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Discovery oncology

With more than 10,000 studies completed, we have amassed extensive experience and deep insights to inform end-to-end preclinical oncology research. Start your study quickly and expedite the development of your next potentially life-saving compound.

In vitro and in vivo pharmacology models to advance your oncology research

When your research has the potential to save lives, you deserve a laboratory partner with the oncology pharmacology knowledge, breadth of tools and experience to help move life-changing drug candidates through preclinical development and beyond quickly and effectively.

Our discovery oncology solutions consist of in vitro and in vivo pharmacology efficacy models, in vivo imaging technologies, ex vivo assessments and focal radiation capabilities to support your oncology research programs. Our team helps you explore the effects of drugs and biologics using both human and syngeneic tumor models. This approach delivers decision-driving data to help advance your drug candidate toward the next cancer research breakthrough

300+ human xenograft models
50+ mouse syngeneic models
30+ cancer histotypes
300+ PDX models

Discovery Oncology capabilities

Featured Technologies

For over a decade, we have offered an industry-leading array of technology platforms to deliver efficient quality results:
 

Model & Tech Spotlights

Access the data

View in-depth analysis, including growth curves and treatment response, for preclinical tumor models and technology in our model and tech spotlights.

Frequently asked questions

Key considerations include selecting appropriate cell lines or animal models, determining dosing regimens, choosing relevant endpoints and accounting for potential drug resistance mechanisms. Labcorp's experienced scientists can provide guidance on study design for robust and translatable results.

Biomarkers help identify patient populations most likely to respond to a therapy, monitor treatment efficacy and provide insights into mechanisms of action and resistance. Labcorp's biomarker discovery and validation services support the development of companion diagnostics and personalized medicine approaches.

PDX models, which involve implanting human tumor samples into immunodeficient mice, are used to better represent human tumor biology and predict clinical responses to potential therapies. Labcorp maintains a large collection of well-characterized PDX models and offers customized PDX studies to support oncology drug discovery programs.

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