https://padlet.com/weihsumyap1/6g9zjpi9v8e Each group answer one question (based on assignment grouping) E.g. group 1 answer question 1 en-us 2016-10-26 02:19:15 UTC 2018-12-13 16:26:33 UTC hello@padlet.com sauharlee1303 https://padlet.com/weihsumyap1/6g9zjpi9v8e/wish/295247937 Alicia Ng
Ch'ng Theck Ruey
Haziq Luqman

Many sectors play unique but increasingly interdependent roles in translating basic research into medicine. Discuss the roles of major pharmaceutical companies, small biotechnology startups, and government in drug discovery and development.]]> 2018-10-21 23:19:19 UTC https://padlet.com/weihsumyap1/6g9zjpi9v8e/wish/295247937 sauharlee1303 https://padlet.com/weihsumyap1/6g9zjpi9v8e/wish/295247979 Lee Jia Jing
Lee Wai Leong
Cheong Pui Yi

Discuss the potential issues that facilitate and restrict partnerships/collaborations between academic and industry.]]> 2018-10-21 23:19:34 UTC https://padlet.com/weihsumyap1/6g9zjpi9v8e/wish/295247979 sauharlee1303 https://padlet.com/weihsumyap1/6g9zjpi9v8e/wish/295248005 Yeap Tze Huay
Bilal Tahir
Chan Le Roy

What is productivity gap in pharmaceutical industry? Suggest TWO (2) ways to overcome productivity gap.]]> 2018-10-21 23:19:52 UTC https://padlet.com/weihsumyap1/6g9zjpi9v8e/wish/295248005 sauharlee1303 https://padlet.com/weihsumyap1/6g9zjpi9v8e/wish/295248040 Chong Jia En
Chong Jia Yii
Dinie Aqilah

Describe the term ‘in-licensing’. Explain why in-licensing can be a beneficial strategy for growing a biotechnology startup.]]> 2018-10-21 23:20:06 UTC https://padlet.com/weihsumyap1/6g9zjpi9v8e/wish/295248040 sauharlee1303 https://padlet.com/weihsumyap1/6g9zjpi9v8e/wish/295248052 Josiah Mendel Sim
Lim Yee Hung
Mohanad

Between the Phase II clinical trial for ‘First in class’ and ‘Follower’ drugs, which one usually takes longer and cost significantly more?]]> 2018-10-21 23:20:16 UTC https://padlet.com/weihsumyap1/6g9zjpi9v8e/wish/295248052 sauharlee1303 https://padlet.com/weihsumyap1/6g9zjpi9v8e/wish/295248097 P'ng Cheng
Ramkhalawon
Siaw Yau Wen

Briefly describe the following terms:
(a) Double blinded study
(b) Randomized control trial 
(c) Primary Outcome Measure
(d) Placebo ‘run-in’ period]]> 2018-10-21 23:20:27 UTC https://padlet.com/weihsumyap1/6g9zjpi9v8e/wish/295248097 https://padlet.com/weihsumyap1/6g9zjpi9v8e/wish/296276735 (a) Double blinded study
Both the test giver and the patients do not know which drug is real and which is a placebo.
(b) Randomized control trial
Patients are randomly placed into either control or experimental groups regardless of background to reduce selection bias.
(c) Primary Outcome Measure
The parameter measured in a study which is considered as the most important one among many parameters.
(d) Placebo 'run-in' period
Time given for placebo used in patients to be removed from the body before a new drug is used.]]> 2018-10-24 03:54:13 UTC https://padlet.com/weihsumyap1/6g9zjpi9v8e/wish/296276735 https://padlet.com/weihsumyap1/6g9zjpi9v8e/wish/296277139 1) Productivity gap is the difference between the increase in R&D expenditures and the decline in the number of drugs approved by FDA/year

2) - Market expansion
- Mergers and acquisition]]> 2018-10-24 03:56:38 UTC https://padlet.com/weihsumyap1/6g9zjpi9v8e/wish/296277139 sauharlee1303 https://padlet.com/weihsumyap1/6g9zjpi9v8e/wish/296446059 Can you explain a bit more on HOW the two ways that you have stated can be used to overcome the productivity gap.]]> 2018-10-24 13:59:31 UTC https://padlet.com/weihsumyap1/6g9zjpi9v8e/wish/296446059 https://padlet.com/weihsumyap1/6g9zjpi9v8e/wish/297762302 In-licensing: A company takes on some of the financial or technological burdens associated with developing a product, then gets to share in its returns.

Benefits of in-licensing:

• Cost-effective, since the financial burden of product development is shared. 
• Lower risk for the company buying in: they can make deals based on promising pre-clinical or clinical results. 
• Holds significant appeal when compared to straight acquisitions or mergers. 

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