New drugs and new targets.

Area of Science:

• Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics
• Drug Discovery
• Medical Research

Background:

• The 8th World Congress on Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics convened in August 2004.
• The congress featured symposia on critical areas of medical research and drug development.
• Key therapeutic areas discussed included schizophrenia, cancer, cardiovascular diseases, and metabolic disorders.

Framework:

• The report focuses on late-breaking news and plenary lectures from the congress.
• It identifies novel drug targets and therapeutic interventions presented.
• Discussions covered areas such as presynaptic receptors, cyclooxygenase inhibition, and G-protein-coupled receptors.

Implementation:

• Symposia addressed the causes, prevention, and cures for osteoporosis and ischemic stroke.
• Research on drug treatments for adiposity and the pharmacology of cardiac protection was presented.
• Targeted cancer therapies were a focus of one of the plenary lectures.

Implications:

• The findings offer insights into emerging strategies for treating complex diseases.
• This information is crucial for researchers and clinicians advancing therapeutic interventions.
• The report underscores the dynamic nature of drug discovery and clinical application.