Simulations Plus and Global Agrochemicals Leader to Collaborate on Machine Learning Models

Rhea-AI Summary

Simulations Plus (Nasdaq: SLP) has entered a new collaboration with a leading agrochemicals company to enhance the ADMET Predictor platform. This partnership aims to improve the accuracy of predicting ionization constants (pK_a) for chemical compounds by utilizing the partner's proprietary data. Dr. Robert Fraczkiewicz highlighted that this collaboration will expand chemical coverage and drive next-generation safety assessments, particularly important due to global regulations limiting animal testing. The enhancements will benefit clients across multiple industries, including chemicals and cosmetics.

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• Collaboration with a major agrochemicals company to enhance ADMET Predictor platform.
• Improved predictive accuracy for pK_a values expected, expanding chemical coverage space.
• Positive implications for safety assessments due to reduced reliance on animal testing.

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Data sharing partnership will expand chemical coverage space and improve model performance in support of new approach methodologies to ensure product safety

LANCASTER, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Simulations Plus, Inc. (Nasdaq: SLP), a leading provider of modeling and simulation software and services for pharmaceutical safety and efficacy, today announced it has entered a new collaboration with a large agrochemicals company to extend the industry’s top-rated machine learning model for the prediction of ionization constants (pK_a) in the ADMET Predictor^® platform.

The team at Simulations Plus will use the partner company's proprietary measurements, drawn from its vast internal databases, to build and refine its predictive model that can accurately predict pK_a values of various chemical compounds. Additionally, Simulations Plus will create and evaluate new algorithms and techniques to further enhance the predictive capabilities of the model.

Dr. Robert Fraczkiewicz, Research Fellow and Project Lead, said: “The importance of this new partnership cannot be overstated, as the outcomes will help improve the accuracy of predictions and greatly expand the chemical coverage space that can be accurately analyzed. In turn, this should help drive next generation safety assessment strategies using ADMET Predictor and GastroPlus^®. This is especially important for the chemicals, cosmetics, and consumer goods industries, as global regulations have restricted the use of animal testing. Data sharing collaborations between organizations are becoming increasingly valuable in the advancement of machine learning and its applications, and our team is dedicated to providing our partners with reliable, secure, and efficient models and workflows that help them succeed.”

“The utilization of ADMET Predictor within ‘non-pharmaceutical’ markets has been growing, and this collaboration with one of the most innovative companies in this space should help accelerate its adoption,” added Dr. Eric Jamois, Senior Director for Key Accounts and Strategic Alliances. “By combining our advanced property prediction technologies with the data and expertise of our partner, we can achieve more accurate and reliable results. This will help to ensure new chemical products are developed with the highest level of safety. Improvements made to ADMET Predictor will be made available for all clients to apply to their research activities. Simulations Plus continues to invite future collaborations which benefit all user groups and, most importantly, the global communities that we serve.”

About Simulations Plus

Serving clients worldwide for more than 25 years, Simulations Plus is a leading provider in the biosimulation market providing software and consulting services supporting drug discovery, development, research, and regulatory submissions. We offer solutions that bridge machine learning, physiologically based pharmacokinetics, quantitative systems pharmacology/toxicology, and population PK/PD modeling approaches. Our technology is licensed and applied by major pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and regulatory agencies worldwide. For more information, visit our website at www.simulations-plus.com. Follow us on LinkedIn | Twitter | YouTube.

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FAQ

What is the significance of Simulations Plus's collaboration with an agrochemicals company?

The collaboration aims to enhance the predictive capabilities of the ADMET Predictor platform, improving the accuracy of ionization constant predictions.

How will the partnership affect the ADMET Predictor platform?

It will utilize proprietary data from the partner company to refine the predictive model, thereby expanding its chemical coverage and improving accuracy.

When was the collaboration between Simulations Plus and the agrochemicals company announced?

The collaboration was announced on February 16, 2023.

What benefits does the new collaboration bring to Simulations Plus's clients?

Clients will benefit from enhanced predictive accuracy, which will facilitate safer chemical product development.

How does this partnership align with global regulatory trends?

It supports the shift away from animal testing, as global regulations increasingly restrict its use in safety assessments.