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Pharmacy Focus – Oncology Edition: Advancing Brain Cancer Research and Treatment

Key Takeaway: The article discusses advancements in brain cancer treatment through NeOnc's nasal delivery system for chemotherapeutics. Dr. Thomas Chen, a neurosurgery expert, highlights the potential of their lead candidate, NEO100, in clinical trials. The innovative approach aims to bypass the blood-brain barrier, offering new hope for patients with brain cancers.

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POSITIVE FACTORS

  • Innovative intranasal delivery method could improve brain cancer treatment.
  • Clinical trials for NEO100 show promise in bypassing the blood-brain barrier.
  • Expert insights from Dr. Thomas Chen enhance credibility of the research.

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Lead asset
Perillyl alcohol
Phase 1 · Glioblastoma Multiforme

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Publication Date: September 26, 2024 Published By: Pharmacy Times Article Link: https://www.pharmacytimes.com/view/pharmacy-focus—oncology-edition-advancing-brain-cancer-research-and-treatment
Pharmacy Times’ Assistant Editor Kennedy Ferruggia sat down with Dr. Thomas Chen to discuss his work on NeOnc’s nasal delivery system for chemotherapeutics. In the podcast they examine how NeOnc, Inc. is developing innovative intranasal drug delivery methods to bypass the blood-brain barrier and treat brain cancers, including clinical trials for their lead candidate NEO100.
Pharmacy Times® is the industry-leading multimedia resource for community, health system, and specialty pharmacy news. With publications including the flagship Pharmacy Times as well as the partially peer-reviewed journals Pharmacy Practice in Focus: Oncology™ and Pharmacy Practice in Focus: Health Systems™, Pharmacy Times provides practical, clinical, and professional information that pharmacists can use in their day-to-day practice when counseling patients and partnering with other health care providers.
Dr. Thomas Chen, MD, PhD, has years of expertise in neurosurgery, spinal cancer, brain tumors, and medicine. Chen currently holds position of tenured Professor of Neurosurgery, Pathology, and Orthopedic Surgery at the Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California. Chen is also the Founder and CEO of NeOnc, which focuses on developing therapeutics and drug delivery methods that treat central nervous system diseases and disorders.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NeOnc's lead candidate?

NeOnc's lead candidate is NEO100, designed for treating brain cancers.

How does the nasal delivery system work?

The nasal delivery system aims to bypass the blood-brain barrier for effective treatment.

Who is Dr. Thomas Chen?

Dr. Thomas Chen is a neurosurgery expert and CEO of NeOnc.

What is the focus of NeOnc, Inc.?

NeOnc focuses on developing therapeutics for central nervous system diseases.

Last updated: Sep 26, 2024