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Korea Herald
6 hours ago
- Business
- Korea Herald
Samsung Biologics launches organoid platform to boost early-stage drug discovery
South Korea's leading contract development and manufacturing organization, Samsung Biologics, announced Monday the launch of Samsung Organoids, a cutting-edge drug screening service designed to support corporate clients throughout drug discovery and development. Organoids are three-dimensional cell culture systems engineered to closely replicate the structure and function of human organs. Due to their high physiological relevance, organoids are rapidly emerging as a next-generation research model in drug development. They offer clinically meaningful insights into drug responses, making them valuable tools for lead compound selection, biomarker discovery and efficacy prediction. 'The latest service launch reflects our unwavering commitment to driving innovation by improving drug success rates and creating new possibilities in personalized medicine,' said John Rim, CEO and president of Samsung Biologics. 'The addition of research services is a significant move for us to create added value for clients by supporting the drug life cycle from start to finish with thorough therapeutic analysis.' Samsung Organoids will enable precision screening to predict patient-specific drug responses, streamline preclinical development and accelerate timelines for investigational new drug filings. The platform uses data-driven analysis to assess the characteristics and mechanisms of drug candidates, offering multi-modal insights that enhance decision-making. Through the expansion, Samsung Biologics broadens its service portfolio to include preclinical research, covering the full spectrum from target discovery and lead identification to preclinical studies and clinical trial planning. By leveraging its expertise in drug development and manufacturing, the company aims to help clients overcome early-stage development hurdles and improve clinical outcomes.
Associated Press
15 hours ago
- Business
- Associated Press
Samsung Biologics launches drug screening services, Samsung Organoids
INCHEON, South Korea, June 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Samsung Biologics (KRX: a leading contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO), today announced the launch of Samsung Organoids – advanced drug screening services to support clients in drug discovery and development. Organoids are three-dimensional cell culture systems engineered to closely mimic human organs, offering clinically relevant insights to better understand specific drug responses and improve lead selection. Organoids are emerging as a new research model due to their high similarity to live tissues and potential applications in biomarker discovery and drug efficacy prediction. Samsung Organoids support precision screening to predict patient responses, streamline preclinical development, and accelerate timelines toward investigational new drug (IND) filings through data-driven analysis of candidate molecules. With the launch, Samsung Biologics expands its business to include preclinical research, with service offerings spanning target discovery, lead selection, preclinical development, and clinical trial planning. Leveraging its expertise in development and manufacturing, the company will provide data-driven, multi-modal insights into the characteristics and mechanisms of candidate molecules. By helping clients address challenges that may arise during the drug discovery phase, Samsung Biologics aims to enhance clinical success rates. 'The latest service launch reflects our unwavering commitment to driving innovation by improving drug success rates and creating new possibilities in personalized medicine,' said John Rim, CEO and President of Samsung Biologics. 'The addition of research services is a significant move for us to create added value for clients by supporting the drug life cycle from start to finish with thorough therapeutic analysis.' About Samsung Biologics Samsung Biologics (KRX: is a leading contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO), offering end-to-end integrated services that range from late discovery to commercial manufacturing. With a combined biomanufacturing capacity of 784 kL across five plants, Samsung Biologics leverages cutting-edge technologies and expertise to advance diverse modalities, including multispecific antibodies, fusion proteins, antibody-drug conjugates, and mRNA therapeutics. Samsung Biologics operates a global network with facilities and offices in Korea, the U.S., and Japan. Samsung Biologics America supports clients based in the U.S. and Europe, while its Tokyo sales office serves the APAC region. Samsung Biologics continues to invest in new capabilities to maximize operational and quality excellence, ensuring flexibility and agility for clients. The company is committed to the on-time, in-full delivery of safe, high-quality products, as well as making sustainable business decisions for the betterment of society and global health. For more information, please visit Samsung Biologics Media Contact Claire Kim [email protected] View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Samsung Biologics
