Why Are We Failing to Implement Imaging Studies with Radiolabelled New Molecular Entities in Early Oncology Drug Development?. (18th August 2014)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Saleem, Azeem; Murphy, Philip; Plisson, Christophe; Lahn, Michael
• Other Names: Ono Masahiro Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: TheScientificWorldjournal. Volume 2014(2014)
• Publication Date: 2014-08-18
• Subjects: Science -- Periodicals; Technology -- Periodicals; Medicine -- Periodicals; 505
• DOI: 10.1155/2014/269605
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2356-6140

Abstract

Abstract : In early drug development advanced imaging techniques can help with progressing new molecular entities (NME) to subsequent phases of drug development and thus reduce attrition. However, several organizational, operational, and regulatory hurdles pose a significant barrier, potentially limiting the impact these techniques can have on modern drug development. Positron emission tomography (PET) of radiolabelled NME is arguably the best example of a complex technique with a potential to deliver unique decision-making data in small cohorts of subjects. However, to realise this potential the impediments to timely inclusion of PET into the drug development process must be overcome. In the present paper, we discuss the value of PET imaging with radiolabelled NME during early anticancer drug development, as exemplified with one such NME. We outline the multiple hurdles and propose options on how to streamline the organizational steps for future studies.