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Medicines Discovery Institute

Medicines Discovery Institute

We put Wales at the forefront of medical innovation, bringing cutting-edge science to the patient by turning leading biomedical research into novel drugs.

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Latest news

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New insights for discovery of next generation antibiotics

5 September 2019

A new publication gives insight into interactions between antibiotics and Staphylococcus aureus DNA gyrase, helping to build a more detailed picture of how we can fight microbial resistance in the future.

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ISSF award funds search for new Schizophrenia medication

2 September 2019

More than 23 million people are affected by schizophrenia, with people living with the condition being three times more likely to die early. New funding from the Wellcome Trust is supporting cutting-edge research that will improve therapies.

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Wellcome Trust award funds NEAT1-related disease research

15 August 2019

The Institutional Strategic Support Fund by the Wellcome Trust has award over £48,000 to Cardiff University’s Medicines Discovery Institute to investigate a new target for a range of diseases.

Research

We apply our expertise in a range of research areas to produce novel medicines, which will ultimately make a difference to the lives of patients across the world.

Vision

Our vision is ambitious, aiming to make the Institute a focal point for medicines discovery and innovation within Cardiff University and the wider UK academic community.