Leveraging the biologics boom for your drug development pipeline

The recent explosive growth of the biologics sector looks set to continue and their therapeutic use is increasingly being recognized as a fourth major method in cancer therapy (alongside the well-established approaches of surgery, chemotherapy and radiotherapy). With their suitability for individualized treatment, biologics will also play a key role in the development of precision medicine, another major area of focus for researchers, healthcare providers, investors and pharmaceutical companies. To predict and fully leverage the potential of biologics, it is important to understand the intricacies of this complex market.

The importance of leadership skills in the scientific workforce

Successful scientists must be able to convincingly explain their research, be able to differentiate themselves in a sea of funding applications and speak confidently about their research to other scientists and non-scientists. These skills are not always emphasized in the academic environment, but are necessary to establish and run a successful research team.

Global vaccine trends: R&D and market insights driving new opportunities

Vaccines save millions of lives each year. By providing large-scale protection against serious diseases, vaccination programs proved to be one of the greatest public health achievements of the 20th century. Thanks to the advent of recombinant DNA technology and advanced multivalent vaccines, coupled with the ground-breaking innovation of cancer vaccines, the scope of vaccines continues to expand.

From student to startup: 3 things I learned

For those who choose to transition from student to startup, there is no easy path. However, your persistence and willingness to engage the broader scientific community is critical to your success. No matter which stage you’re at, it’s been my experience that CAS and the ACS can help. Their solutions were invaluable throughout my academic journey and into my career as an entrepreneur.

Descriptive analytics still deliver: A cosmetics case study

Analysis of public data resources provides valuable general insights on a particular market, region or technology area. However, when more specific, actionable conclusions are needed to drive the strategy of your organization, a custom analytics project can provide much deeper insights.

Agile, it's not just for tech teams anymore

Read on to see what key benefits CAS marketing is attributing to Agile less than one year in on our journey, as well as some lessons we have learned along the way that your teams may want to consider if they are embarking on or optimizing an Agile practice.

From grants to angel investors: Unlock the investment potential of your research

Whatever your research goals, it's absolutely essential that you know your field inside out to maximize the value of your work. Whether you're competing for government grant funding, investor backing or internal investment within a large R&D organization, you need to be able to effectively make your case with current information.

Newly disclosed drug candidates, a polymer film for power and energy-efficient water production: What you may have missed at the ACS meeting

For those who couldn’t make the trip to New Orleans for the 255th ACS National Meeting & Exposition, we’ve highlighted some of the most interesting new research with potential industry applications.

Top 5 COVID-19 vaccine questions answered