Ignis is committed to leveraging cutting-edge neuroscience research to develop targeted therapies that address the underlying mechanisms of disease progression.
In-house R&D Laboratories
As the scientific engine driving this mission, the company boasts in-house R&D laboratories located in Zhangjiang, Shanghai. The laboratories are staffed by a multidisciplinary team of experts in medicinal chemistry, biology, pharmacology, pharmacokinetics, toxicology, and more. The core management team hails from various innovative multinational pharmaceutical companies globally, bringing with them extensive experience in discovering and advancing multiple drug candidates from concept to clinical stages, including those that have successfully reached the market.
First-in-class/
Best-in-class
The Ignis R&D Center integrates insights into unmet medical needs with its team's expertise to pioneer First-in-class and Best-in-class medicines. Rooted in human-data-driven hypotheses, the Ignis team harnesses tools such as structural biology, computer- and AI-assisted drug design, alongside in vitro assay and in vivo models for rapid molecule discovery, design, and optimization. Additionally, the team implements biomarker strategies to enhance the efficiency and success rates of early clinical developments.
Strategic Collaborations
The Ignis R&D Center actively cultivates strategic collaborations with both domestic and international pharmaceutical firms and esteemed academic institutions. These partnerships foster groundbreaking innovations in neuroscience, synergizing with Ignis’ internal programs that ultimately enhance the quality of life for patients.