Feature Reviews in Drug Design and Drug Development
A special issue of Biomedicines (ISSN 2227-9059). This special issue belongs to the section "Drug Discovery, Development and Delivery".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 April 2025 | Viewed by 91
Special Issue Editor
Interests: Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning; QSAR; virtual screening; molecular dynamics simulations; hit identification
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The Special Issue entitled “Feature Reviews in Drug Design and Drug Development” seeks to unite comprehensive reviews on innovative research that is shaping the future of drug discovery and development through computational and experimental methodologies. We invite authors to contribute in-depth reviews on advancements in structure-based drug designs and mechanisms of drug action, while also showcasing experimental approaches that validate and enhance computational findings. Contributions may include insights into high-throughput screening, bioassays, cellular models, and proteomics, which are essential for confirming in silico predictions and supporting the discovery process. We also welcome studies on artificial intelligence applications and the role of advanced materials such as biomaterials and nanomaterials in optimizing drug design and delivery, enhancing bioavailability, stability, and targeted delivery in therapeutic development.
By fostering a closer connection between computational predictions and experimental validations, this Special Issue aims to bridge basic research with applied science, advancing our understanding of medicinal chemistry, pharmacology, and therapeutic innovation. We hope to inspire collaborative research that strengthens both the predictive power and practical relevance of new drug discovery strategies.
Dr. Vikas Kumar
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- antimicrobial resistance
- drug design
- cancer therapeutics vaccine development
- biomaterials computational modeling
- machine learning
- therapeutic targets
- pharmacokinetics and toxicity
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