Innovations in Drug Discovery

This fascinating volume delves into the forefront of pharmaceutical research to shed light on the ground-breaking methodologies and technologies driving advancements in drug discovery today. Providing a comprehensive overview of emerging trends and new approaches, it covers the entire drug discovery process, from target identification to clinical development, providing readers with a holistic understanding of the field. Each chapter outlines a different approach, from computational methods and high-throughput screening techniques to the application of artificial intelligence and machine learning in drug design. Additionally, it explores the integration of genomic, proteomic, and metabolomic data in target identification and validation processes, as well as the utilization of CRISPR/Cas9 technology for precision medicine initiatives. Highlighting the potential of interdisciplinary collaborations, elucidating the impact of big data analytics on decision-making processes, this fascinating book will appeal to students and researchers in the pharmaceutical and biotechnological sciences, as well as professionals in this field.