Podcast: Scientific and Technical Challenges of Developing Contrave

In this podcast Dr. Klassen discusses the scientific and technical challenges of developing Contrave, part of the “new wave” of anti-obesity compounds driving the industry forward after nearly 13 years. He will cover the technical and scientific challenges involved in drug testing, the need for better biomarker validation and metabolic endpoint selection, the potential for discovering novel pathways and mechanisms of action for pre-existing compounds, and the major factors concerning reimbursement of weight loss drugs.

Download the podcast and transcript here.

Featured Speaker: Dr. Preston Klassen

SVP & Head of Development, Orexigen Therapeutics

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