Preclinical research is fundamental for several reasons:
1. Risk Assessment: It helps in assessing the potential risks of new drugs or treatments before they are tested on humans. 2. Mechanistic Insights: Provides insights into the biological mechanisms of diseases, which is essential for developing targeted therapies. 3. Data Collection: Generates data that can be used to design clinical trials and inform public health policies. 4. Regulatory Approval: Essential for gaining regulatory approval to proceed to clinical trials.
