Oxford Drug Design Secures £466k for CF Research

Oxford Drug Design, renowned for its innovative use of AI in drug discovery, is set to develop new antimicrobial therapies targeting bacterial infections in CF patients. The company will build upon its previous success in identifying compounds effective against multi-drug-resistant bacteria, utilizing its proprietary computational and GenAI platform, over the 18-month initiative.

The CF AMR Syndicate’s programme, which supports six early-stage projects, brings together experts across various sectors, including drug discovery, academia, and clinical practice, alongside feedback from individuals with CF. The significance of this initiative cannot be overstated, as current lung infections in CF patients are notoriously difficult to treat due to increasing antimicrobial resistance, which impacts patients’ quality of life through symptoms like breathlessness and frequent hospital visits.

This collaborative effort bolstered by Oxford Drug Design’s advanced AI technologies represents a vital step forward in addressing the urgent need for new treatments for cystic fibrosis-related lung infections. The success of this programme could not only improve the daily lives of CF patients but also pave the way for breakthroughs in antimicrobial resistance.

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