Transforming science into medicine

The focus of the Drug Development Office is on preclinical and early phase clinical studies.

DDO timeline

We carry out:

  • Projects requiring preclinical development, including safety toxicology, drug manufacture and formulation
  • Phase I studies focused on safety data, pharmacokinetics and modulation of target biomarkers
  • Combination trials of unregistered and registered agents
  • Early phase II 'proof of principle' studies focusing on the use of biological endpoints
  • 'Non critical path' studies on agents in active commercial development