Algorae Pharmaceuticals (ASX:1AI) Partners with Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre for AI-Driven Drug Screening
Partnership Details
Algorae Pharmaceuticals has partnered with the Victorian Centre for Functional Genomics at Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre to validate AI-predicted drug interactions in oncology. The study will focus on 24 AI-generated drug candidates, screened for synergy in four cancer cell lines.
Study Design and Timeline
The screening process will optimise cell growth conditions, generate dose-response curves, conduct synergy screens, and utilise advanced microscopy for imaging and quantifying treatment effects. Data analysis will be completed within three weeks of each screen run, with the full dataset expected within six months.
Strategic Importance to Algorae’s AI-Driven Drug Discovery Model
This collaboration is a key step in validating Algorae’s AI-driven approach. The preclinical screening will test predictions from AlgoraeOS, providing essential data to support regulatory and commercial pathways.
Commercial and Development Implications
Successful validation of these drug combinations could de-risk their development, support advancement towards clinical studies, open up out-licensing or partnership opportunities, and expand the AI-driven discovery pipeline into additional therapeutic areas.
Executive Comments
David Hainsworth, Executive Chairman of Algorae Pharmaceuticals, stated, “This agreement with Peter Mac marks a significant milestone for Algorae. By leveraging Artificial Intelligence to predict synergistic drug interactions we are endeavouring to accelerate the drug discovery process and expand our pipeline. We’re excited to collaborate with a premier cancer research institution to validate our findings.”
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