Disease Understanding
The first step in drug discovery is to have a comprehensive understanding of the disease or condition of interest.
Comprehensive disease understanding involves:
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Literature Review
Review of the existing scientific literature on the disease or condition of interest.
02
Clinical Analysis
Analysis of clinical data on the disease, including the patient demographic data, clinical presentation, and treatment outcomes.
03
Pathophysiology
Analysis of the underlying molecular, cellular, and physiological mechanisms that lead to the disease.
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Biomarker Identification
Identification of biological molecules or processes that can be used to diagnose, monitor, or predict the progression of a disease.
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Current Treatment Options
Analysis of the mechanisms of action, efficacy, and side effects of current treatment options.
TOP TOOLS for Disease Understanding:
Published Literature
Existing literature on the disease or condition of interest can often be found in scientific journals, textbooks, and databases, such as PubMed and Google Scholar. Some of these resources are free while others are pay-walled. A thorough analysis provides an overview of the current understanding of the disease, including the epidemiology, clinical features, and current treatments.
Clinical Data
Clinical data on the disease, including the patient demographic data, clinical presentation, and treatment outcomes can be obtained from clinical trials, case reports, or observational studies.
CureHackers Project Management
Every project executed on CureHackers has its own password-protected project management webpage where all the project materials can be accessed, communications between the client and the freelancer are conducted, and project progress can be tracked.
Contract a Research Analyst
Begin your drug discovery process by contracting one of our vetted freelance research analysts to perform the following research steps for you:
- Literature Review
- Clinical Analysis
- Pathophysiology
- Biomarker Identification
- Current Treatment Options
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