Preclinical studies

Deciding whether a drug is ready for clinical trials (the so-called move from bench to bedside) involves extensive preclinical studies that yield preliminary efficacy, toxicity, pharmacokinetic and safety information. Wide doses of the drug are tested using in vitro (test tube or cell culture) and in vivo (animal) experiments,.

Much like for clinical trials, there are certain types of trials that have to be done, such as toxicology studies in most cases, Don’t get too worked up on too many preclinical trials that may not be necessary but make sure to consult with experts who can help you decide, which trials you should do and if you are ready to move into clinical stage. At Profile we have a team of experts who can advice you on such questions and who will help you with the transition into clinical trials. Contact us to start the discussion.