L10 New Trends in the Biotech Industry Flashcards
What is the history of biotech evolution?
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How did biotech evolution start?
DNA cloning
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Where were all these technologies discovered?
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- Kendall Square; in the Lab Central, along with Flagship Ventures
How is gene therapy done?
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What are some gene delivery vehicles?
Slide 12
What are the adv of using gene therapy?
Slide 14, 15 (could possibly skip preclinical testing)
If you want to develop a drug, what is one way you can get funding/ what kind of drug would be good to develop?
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What are the current challenges for gene therapy?
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- Many genes that can be mutated, restoration of one may not cure the disease
What are the challenges of using AAV for gene therapy?
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What are some challenges for using lentivirus/AAV and lipid nanoparticles that can be solved with EVs?
Slide 21, 22, 23
What are the key features to starting a biotech company?
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