Cell line development
Custom cell line development services to support preclinical research and discovery programs.
Dose-Exposure and PK/PD Studies
Preclinical and translational science services to understand the relationship between dose, exposure, and effect, guiding dosing strategies and clinical dose-escalation.
API Specifications
Early and comprehensive characterization of the active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) including impurity profile, analytical methods, and release specifications.
Lead Optimization
Expert medicinal chemistry services to optimize a lead series based on potency, selectivity, and desired properties using an integrated drug discovery platform.
Analytical Chemistry Services - In vitro ADME
Assessment of the Absorption, Distribution, Metabolism, and Excretion (ADME) properties of compounds in vitro early in the drug discovery process.
Liquid Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (LCMS)
Genesis Drug Discovery & Development provides Liquid Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (LCMS) services combining liquid chromatography separation with mass spectrometry detection for high sensitivity and selectivity in compound identification, in vitro ADME assays, and pharmacokinetic bioanalysis.
Synthetic Organic Chemistry and Medicinal Chemistry CRO Services
Expert services in drug discovery, process chemistry, and custom synthesis provided by Genesis Drug Discovery & Development (GD3).
Early Stage: Hit-to-Lead
Early stage hit-to-lead chemistry services including hit confirmation, hit expansion, preliminary ADME assessment, and SAR evaluation.
Synthetic Route Discovery
Chemical process development service focused on route scouting after identifying a target molecule, evaluating potential synthetic strategies, and producing large quantities of the molecule for preclinical and clinical research.
Disease Modeling Services
Genesis Drug Discovery and Development (GD3) Disease Modeling Division specializes in translational studies and the evaluation of therapeutic candidates in rodent models of human disease, providing customized and standard preclinical in vivo pharmacology services.
PD Biomarker and Mechanism of Action Investigations
Preclinical service to understand on-target and off-target pharmacodynamic effects of therapeutics, support proof-of-concept validation, and select development candidates.
In vitro ADME
In vitro drug metabolism and pharmacokinetics studies providing comprehensive ADME assays for small and large molecules.
In Vivo DMPK Services
Comprehensive preclinical pharmacokinetic and drug metabolism studies for rodents and rabbits, specializing in systemic and ocular research for small and large molecules.
Structure-Based Drug Design, Identification and Characterization
Structure-based drug design (SBDD) services leveraging X-ray crystallography, molecular modeling, and biophysical analysis to accelerate lead optimization and identify potent, selective small molecule ligands.
Transgenic Cell Lines
Custom services to develop stable transgenic cell lines with varying expression levels using lentivirus containing target genes.
Large Scale Synthesis
Compound scale-up services from milligram to kilogram to advance drug discovery projects and support pre-IND studies and GMP API manufacture.
Biodistribution Services
Tissue extraction and processing services to study the localization of therapeutics after leaving the bloodstream, available in non-diseased or diseased animals.
Knockout/Knock-In Cell Lines
Custom knockout and knock-in cell lines generated for different genes in mouse or human cell lines using CRISPR gene editing.
High-Speed Synthesis and Purification
High-speed synthesis techniques and automated systems designed to accelerate the discovery of new compounds and screen for optimal process conditions.
Custom Assay Development
Tailored assay development services including sample analysis, method validation under FDA GLP guidelines, method qualification, and method transfer.
Allergic Conjunctivitis Disease Model
Preclinical in vivo rodent disease model service for allergic conjunctivitis established via topical administration of Compound 48/80 in rabbits.
Phenotyping of Genetically Engineered Models (GEMS)
In-depth, disease-oriented phenotyping assessment and phenotypic characterization of genetically modified animals for drug target validation and discovery.
Metabolite Synthesis (Phase I and II)
Custom metabolite synthesis services for Phase I and II metabolism, producing metabolites directly from drug candidates for safety assessment studies.
Ldr-/- mouse
Atherosclerosis rodent model for evaluating cardiovascular disease therapeutics.
In Vitro Assay Development
Comprehensive in vitro assay development services including biochemical assays, ligand binding assays, immunogenicity, cell-based assays, and cell line development.
Molecular Biology Services
Comprehensive molecular biology laboratory services leveraging deep expertise in pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and CROs, offering a diverse range of nucleic acid-based assays supporting preclinical and clinical research.
Reporter Cell Lines
Custom reporter cell lines created using genetic engineering to provide real-time insights into gene expression, signaling pathways, and cellular responses.
