Amgen's Natarajan Sees Human Genetics Guiding Drug Discovery

By Public Technologies
  • Amgen research executive Pradeep Natarajan sees an opportunity to connect human genetics with drug development, he said in an interview.
  • He cited Repatha as an example of genetic findings guiding medicine development, with PCSK9 variants helping identify the drug target.
  • Natarajan highlighted deCODE Genetics' population research capabilities as complementary to the company's drug development expertise.
  • Genetic discoveries require further biological validation and continued testing before they can translate into potential medicines, he said.


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