CDE Releases Pioneer Plan to Promote Organoid-Based Alternatives in Drug R&D
China's Center for Drug Evaluation released a draft 'Pioneer Plan' to promote new alternative methods (NAMs) such as organoids and organ-on-chip in drug development. The plan aims to reduce reliance on animal testing, which is costly, slow, and limited in human extrapolation. Traditional CROs are pivoting: Joinn expands into organoid platforms, Medicilon builds an AI-driven NAMs service, and Insilico Medicine develops automated liver organoid screening. Shanghai-based Yaosu Technology expects 2026 revenue in the tens of millions of yuan with over 100 million yuan in orders, having completed nearly 400 million yuan in Series A financing. The CDE targets producing guidance documents within two years.
- Effective
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- Intensity
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- Confidence
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