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Iconix Biosciences, Inc.

Fielden MR, Halbert DN

1Iconix Biosciences, Inc., Molecular and Investigative Toxicology, 325 E Middlefield Road, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA. mfielden@iconixbiosciences.com , 2Iconix Biosciences, Inc., Research and Development, 325 E Middlefield Road, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA. dhalbert@iconixbiosciences.com.

Iconix Biosciences has developed leading products and services that apply novel and proprietary genomic technologies to profile candidate drug compounds in early discovery through to preclinical development, leading to a better understanding of candidate drugs in a faster, more cost-effective manner. The toxicology community is embracing this approach to increase the accuracy, sensitivity and speed of toxicity testing. Changing this paradigm will significantly impact the failure rate of late-stage preclinical compounds and provide a compelling return on investment. Through strategic growth and research, the company has identified the factors and is creating the environment that will lead to a 'tipping point' in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries, such that toxicogenomics becomes a standard practice in the drug discovery and development process.

Published 29 March 2007 in Pharmacogenomics, 8(4): 401-405.
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