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Why Reproducibility Still Breaks in Biopharma Labs and How to Fix It

Written by Ellen Ovenden, MSc & Rucha Joshi | Apr 28, 2026 6:54:19 PM

More than half of US preclinical animal-model studies are considered irreproducible, with an estimated annual cost of $28–40 billion.1,2

While protocols may be clearly written, reproducibility often breaks down in execution. Small variations in technique, timing, and setup can lead to inconsistent results across teams and sites.