There are times in the laboratory when experienced scientists may question the direction in a protocol. Their experience, having worked on so many studies, may tempt them to consider conducting the testing a little differently than the directions provided to them. If...
WuXi AppTec Laboratory Testing Division experts continually weigh in on emerging trends and stay updated on salient drug development topics. These experts routinely contribute to industry publications. Here’s where they’ve been featured in the first half of 2021....
For both large and small drug development companies, good communication displayed throughout the preclinical testing process is essential to success. Project leaders who exhibit great awareness, flexibility and communication skills can’t be undervalued in the timely...
There are many factors involved in designing a preclinical drug safety assessment program, but among the priorities is having a good understanding of the different requirements from the various regulatory agencies in which the Investigative New Drug (IND) will be...
Lead optimization in the world of drug development is a multifaceted process. It is a crucial part of discovery pharmacology and toxicology, as such, is used to identify and advance the most promising drug compounds. First and foremost, lead optimization aims to...
We offer a true, single-platform, end-to-end solution that can be catered to your specific drug discovery and development needs – saving you money while providing industry-leading turnaround times. With solutions for both small- and large-molecule development, our...
Engaging the right partners at the right time is essential to drug developers and the success of their compound. We sat down with Grace Furman, small-molecule toxicology consultant at Paracelsus, Inc., to get her perspective on some of the most pressing challenges and...
Recent guidance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Safety Testing of Drug Metabolites helps drug developers know when and how to identify and characterize drug metabolites. Identifying and characterizing a drug's metabolic profile is a necessary step...
DMPK - A Key Step, Every Step of the Way Drug metabolism and pharmacokinetics (DMPK) is a crucial component in the success of your drug development – at every stage, from discovery to preclinical to clinical. DMPK studies set basic expectations of drug behavior, which...
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In vivo studies, such as pharmacokinetics (PK) and absorption, distribution, metabolism and excretion (ADME), are critical to your compound’s vitality as you prepare for regulatory submission. Knowing when these studies should be completed can often be a pressure...