Preclinical Research Toolbox
We collaborate with other NIH institutes and centers to develop tools and resources that accelerate preclinical research.
About Preclinical Research Toolbox
We have tools and resources to help scientists carry out preclinical research. Selected resources and software tools are listed below.
Small Molecules, Compounds and Probes
Assay Guidance Manual
This resource contains detailed information on developing appropriate assays for high-throughput screening projects.
Compound Management
Our compound management team uses sophisticated and automated techniques to supply chemicals for NCATS screening experiments to uncover new treatments for diseases.
NCATS Pharmaceutical Collection
This publicly available, web-based application provides complete information on active pharmaceutical ingredients.
PubChem
PubChem is a freely accessible database of small organic molecules and their activities against biological assays.
Probes
We identify and optimize small molecule probes of novel, unexplored cellular targets. Probes are freely accessible to the scientific community.
BioPlanet
BioPlanet is a publicly available, comprehensive database that details the body’s biological pathways. Researchers can use it to study gene activity, disease mechanisms, cell toxicity and more.
Biomarkers
BEST (Biomarkers, EndpointS, and other Tools) Resource
This resource is an online glossary developed by a U.S. Food and Drug Administration and NIH joint committee to clarify terms used in translational science and medical product development, with a focus on study endpoints and biomarkers.
Informatics Tools & Information Systems
Global Ingredient Archival System
The registration system for the ingredients in medicinal products makes it easier for stakeholders to exchange information about substances in medicines, supporting scientific research on the use and safety of these products.
Additional Software and Informatics Tools
These tools including specialized browsers, are available under “Software” in the right-hand column of the Tripod server.
Patents
We have filed patent applications on several technologies developed by center investigators. To ensure that these new technologies are further developed and commercialized, we seek collaboration and licensing partners.
Therapy Development
NCATS Toolkit for Patient-Focused Therapy Development
Toolkit is a centralized collection of online resources that can help patient groups progress through the research and development process for new treatments.