In this opinion piece, Dr. Frank Borriello reflects on the devastating impact of recent U.S. federal funding cuts on scientific research. Drawing from his own experiences as a beneficiary of NIH investments, he highlights the economic and societal value of supporting science and warns of the long-te...
Category: Opinion
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April 4, 2025
The Alarming Cost of Cutting Science: A Threat to Our Future
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March 24, 2025
Biotech’s Reality Check: Balancing Innovation with Patient Needs
In this opinion piece, Alloplex CEO Dr. Frank Borriello reflects on a recent gene therapy discontinuation, arguing it reveals a critical misalignment in biotech. He calls for a strategic shift, urging the industry to prioritize patient-centric solutions over chasing trendy technologies.
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March 13, 2025
FDA Staff Exodus: Navigating New Regulatory Waters in Biotech
CEO Frank Borriello discusses how recent FDA departures are reshaping regulatory risk and calls for industry vigilance in maintaining rigorous drug evaluation standards.
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March 10, 2025
Beyond a Single Trial: Rethinking Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor Combinations
The following commentary by our CEO, Dr. Frank Borriello, is about the current challenges and limitations of immune checkpoint inhibitor (ICI) combinations in cancer treatment. Dr. Borriello touches on the need for a strategic shift in approach. This article – published in Endpoints – hi...
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March 6, 2025
AlphaFold’s Breakthrough in Protein Structure Prediction: Lessons for Cell Therapy
Opinion on the importance of first developing robust datasets for future AI efforts.
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January 23, 2025
George Yancopoulos says hype around AI has outpaced reality
Alloplex CEO agrees, says machine learning and AI being conflated.
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July 31, 2024
‘Gen X and millennials at higher cancer risk’, Washington Post article
Dr. Borriello speaks of collective responsibility amongst all involved in developing drugs to combat cancer.
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July 28, 2024
Groupthink in Alzheimer’s Research limits the range of ideas that are explored effectively
Dr. Borriello shares his thoughts on an opinion piece that appeared in the New York Times.
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April 4, 2024
Smaller pharmaceutical startups are the real drivers of drug development
Alloplex CEO comments on Washington Post article and data that shows 'Big Pharma's high prices don't drive innovation'.