Bree Foster, PhD
Bree Foster is a science writer at Drug Discovery News with over 2 years of experience at Technology Networks, Drug Discovery News, and other scientific marketing agencies. She holds a PhD in comparative and functional genomics from the University of Liverpool and enjoys crafting compelling stories for science.
Articles by Bree Foster, PhD
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Harnessing multi-omics and AI, researchers are transforming drug discovery by revealing disease mechanisms, pinpointing therapeutic targets, and speeding up development.
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This new test offers clinicians a tool to detect endometriosis in patients whose lesions may be missed by standard imaging, helping address years-long delays in diagnosis.
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From early experiments in rare genetic diseases to next-generation tools that can edit, insert, and regulate genes, gene therapy is transforming what’s possible for patients.
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Industry leaders at the Advanced Therapies conference outline how early collaboration, funding, and culture shape whether breakthroughs reach patients.
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A new in vivo approach programs patients’ T cells directly, bypassing complex manufacturing and expanding access to CAR T therapies.
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Researchers are exploring both broad multi-cancer tests and targeted approaches for hard-to-detect tumors, but clinical validation is still needed.
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Advances in high-throughput experimentation and machine learning are helping researchers map how gut microbes influence drug response and health outcomes.
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Scientists have developed a new CAR-T manufacturing method using a multi-cytokine scaffold that produces longer-lived immune cells capable of self-renewal.
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A large long-term study in women shows a simple blood test can identify who is most at risk of developing dementia decades before memory problems appear.
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Fit-for-purpose analytics like mass photometry give teams the confidence to refine processes before scaling to GMP-compliant production.
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A new study shows how specific gut bacteria work with diet to trigger fat browning in mice, revealing potential pathways for future metabolic therapies.
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Ireland’s model for advanced therapy manufacturing integrates academic research, workforce development, and regulatory bodies to streamline the production of complex biologics.
