Centre for Food and Drug Discovery
The Centre for Food and Drug Discovery is a ‘one-stop shop’ for drug discovery and food innovation, collaborating with companies from concept to commercialisation to enhance the wider health of the population.
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About the Centre for Food and Drug Discovery
Accelerating Drug Discovery, Preclinical Research and Food Innovation
The Centre for Food and Drug Discovery (CFDD) is a £22 million research and innovation facility funded through the Causeway Coast and Glens Growth Deal that supports organisations across the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, life sciences and food sectors.
Based at Ulster University Coleraine, the Centre will be a one-stop-shop facility for all aspects of the drug discovery and food innovation pipeline, accelerating development, testing and bringing products to market to enhance the wider health of the population.
From drug discovery analytical chemistry and formulation science to GLP toxicology studies and clinical research, we provide integrated expert support across the innovation pipeline.
Facilities
A Centre Designed for Innovation
CFDD is a unique single-site hub delivering expertise across drug discovery, preclinical development, toxicology, clinical research and food innovation. Our collaborative approach enables organisations of all sizes, from start-ups and SMEs to multinational companies, to access state-of-the-art facilities, specialist researchers and industry-focused solutions.
Our Specialist Capabilities
- Supporting every stage of the development journey
- Pre Clinical and GLP Toxicology
- Drug Discovery and Analytical Characterisation
- Formulation Science
- Clinical, Device and Food Trials
- Advanced Bioimaging capacity
- Molecular and Cellular Technologies
- Vision Healthcare Technologies
- Biomedical and behavioral research unit
Partners
Research Excellence Meets Industry Need
Companies can collaborate with us to enhance competitiveness, unlock new opportunities and drive growth through tailored solutions that address key challenges in food innovation and drug discovery.
Partnering with the CFDD provides access to:
- GLP preclinical and toxicology expertise
- Drug discovery analytical chemistry capabilities
- Analytical characterisation services
- Modern formulation science laboratories
- Clinical and intervention trial facilities
- Industry-focused research collaboration
- Access to specialist equipment and academic expertise
Whether you are developing a novel therapeutic, medical device, functional food or health technology, CFDD provides the expertise, facilities and regulatory-ready research support required to move from discovery to commercialisation.
Team
Experts in Drug Discovery and Food Innovation
Our experts are shaping healthier futures through breakthrough research and transformative collaboration with industry partners to accelerate product development and commercial success.
With an established track record in the arena of Biomedical Sciences, we are building upon our leading research capabilities to supercharge companies competitiveness and economic impact.
Working collaboratively with pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medtech and food companies, we help transform scientific discoveries into impactful products, technologies and health solutions.
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Ready to Accelerate Innovation?
Work with CFDD to access GLP toxicology studies, preclinical research expertise, drug discovery analytical chemistry, analytical characterisation services and formulation science capabilities in one collaborative environment.
Contact our team to discover how you can develop locally and compete globally.
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