KUALA LUMPUR, May 11 (Bernama) -- Taconic Biosciences, a global leader in providing drug discovery animal model solutions, has appointed Nomura Siam International Co Ltd (NSI), an established distributor of laboratory animals and related products, as its preferred distributor in India.
According to a statement, India makes a significant contribution to global pharmaceutical and vaccine production, and its pharmaceutical and biotechnology research and development is expected to grow over the next decade.
To support this growth, scientists in India need advanced mouse and rat models for pharmacology studies and toxicology and drug safety assessment. Research across all therapeutic areas requires genetically engineered models (GEMs). Additionally, mice with humanised immune systems are critical for immuno-oncology and other applications.
Taconic’s portfolio comprises nearly 4,700 mouse and rat models, including widely used standard strains, immunodeficient models, and exclusive GEMs. Taconic is also a global leader in humanised immune system mouse generation.
Taconic’s industry-leading quality systems, genetic integrity, and globally harmonised animal health standards promote research reproducibility while its flexible approach to licensing reduces barriers to accessing valuable GEMs.
Based in Thailand, NSI is known for its focus on quality and customer service. The company’s new agreement with Taconic significantly increases preclinical researchers’ access to GEMs in India and allows NSI to offer this market a full spectrum of solutions.
“We believe this partnership will provide India’s growing pharmaceutical industry access to the most sophisticated and high-quality animal models available globally,” said Dr Michael Seiler, vice president of commercial products at Taconic. “We truly believe this partnership will support Taconic’s desire to accelerate new life-saving therapeutics for the global community.”
“Taconic’s portfolio of sophisticated mouse models fills a major gap in the Indian market,” said NSI president Taiichiro Kamiya.
“By our frequent information sharing, and the improvement of logistic process, we will provide faster and easier access to GEMs for Indian users.”
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