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September 2025

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AI is transforming drug discovery, from generating hypotheses to enabling real-world treatments. In this edition, explore expert insights on AI’s impact, evolving research assessment, publishing null results, IP strategies for startups and practical tools for libraries. Plus, join our upcoming webinar on AI in biomedical research.

From hypothesis to breakthrough

AI’s role in modern drug discovery

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AI is making drug discovery faster and more targeted, but it’s the combination of high-quality data, expert knowledge and collaboration across disciplines that’s truly driving innovation. In this blog, Dr. Hiroyoshi Toyoshiba shares how AI-generated hypotheses are refined through human insight and how cross-functional partnerships are helping turn promising ideas into real-world treatments.

Take a closer look at how AI is shaping drug discovery

Insights & Trends  

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Research Management

Exploring research assessment reform

Experts at the Metascience Conference shared fresh perspectives on research assessment. Explore how the shift from metrics to values is starting to take shape.


Find out what these experts are saying →

White Paper on Null Results

What researchers say about publishing null results

What do researchers think about publishing null results? Based on feedback from over 11,000 researchers, this white paper explores current attitudes, common challenges and practical steps institutions can take to make all research outcomes more visible. It’s a great starting point for institutions that want to make it easier for researchers to share all their results.
 

Discover the insights →

Resources for you

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R&D

A guide to intellectual property for startups

Startups thrive on innovation, but without IP protection great ideas can be lost. Learn how patents and copyrights can safeguard your business and attract investors.


Explore the insights from leading IP attorneys →

Upcoming webinar

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R&D

SEP 17: Accelerating drug discovery

Join Dr. Prathik Roy to explore how AI and text mining tools are driving innovation in drug discovery, repurposing, and biomedical research with real-world examples.

Register for this webinar →  

Products & Solutions

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8 steps to help shape your library’s eBook collection

From usage data to licensing models, these 8 steps help libraries shape eBook collections that reflect real needs and evolving priorities.

Read the full post to explore all 8 steps →  

 

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