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#Afropessimism – a term that I often use to emphasize a critical & often ignored issue. It is sad that people don’t trust African scientific #innovation. I always say this & I repeat – as Africans, we must take pride in what is #locallyproduced & support #localproducers.
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My latest essay reflects on how AI can strengthen African drug discovery and development ecosystems, from research and clinical trials to scientific capacity and locally relevant innovation.
https://t.co/Htiydp3xBN
#KellyChibale#AI#DrugDiscovery#AfricaScience#GlobalHealth
It also reminded me that behind every medicine are years of research, collaboration, investment and volunteers who participate in clinical trials for the benefit of others.
Scientists are designing smarter cancer drugs that target tumour cells while sparing healthy ones. A new class of molecules developed by Ipatova et al. showed activity against breast cancer cells with less harm to normal cells: https://t.co/W5slVG6PIl @ACSPublications
Researchers have discovered a promising new way to treat pain without opioids. By targeting a specific “pain signal” channel (NaV1.8), Dialer et al. developed compounds that are more selective, longer-lasting and potentially safer: https://t.co/v4wzwguUBY @ACSPublications
Scientists are getting a clearer picture of how diabetes and weight-loss drugs work. By watching receptors on cells in real time, they found that drugs “grab on” in two ways, helping to explain why some treatments work better than others: https://t.co/TGJrs4IskY @ACSPublications
Congratulations to Schmidt Sciences' AI2050 Senior Fellow @Kelly_Chibale on being named an Honorary Fellow of the @RoySocChem.
Dr. Chibale was one of seven world-renowned scientists recognized with the RSC's top accolade this year.
https://t.co/obsPlU9DQN