Crown Bioscience, a global contract research organization (CRO) and a JSR Life Sciences company, today announced a strategic partnership with Clinical Trial & Consulting Services (CTI), a renowned global full-spectrum research service provider, to bolster oncology-focused consulting services. This collaboration unites decades of expertise from both organizations in oncology drug discovery and development, leveraging Crown Bioscience’s preclinical and translational models and CTI’s well-established track record in the clinical and regulatory space.

Customers will benefit from combined expert guidance, supporting the transition of oncology compounds from discovery through early-phase clinical trials more rapidly and effectively. This alliance aims to determine the optimal and most expeditious path to the clinic, ensure long-term drug development success and growth, and accelerate the delivery of superior oncology therapeutics to patients.

From today, customers can access consulting services to ensure an integrated drug development approach, including:

  • Strategic preclinical development planning
  • Study data analysis, interpretation and advice
  • Regulatory guidance
  • De novo assay development
  • Grant review

Alex Slater, Senior Vice President of Commercial, commented: ‘’Crown Bioscience has an established reputation for exceeding the typical services offered by a regular CRO. This initiative unites deep-seated expertise spanning all phases of drug development, marking a pivotal step towards delivering a true translational offer to our clients.’’

Ryan Gifford, Vice President of Global Laboratory Services, Business Development, shares: ‘’We are delighted to collaborate with Crown Bioscience and view this as a valuable synergy. Crown Bioscience’s leadership in early-phase oncology research and suite of preclinical services complement CTI’s broad spectrum of capabilities. Together, we can offer enhanced support to our oncology clients and deepen our commitment to advancing cancer research.’’