From Idea to Evidence
Building the scientific foundation
Before a molecule ever reaches humans, it must prove it works and is safe in carefully controlled lab and model systems. Scientists run pharmacology, toxicity, metabolism and formulation studies. Only a small fraction of molecules survive this stage—but those that do enter clinical development with data-backed confidence.
“FPJ students go through a battery of tests and assessments—proving their grasp of core concepts before moving forward to the next level, just like molecules must prove safety before clinical trials.”
This stage reduces risk, optimizes the molecule, and sets the scientific foundation for first-in-human trials.