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Distinguishing the Roles of Preclinical vs. Clinical CROs in Clinical Research

Vial

In this article, we will define preclinical and clinical CROs, as well as highlight the unique needs and challenges of these organizations in their respective stages of drug research. What is a Pre-Clinical CRO? The global preclinical CRO market was estimated to be valued at US$5.7 billion in 2022 and is projected to reach US$10.2

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Origins of the Lab Mouse

Codon

While mice were initially used to validate Mendelian genetics, insights into cancer susceptibility suggested that mice could have a more profound role—helping scientists untangle the cause and treatment of human diseases. If he could make less genetically variable mice, he could make them a more useful tool for studying disease.