More >
Rare Disease Therapeutics: Accelerating Development and Improving Access
Advances in the understanding of rare disease biology, coupled with innovative technology and therapeutic platforms, has led to progress in the research and development of drugs for rare diseases. Despite these advances, many rare diseases still lack useful treatments and the need for new approaches remains high. In this webinar, we will discuss important trends …Read More >
Biophysical and Structural Biology Methods Enable Fragment-Based Ligand Discovery
Powerful biophysical and structural biology tools enable the study of large numbers of fragments and are opening new possibilities in the treatment of various diseases. In this webinar, WuXi AppTec presents the results of a conventional and covalent fragment-based drug discovery screen, and our expert speaker discusses how orthogonal biophysical and structural methods enable the …Read More >
AAV Gene Therapy: Discovery and Optimization
Viral vectors, such as AAV, have emerged as one of the most commonly used gene delivery vehicles. In this webinar, our speakers discuss how WuXi AppTec can help teams engineer and optimize viral vectors, and how best to utilize a range of in vitro and in vivo assays in our services platform to support the …Read More >
Empowering Small Molecule Drug Discovery by Automatic DEL Screening
In this webinar, our expert speakers showcase our automatic DNA-encoded library (DEL) screening device, DELman. DNA-encoded library technology has proven to be a powerful tool for drug discovery. There are now several DEL-derived candidates in clinical stage. DEL enables researchers to explore vast chemical space with millions to billions of compounds. With DELman and other …Read More >
Recent Advances in Peptide Drug Discovery
Peptides, and in particular macrocyclic peptides, are well known for their ability to disrupt protein-protein interactions (PPIs). In this webinar, learn how DNA encoded library (DEL) screening can be used to discover peptide macrocycles that disrupt PPIs. Our speakers present a case study using the oncoprotein murine double minute 2 (MDM2). We will also highlight the …Read More >
Screening Methods to Identify RNA-Targeting Small Molecules
RNA molecules are promising drug targets due to their genomic prevalence, disease involvement, and druggable complex structures. Successful examples include RNA-targeting small molecule drugs for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), with on-going efforts in other RNA-related diseases. Here, Dr. Zhifeng Yu presents our toolbox for discovering RNA-targeting small molecules, with a focus on unique DNA-encoded libraries …Read More >
Translational Pharmacology of CNS and Metabolic Disorders for Testing New Modality Therapies
Animal studies may provide a close approximation to humans when addressing the key challenge of clinical translatability. In the preclinical setting, new insights into disease models and mechanisms are crucial to efficacy studies. In this webinar, Dr. Deming Xu, Chief Pharmacologist, Executive Director, and Head of In Vivo Pharmacology of WuXi AppTec Discovery Biology will …Read More >
Emerging Modalities in Drug Discovery
In this webinar, we present the latest advances and challenges facing researchers focused on new and emerging modalities in drug discovery. Topics include targeted protein degradation, targeted covalent inhibitors, and nucleic acid therapeutics. Our expert speaker, Dr. Tao Guo, discusses solutions for addressing the complexities in designing, synthesizing, and optimizing these molecules, with an added …Read More >