Alexander Burik, Author at Labiotech.eu

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Born in Chicago, I grew up close to Frankfurt, Germany. I hold an MSc in Neuroscience from University College London and a BA in Biochemistry from Knox College in the US.
Outside of science-related activities, I enjoy skiing and writing music.

Articles by Alexander Burik

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24 Oct 2023

Incendiary by nature: connecting inflammation and cancer complexity

In most cases, chronic inflammation is known to lead to cancer, however, the mechanisms behind this are not fully understood. Preclinical models in immuno-oncology are the first step towards a…

October 24, 2023 - 7 minutesmins - By Alexander Burik

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16 May 2023

Report: Outsourcing in Life Science R&D Today

Over the last twenty years, life science companies started outsourcing large portions of their R&D activities to external suppliers, including complex, specialized services that were traditionally performed in-house. Outsourcing has…

May 16, 2023 - 2 minutesmins - By Alexander Burik

Expert Advice 20 Mar 2023

Nine tips to succeed in pharma-biotech partnerships

The question of whether to partner with another company is critical to the long-term development of a biotech. Nonetheless, it can be easy for a small company to underestimate the…

March 20, 2023 - 9 minutesmins - By Alexander Burik

In Depth 3 Mar 2023

Let’s Take a Closer Look at 7 Autoimmune Diseases Biotechs are Fighting to Treat

While we mostly think of disease as being caused by bacteria or viruses, an illness can often occur when the body’s own defenses turn against itself. Here we’ll take a…

March 3, 2023 - 8 minutesmins - By Alexander Burik

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7 Feb 2023

Streamlining CAR-T cell therapy manufacturing: a platform approach

Chimeric antigen receptor-T cell (CAR-T) therapy is an exciting treatment modality for blood cancers that do not respond to standard treatment. But manufacturing these CAR-T therapies brings challenges. How can…

February 7, 2023 - 7 minutesmins - By Alexander Burik

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2 Feb 2023

Improving rare disease diagnosis and treatment with next generation sequencing technology

Rare diseases refer to over 7,000 different known health conditions that together affect up to over 350 million individuals worldwide. Diagnosing and treating rare diseases often proves to be difficult,…

February 2, 2023 - 6 minutesmins - By Alexander Burik

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24 Jan 2023

Cancer cell line screening: a compass for drug discovery

Large-panel cancer cell line screening can help find the right fit between a specific cancer cell and a therapeutic molecule, leading to the development of effective treatments. How can robust…

January 24, 2023 - 5 minutesmins - By Alexander Burik

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17 Jan 2023

Navigating cell and gene therapy manufacturing with a long-term partnership

Cell and gene therapies have proven to be promising treatments for cancers and genetic diseases, but developers face key challenges before these treatments reach patients’ bedsides. A long-term partnership with…

January 17, 2023 - 7 minutesmins - By Alexander Burik

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25 Oct 2022

Beyond borders: promoting innovation in a European science park network

Science parks are areas designed to drive technological innovation forward by connecting businesses, knowledge & research institutes like universities and network and governmental organizations with one another. Now, growing networks…

October 25, 2022 - 6 minutesmins - By Alexander Burik

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10 Mar 2022

Combination Therapies: Opportunities for Improved CAR-T Cell Therapy?

Chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) cell therapy offers hope where other cancer therapies have failed. However, CAR-T therapy still faces limitations. How can combination therapy enhance its success in treating cancer?…

March 10, 2022 - 6 minutesmins - By Alexander Burik

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28 Sep 2021

Artificial Intelligence: A Road to Faster and Better Drug Discovery?

Artificial intelligence (AI) has become a part of everyday modern life and continues to generate excitement. In this article, we will take a look at how biotechs are advancing into…

September 28, 2021 - 6 minutesmins - By Alexander Burik

News and Trends 21 Nov 2019

Update: Swedish Medical Device Fails to Treat Spinal Cord Injury

Update (21/11/2019): The Swedish biotech BioArctic has terminated the clinical development of a biodegradable implant that is designed to treat spinal cord injury by encouraging the regrowth of nerve cells.…

November 21, 2019 - 3 minutesmins - By Alexander Burik

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