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Alzheimer Disease



Research by A.J. Ivinson and colleagues in Alzheimer disease provides new insights



May 12th, 2008

According to recent research published in the journal Alzheimers & Dementia, "Drug discovery has traditionally been almost exclusively the purview of pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, whereas universities have focused on basic research."

"However, given the challenges involved in discovering and developing truly effective, symptomatic treatments and disease-modifying drugs for Alzheimer's disease, there is a need to reassess this simple division of labor. Whereas each sector is likely to retain a core interest and expertise at either end of the drug discovery spectrum, there is room for closer cooperation at the intersection of the for-profit and...


Source: Pharma Business Week (2008-05-12)