AMRI opened its first in vitro biology lab in Singapore and completed a 10,000-sq.- ft. lab expansion for medicinal chemistry discovery services, doubling the capacity of its Science Park III facility.
   
The in vitro biology group will test compounds synthesized by AMRI’s Singapore-based medicinal chemistry teams to deliver potency data using cell-based or biochemical assays. AMRI anticipates hiring an additional 70 or more chemists and biologists to staff the facility during the next three years.
   
“This expansion continues AMRI’s investment in building out a worldwide drug discovery and development platform. Along with parallel investments in the U.S., India and Hungary, AMRI’s global footprint is gaining a critical mass and customers’ acceptance due to our focus on quality, highest standards and a strong brand of excellence. This latest investment in Singapore continues our plan to provide customers a broad range of services, capabilities and geographic choices,” said chairman, chief executive officer and president Thomas E. D’Ambra, Ph.D.