An interview with Ali Daowd: exploring the potential of literature-based discovery for cancer drug repurposing

In this interview with Ali Daowd (Dalhousie University, Halifax, Canada), we discuss how literature-based discovery be applied to understanding and treating cancers. Ali provides his insights into what this technique offers, how it can be utilized for cancer drug repurposing and what challenges need to be overcome in future studies. Please could you introduce yourself and your organization(s) and provide a brief summary of your career to date? I am a PhD candidate in medical informatics with the NICHE research group at Dalhousie University. I also hold a master’s degree in health informatics and a medical degree from the Royal...