MDL Isentris Platform Selected by LEO Pharma

Elsevier MDL has announced that LEO Pharma has selected the complete MDL^® Isentris^® information management and integration platform for its R&D operations.

As the first open-standards-based, n-tier discovery informatics platform designed for life sciences researchers, Isentris is effectively integrating the data and workflow applications scientists use every day and promoting a self-service research environment to enhance decision making and improve R&D productivity.

"LEO Pharma is a global company committed to developing innovative and efficacious products and associated services," said Karsten Linneberg, head of section, R&D IT, department of spectroscopy 751, LEO Pharma.

"As such, we are continually seeking to improve the day-to-day efficiency and productivity of our R&D teams."

"By playing a central role in integrating data and workflow applications and fostering knowledge-driven decisions, Isentris will accelerate and streamline LEO Pharma's intensive R&D activities."

"The complete MDL Isentris platform offers research organizations a clear path to better decisions, shorter cycle times and a higher return on investment," said Lars Barfod, president & chief executive officer of Elsevier MDL.

"We are delighted that LEO Pharma has elected to migrate from MDL^® ISIS to the full suite of next-generation MDL Isentris products."

"This is further confirmation that Isentris is being accepted as the integrated informatics platform of choice for life sciences R&D organizations."

The MDL Isentris platform includes the MDL^® Base user interface, MDL^® Draw chemical drawing and rendering software, MDL^® Core Interface middle tier with Integrating Data Source and the MDL^® Direct chemical data cartridges for molecules and reactions.