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Bioscience

At Sygnature Discovery, we accelerate your drug discovery projects with tailored bioscience solutions that integrate seamlessly into your research.

Our scientists work closely with your team to design robust assays and cascades, generate reliable data, and overcome complex biological challenges, so your projects move forward with confidence.

By combining advanced technologies with collaborative problem-solving, we deliver accurate, reproducible results that enable smarter decisions across the discovery pipeline. Acting as an extension of your team, we provide both technical expertise and strategic insight to give your program the best chance of success.

Laboratory environment showing assay preparation for bioscience research, representing tailored solutions to accelerate drug discovery programs
  • Design and execute reliable, relevant screening cascades to support project progression
  • Provide flexible solutions and recommendations tailored to your needs
  • Screen novel compounds for project-specific properties, including cellular function and isolated target engagement
  • Apply the latest technologies and techniques to reduce risk later in the pipeline.
  • Deliver adaptable capabilities across therapeutic areas and modalities to help you reach your goals

Our Bioscience Capabilities

Scientist handling stacked trays in a controlled laboratory environment, representing cell line generation.

Custom stable cell lines with robust expression and assay reproducibility, streamlined design and validation for confident drug discovery workflows.

Laboratory setup with a researcher working near advanced equipment, illustrating assay development for drug discovery workflows.

Custom assay solutions built around your biology delivering reliable, decision-ready data to advance hit finding and compound profiling with confidence.

Researchers conducting electrophysiology experiments using specialized instruments to study ion channel activity and cellular responses.

Precise ion channel and transporter insights through tailored electrophysiology studies supporting target validation, hit identification, and lead optimization decisions.

Automated laboratory system performing high-throughput screening to accelerate drug discovery and compound testing.

Integrated hit identification using HTS, fragment screening, and advanced automation delivering high-quality starting points for successful drug discovery.

Researchers analyzing cell-based assay results on computer screens, representing advanced imaging and data interpretation in drug discovery.

Tailored cell-based assays for target validation, compound profiling, and mechanism studies delivering robust, physiologically relevant data to guide discovery.

Gloved hands performing pipetting in a sterile laboratory environment, representing advanced cell line generation and recombinant systems for drug discovery.

Custom biochemical assays built around your target biology providing robust, high-quality data to guide hit identification and mechanism-of-action studies.

Scientist operating specialized biophysical assay equipment to study molecular interactions and protein stability.

High-throughput biophysical solutions for binding, kinetics, and target engagement combining advanced technologies with deep expertise to guide drug discovery.

Gloved hand handling laboratory samples in a controlled environment, representing primary cells and tissue preparation for research and drug discovery.

Access to primary cells and tissues for physiologically relevant assays enabling confident, clinically predictive decisions earlier in drug discovery.

Key Benefits

Personalized Programs

Robust Cascade Design & Execution

Transparent Communication

Flexible Working Models

Data Security

Technology and Insight Access

Our cross-trained scientists bring expertise across multiple disciplines, supported by experienced leaders who uphold the highest standard of development and data integrity. Whether you need standalone assay support or a comprehensive cascade, we provide solutions tailored to your goals.

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Stuart Thomson, PhD
Stuart Thomson, PhD

Stuart brings over 20 years of experience in drug discovery to his role, having held…

Lesley Gerrard, PhD
Lesley Gerrard, PhD

Lesley has over 25 years’ experience in cell signalling and cellular pharmacology and has been…

Yaël Mamane, PhD
Yaël Mamane, PhD

Yael brings more than 20 years of drug discovery experience to her role as Senior…

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