The role of big data and advanced analytics in drug discovery, development, and commercialization

Clin Pharmacol Ther. 2014 May;95(5):492-5. doi: 10.1038/clpt.2014.29. Epub 2014 Feb 20.

Abstract

In recent years, few ideas have captured the imagination of health-care practitioners as much as the advent of "big data" and the advanced analytical methods and technologies used to interpret it-it is a trend seen as having the potential to revolutionize biology, medicine, and health care.(1,2,3) As new types of data and tools become available, a unique opportunity is emerging for smarter and more effective discovery, development, and commercialization of innovative biopharmaceutical drugs.

MeSH terms

  • Data Interpretation, Statistical
  • Delivery of Health Care / organization & administration*
  • Drug Design*
  • Drug Discovery / methods*
  • Health Information Management
  • Humans
  • Medical Informatics*