Client
Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories
Service
Design
Deliverables
Scientific Report
About the Client
Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories, a global leader in pharmaceutical innovation and ethical drug testing, partnered with Humane World for Animals and BRIC-inStem to develop a comprehensive scientific report aimed at reducing the use of animal models in drug testing. The report focused on the latest policy updates around non-animal methodologies (NAMs) from regulatory authorities worldwide and explored how India could incorporate these updates into its regulatory system.
Challenge
The project presented a challenge in transforming a detailed 155-page scientific research document into a more concise and accessible format, while preserving the integrity of the scientific and regulatory content. The report compiled the latest policy developments surrounding in vitro technologies and other non-animal testing methods for drug development. Several sections of the draft report needed careful reworking to focus on the adoption of these international policies in India.
The main concern at the outset was ensuring the balance between presenting highly technical scientific data and making the content accessible for policy experts, bureaucrats, and professionals within the pharmaceutical industry. The goal was to condense the material while still capturing the essence of the policy shifts and making it relevant to India’s regulatory landscape. This task also required crafting executive summaries and identifying which sections would resonate most with an audience of decision-makers in both policy and industry, all while adhering to a tight deadline.
Approach
SciRio's approach was grounded in our expertise in scientific content marketing and policy-driven communication. Here's how we tackled the task:
Collaboration with Scientific and Regulatory Experts: We worked closely with the teams at Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories, Humane World for Animals, and BRIC-inStem to ensure the content accurately reflected the latest regulatory updates on NAMs while aligning with India’s specific needs for adoption.
Strategic Condensing: We condensed the report to focus on the most critical policy updates and in vitro and in silico technologies that could support India’s shift toward reduced animal testing. While maintaining scientific rigor, we simplified sections to make the content more digestible for stakeholders in both the scientific and regulatory spheres.
Tailored Executive Summaries: We crafted executive summaries tailored specifically to policy experts, providing clear and actionable insights on how India can incorporate global NAM standards into its own system. These summaries were designed to ensure the content resonated with regulatory bodies and industry professionals in India.
Efficient Deadline Management: SciRio’s team worked efficiently under tight deadlines to ensure the report was completed on time. We coordinated with various stakeholders to ensure seamless integration of feedback and timely delivery.
Results
The final scientific report is a comprehensive yet concise document that highlights the latest global policy updates on non-animal methodologies (NAMs) in drug testing. The report provides a detailed analysis of how these updates can be incorporated into India’s regulatory framework to reduce the use of animal models in drug testing.
By combining scientific editing with policy-focused communication, SciRio successfully condensed the report while maintaining its scientific integrity. The final document now serves as an important resource for Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories and its partners, providing clear guidance on how India can adopt NAMs and promote ethical drug testing practices.
HAPPY CLIENTS
Testimonials
"Working with Scirio on CeNSE’s science communication initiatives has been a truly rewarding experience. From social media content creation and management to event coverage, their team consistently delivered high-quality work with creativity and professionalism.
What impressed us most was the way individuals from diverse scientific backgrounds came together seamlessly to contribute to a common goal—resulting in engaging and impactful content.
Scirio has come a long way in a short time, and we look forward to seeing them scale new heights in the national and global science communication landscape."
Divya Chalapathi
Outreach coordinator at CeNSE, IISc
