Company profile

Brains On-Line is a contract research organization (CRO) that operates in the life sciences and pharmaceutical fields. We specialize in preclinical testing of central nervous system targeted drugs. The company is able to provide world-wide coverage from its research facilities in Groningen (The Netherlands) and San Francisco (USA), and the business offices in Kurume (Japan).

Brains On-Line provides pre-phase one testing in-vivo using a broad spectrum of research techniques. Using microdialysis, bioanalysis, pharmacokinetics, electrophysiology, behavioral studies and many other techniques, we strive to provide our customers full insight into the possibilities of their compounds. Our research organization is operated by a young and dynamic team of scientists and laboratory professionals.

Our contract research is particularly relevant for:

• Neuropsychological disorders (depression, anxiety and schizophrenia)
• Neurodegenerative disorders (Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease)
• Other CNS-related research (body weight regulation, diabetes, etc.)

Main area of expertise

Our main area of expertise is the analysis of in vivo (neuro)pharmacology and pharmacokinetics of drugs in the brain:

• in a time-dependent manner
• under freely-moving conditions