A Model for Efficient Assay Development and Screening at a Small Research Site

Journal of Laboratory Automation

Volumn 11, Issue 2, 2006, Pages 100-109

  Simpson, Peter B ^a  

^a Merck Sharp & Dohme Limited   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

assay development; novel technology; team building; technology strategy

Indexed keywords

AUTOMATION; DRUG PRODUCTS; MATHEMATICAL MODELS; OPTIMIZATION;

ASSAY DEVELOPMENT; NOVEL TECHNOLOGY; TEAM BUILDING; TECHNOLOGY STRATEGY;

RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT;

DRUG; G PROTEIN COUPLED RECEPTOR; ION CHANNEL;

ANALYTICAL EQUIPMENT; ARTICLE; DRUG DETERMINATION; DRUG IDENTIFICATION; DRUG RESEARCH; DRUG SCREENING; EXPERIENCE; HIGH THROUGHPUT SCREENING; IMAGING SYSTEM; LABORATORY AUTOMATION; MODEL; PROCESS OPTIMIZATION; RESPONSIBILITY; ROBOTICS; SKILL;

EID: 33646011956     PISSN: 22110682     EISSN: 15402452     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.jala.2006.02.001     Document Type: Article

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