Exploiting the potential of knowledge management in R&D and drug discovery: extracting value from information.

摘要

While the life sciences industry is still coming to terms with the consequences of the Human Genome Project, the market place is forcing businesses to streamline, re-focus and even merge with or acquire businesses across the entire sector. In these troubled times, is there a place for knowledge management in research and development and drug discovery? This article reviews some of the major challenges in realizing the value of information and asks if knowledge management has made a significant impact in drug discovery.