Current Drug Discovery Technologies

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Aims and Scope:
Due to the plethora of new approaches being used in modern drug discovery by the pharmaceutical industry, Current Drug Discovery Technologies has been established to provide comprehensive overviews of all the major modern techniques and technologies used in drug design and discovery. The journal is the forum for publishing original research papers, full-length/mini reviews, drug clinical trial studies and guest edited thematic issues describing novel approaches and cutting edge technologies used in all stages of drug discovery. The journal addresses the multidimensional challenges of drug discovery science including integration issues of the drug discovery process.

Current Drug Discovery Technologies is an essential journal for all scientists and research managers involved in drug discovery who wish to keep abreast of all the modern techniques and technologies used in drug discovery.
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Editor-in-Chief:

  • Vladimir P. Torchilin Center for Pharmaceutical Biotechnology and Nanomedicine
    Northeastern University
    Boston, MA
    USA

ISSN: 1570-1638 (Print)

eISSN: 1875-6220 (Online)

Special Issues With Active Call for Papers

Submission closes on: Jan 31, 2026
Disease Modelling: Emerging Frontiers in Disease Modelling: Data to Drug Discovery in Bioinformatics in Precision Medicine and Health Science

The special issue on "Emerging Frontiers in Disease Modelling: Data to Drug Discovery in Bioinformatics in Precision Medicine and Health Science" aims to explore the transformative role of bioinformatics in bridging the gap between extensive biological data and the development of targeted therapies. This issue will highlight cutting-edge research and technological advancements that propel the fields of disease modeling and drug discovery forward, ultimately enhancing precision medicine and improving patient outcomes. see more

Guest Editor(s): Dr. Dibyajit Lahiri
Co-Guest Editor(s): Dr. Debasmita Bhattacharya,Dr. Moupriya Nag
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Submission closes on: Dec 31, 2025
Advancements in Computational Methods for Drug Design

This thematic issue delves into the cutting-edge computational methodologies revolutionizing drug design. Emphasizing the integration of in silico techniques, this collection highlights advancements in some computational methods, as: molecular docking, molecular dynamics, QSAR (Quantitative Structure-Activity Relationship) and free energy calculations. These approaches enhance the efficiency of drug discovery, reduce costs, and accelerate the development of novel therapeutics. By exploring structure-based and ligand-based strategies, alongside innovative algorithms and software, the issue underscores the significance of computational... see more

Guest Editor(s): Dr. José Rogério A. Silva
Co-Guest Editor(s): Dr. Jerônimo Silva
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Novel Drug Delivery Therapeutics: Opportunities and Challenges for Combating Diseases

The field of drug delivery therapeutics has undergone significant transformation with the emergence of innovative technologies designed to enhance therapeutic efficacy and patient outcomes. As traditional drug administration methods encounter limitations in terms of efficacy, safety, and patient compliance, novel drug delivery systems offer promising solutions to these challenges. Advancements in drug delivery technologies have introduced several novel systems that aim to address the shortcomings of conventional approaches and to depict better patient compliance with... see more

Guest Editor(s): Dr. Shrestha Sharma
Co-Guest Editor(s): Dr. Syed Arman Rabbani,Dr. Rupali Sharma
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