Asymmetric Synthesis
Genesis Drug Discovery & Development provides asymmetric synthesis services to favor the formation of specific stereoisomers for chiral drug candidates.
Tolerability and Toxicology Services
Evaluation of tolerability and toxicology of therapeutics including preliminary investigations for dose selection and non-GLP toxicology assessments.
Oncology Cell-Line Derived and Immuno-Oncology Models
Preclinical oncology service evaluating test compounds in cell line-derived (CDX), mouse and rat syngeneic, and in humanized (huMice) models to monitor therapeutics on primary and metastatic tumor growth in vivo.
Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GCMS)
GCMS analytical chemistry service for the separation, identification and quantitative analysis of individual components of a sample.
STZ-induced diabetics
Streptozotocin-induced diabetic rodent model for evaluating diabetes therapeutics.
Optic Nerve Crush
An in vivo mouse model using surgical optic nerve crush to induce retinal ganglion cell death for studying glaucoma, traumatic optic neuropathies, neurodegeneration, and evaluating potential therapeutics.
Cell-based assays
Functional and cell-based assay development services for custom discovery challenges.
VEGF-induced Retinal Leakage
An in vivo preclinical model that reproduces wet age-related macular degeneration (wet AMD) pathology through intravitreal administration of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), supported by longitudinal ocular imaging and biomarker analyses.
Immunogenicity assays
Custom immunogenicity assay development services to support drug development programs.
Quantitative method development
HPLC quantitative method development services to determine concentration and purity of compounds.
Process and Scale-Up Chemistry
Chemical process development services that create a safe, consistent, and cost-effective manufacturing process by developing, optimizing, and scaling up a chemical synthesis route.
Biochemical assays
Custom biochemical assay development services for in vitro drug discovery and development programs.
Ocular Efficacy Models
Specialized ocular efficacy models and custom model development for preclinical pharmacology research.
Db/db-later Type II
Db/db rodent model for later stage Type II diabetes and obesity evaluation.
Preclinical Toxicology Services
Preclinical toxicology services provided by Genesis Drug Discovery & Development.
Meso Scale Discovery (MSD)
High-throughput, multiplexed analysis platform utilizing electrochemiluminescence detection for simultaneous measurement of multiple analytes.
Molecular Probes (Fluorophores and Biotinylated Targets)
Custom preparation of specific molecular probes including fluorophores and biotinylated targets for molecular biology and chemical biology studies.
OVX model of estrogen loss-induced osteoporosis
Osteoporosis model utilizing ovariectomy for bone disease therapeutic evaluation.
Stable Isotopically Labeled Compounds
Custom synthesis and analysis of stable isotopically labeled compounds (2H, 13C, 15N, 34S) using analytical techniques such as 1D and 2D NMR, HPLC, and LCMS.
Ligand Binding Assays and Biomarker Detection Services
Custom assay development and qualification services for the detection of large molecules like antibodies, nucleic acids, and biomarkers using Meso Scale Discovery (MSD) technology and ELISA.
Oligonucleotide Hybridization Assays
Assay formats including nuclease protection assay and dual hybridization assay designed for pharmacokinetic studies of oligonucleotide drugs.
Non-obese diabetic-Type I
Type I diabetes rodent model for autoimmune and metabolic research.
STAM Model
MASH and liver disease model for evaluating therapeutic efficacy in metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis.
GK rat-Type II
Type II diabetes rodent model for glucohomeostasis and metabolic disease testing.
Resolvin E1 synthesis
Total synthesis of specialized pro-resolving mediators like Resolvin E1 on gram scale with optimized processes for large scale production to support clinical development.
Noninvasive In Vivo Bioluminescence/Fluorescence Imaging
Noninvasive in vivo bioluminescence and fluorescence imaging services to monitor biological processes, disease progression, and therapeutic response in live animals.
Diet-induced obese-early Type II
Diet-induced obesity model representing early Type II diabetes progression.
Uveitis Animal Model Service
Preclinical in vivo pharmacology service utilizing an intravitreal injection of TNFα in rabbits to induce uveitis for evaluating therapeutic candidates.
Process Optimization for API Synthesis
API process development service involving optimizing the manufacturing process for active pharmaceutical ingredients, devising new production methods, and refining existing processes for efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
N-LMA induced hypertension
Hypertension and thrombosis model for cardiovascular and metabolic disease research.
