Instem has announced the acquisition, for up to $4.6m, of a US-based provider of software for safety assessments. Leadscope’s software provides computer models that predict toxicity of chemical compounds – the systems are so advanced that the FDA allows them to replace animal testing in certain limited situations. A strong fit with Instem’s existing safety assessment business and its KnowledgeScan offering, this deal appears a well-considered and useful extension to the grou
18 Nov 2019
Acquisition in safety assessment
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Acquisition in safety assessment
- Published:
18 Nov 2019 -
Author:
Gareth Evans -
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Instem has announced the acquisition, for up to $4.6m, of a US-based provider of software for safety assessments. Leadscope’s software provides computer models that predict toxicity of chemical compounds – the systems are so advanced that the FDA allows them to replace animal testing in certain limited situations. A strong fit with Instem’s existing safety assessment business and its KnowledgeScan offering, this deal appears a well-considered and useful extension to the grou