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One trusted partner connecting chemistry, biology, and digital solutions to accelerate drug discovery

Drug discovery involves a series of interconnected steps, from target discovery and lead identification to optimization, preclinical evaluation, and drug delivery formulation. Yet, researchers often face the challenge of working across multiple technologies, suppliers, and workflows, creating inefficiencies that can slow progress.

Discover a broad portfolio of solutions designed to support drug discovery workflows, helping researchers navigate critical decisions, accelerate experimental progress, and advance programs with greater efficiency and confidence.

If you have specific questions, our team can provide quick and easy assistance.

How can you accelerate the journey from molecule to medicine?

Navigate the complete drug discovery workflow, from target identification and lead discovery to optimization, synthesis, preclinical development, and drug delivery. Explore tools, reagents, technologies, and scientific resources designed to help advance research at every step.

Drug discovery workflow

Target discovery stage illustrated with a protein structure icon, highlighting tools and reagents for identifying and validating biological targets in disease research.

Target discovery

Identify biological molecules associated with a disease. Find a suitable target for drug development that can lead to therapeutic interventions.

A microplate screening icon, representing compound screening, DNA-encoded libraries, metabolite libraries, and small-molecule discovery solutions.

Test libraries of chemical compounds against the target to find candidates that exhibit the desired biological activity.

Lead optimization and synthesis stage illustrated with laboratory glassware, representing hit-to-lead development, catalyst selection, synthetic reagents, and chemical synthesis workflows.
Drug delivery formulation stage illustrated with nanoparticle and lipid icons, representing lipids, nanoparticles, polymers, bioinks, and formulation technologies for drug delivery applications.