Algorae Pharmaceuticals Appoints Dr. Sarah Siggins to Scientific Advisory Board

2 min read | November 27, 2024 09:07 PM PST | By Team Kalkine Media

Highlights

  • New Appointment: Dr. Sarah Siggins joins Algorae’s scientific advisory board, bringing 14 years of pharmaceutical expertise.
  • AI Drug Discovery: Algorae’s AI platform delivers 24 drug targets for oncology indications, progressing to preclinical studies.
  • Strategic Guidance: Dr. Siggins to advise on commercial partnerships and drug target development.

Algorae Pharmaceuticals (ASX:1AI) has appointed Dr. Sarah Siggins, an industry executive with over 14 years of experience in the pharmaceutical sector, to its scientific advisory board. Dr. Siggins has held senior positions at renowned global companies such as Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine (Asia Pacific) and Bristol-Myers Squibb, where she led medical strategy development in areas such as neuroscience, oncology, cardiopulmonary, and immunology.

AI-Driven Drug Discovery Progress

Dr. Siggins' appointment comes after Algorae's initial readout of 24 artificial intelligence-generated drug targets, developed using its AlgoraeOS drug discovery platform. These targets are focused on treating several oncology conditions with significant unmet medical needs, including breast and lung cancer, leukaemia, and glioblastoma. The targets have been reviewed for their commercial and intellectual property potential and will now progress to preclinical studies at an Australian pharmaceutical lab.

Strategic Insight for Future Development

As a new member of the scientific advisory board, Dr. Siggins will provide strategic advice on potential commercial partnerships for AI-generated drug targets and other drug candidates owned by Algorae. Algorae’s Chair, David Hainsworth, emphasized the invaluable role Dr. Siggins' unparalleled experience in pharmaceutical innovation will play as the company advances its pipeline of drug candidates.

 


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