GLP and Non-GLP Toxicology
Customized non-GLP and GLP-compliant in vivo toxicology testing and clinical pathology services to support early program viability decisions, target liability assessment, and IND submissions.
Dose Range Finding, MTD and MABEL Determination
Dose range finding studies providing a preliminary understanding of tolerability, body weight measurements, CBC analysis, and MABEL determination for preclinical compounds.
Ex Vivo Assays
Ex vivo immunology assays performed on extracted tissues from diseased and non-diseased animals to provide essential data about drug behavior, toxicity, and potential side effects in preclinical drug discovery and development.
Semi-preparative HPLC
Semi-preparative HPLC services operating at 130 mL/min for sample purification and isolation.
ELISA
Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay services used to detect and quantify proteins, antibodies, and hormones.
Western blots
Services including protein extraction, electrophoresis, transfer, and visualization with expert consultation.
High-Fat Diet Obesity Model
Rodent model for obesity evaluation featuring comprehensive measurements of energy balance, glucose homeostasis, and lipid metabolism.
Microbead Model of Occlusion
An experimental animal model involving the administration of microbeads into the anterior chamber to block drainage channels within the trabecular meshwork, elevating intraocular pressure for glaucoma and ocular research.
Bladder Cancer PDX Collection
PDX models specifically applied for immuno-oncology research and testing.
Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma (PDAC) Pancreatic Cancer PDX Collection
In vivo screening for drug efficacy, tumor kinetics, and animal survival studies using pancreatic cancer patient-derived xenograft models.
Gastrointestinal (GI) PDX Collection
Esophageal, Gastric, Colorectal and liver cancer models used for histological analysis and standard of care studies.
Lymphoma PDX Collection
Collection utilizing subcutaneous and disseminating implantation studies for standard of care evaluations.
Small Molecule X-ray Crystallography
Provides a detailed three-dimensional structural analysis of a small molecule by crystalizing the compound, exposing it to X-rays and then analyzing the subsequent diffraction pattern.
In Vitro Biology
Genesis Drug Discovery & Development provides specialized in vitro assays and studies, including cell culture, cytotoxicity testing, and biomarker analysis for early-stage drug discovery and preclinical testing.
Real-time PCR analysis
Sensitive and specific real-time PCR analyses on purified nucleic acid samples to assess gene copy number or normalized gene expression, including assay design and validation, sample testing, and data analysis.
DNA and RNA Isolation Services
Nucleic acid extraction services preparing DNA and RNA samples from animal tissues, human body fluids, and cell cultures with quality and quantity evaluation using spectrophotometry and gel electrophoresis.
Next-Generation Sequencing – RNASeq
Differential gene expression analysis of control and treated datasets to assess transcriptome-level differences, alternative splicing, gene fusions, and mutations.
AAV Cloning and Packaging Services
Comprehensive adeno-associated virus (AAV) cloning and packaging services tailored to support gene and cell therapy research, ranging from small-scale in vitro experiments to large-scale pre-clinical animal studies.
Chiral HPLC method development
Specialized HPLC method development services focused on separating and analyzing chiral compounds.
Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Small Cell Lung cancer (SCLC) and Mesothelioma PDX Collection
Collection featuring WES mutational and RNA-seq gene expression analysis for model selection in lung cancer and mesothelioma.
Intronistat B
A potent small molecule inhibitor targeting group II introns in fungal RNA, developed as an antifungal agent.
Radiation Therapy Core
Core offering for radiation therapy and drug combination studies using chemotherapies, targeted agents, and immuno-oncology drugs with whole body and focal radiation.
UV-visible spectroscopy
Provides UV-visible spectroscopy measurements using a Spectra Max 384 plus UV-visible spectrophotometer for compound characterization.
Optical Rotation
Provides optical rotation measurements using a Perkin Elmer PE-341 polarimeter equipped with both Na and Hg source lamps to determine the identity and purity of a compound.
Small Animal Radiation Research Platform (SARRP)
Utilizes Xstrahl Life Sciences' industry-leading SARRP image-guided micro irradiator, incorporating high-resolution computed tomography (CT) imaging with precise radiation delivery for preclinical oncology and radiation research.
iCare Tonolab
A device utilizing the rebound measuring principle with a lightweight probe to measure intraocular pressure in preclinical ocular safety and efficacy studies.