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Drug discovery process

From Target Identification and Validation to Clinical development, we support innovators at every stage of the drug discovery process to accelerate progress and reduce risk.






























Target Identification and Validation

We take a flexible, insight-driven approach to Target Identification and Validation, using advanced technologies to strengthen early decisions and reduce risk in drug discovery.

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Lead Generation

We combine scientific expertise with high-throughput technologies to drive Lead Generation with real translational value, advancing both established targets and novel modalities.

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Lead Optimisation

By leveraging therapeutic expertise and advanced platforms to support Lead Optimisation, we can help you confidently progress promising molecules.

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Candidate Selection

We help you identify and select drug candidates with the highest clinical potential, using an integrated approach grounded in biological insight and analytics through the drug discovery process.

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Clinical

We support early-phase trials with advanced technologies and biomarker strategies to de-risk development and boost clinical success.

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Our impact

Partner products progressed to market 3
Assays supporting clinical development and delivery 10
Compounds supported into the clinic 5
Countries involved in international collaborations 11






A strategy for success

Undaunted by complex challenges, we will work in close collaboration with you to define a bespoke project plan. Using our expertise, industry-leading insight and the very best technology, we address your project challenges and create a roadmap for commercial success.​

We ask the right questions at the right time. We provide guidance where you may need it, find the right partners to help you, fill gaps in your existing project plan and help manage your project delivery.


Lightening the load

Drug discovery is high risk, but the rewards are huge. As a national Life Sciences service, we use our unique position and expertise to make every move count for innovators.​

We provide the right environment to enable you to de-risk your assets, now and in the future. We develop technologies to boost R&D productivity and stay at the cutting edge of drug discovery. You can also gain access to specialist scientific experts and costly technologies in a flexible manner as you need them.


Finding the right partner

Our long-standing network of partners are connected to every part of the Life Sciences sector. We will help you navigate the complex landscape of R&D, understand the skills and expertise that you require, and then connect you with sector-leading partnerships that can help provide the momentum you need to make progress faster.​

We help all entrepreneurial scientists at the frontier of changing lives through drug discovery. This includes SME therapeutic developers, technology innovators, large pharma, biotech companies, academics and charities.





Partner with us and make sure your next move counts

See how we can help support you with your next drug discovery project.

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