Ability-Chem

Ability-Chem is a specialized biotechnology company and contract research organization (CRO) headquartered in Suzhou, China, with additional operations in Shanghai. Founded by Dr. Peng Cho Tang, a prominent medicinal chemist and co-inventor of the cancer drug sunitinib, the company focuses on small molecule drug discovery and development. Ability-Chem provides a range of services including medicinal chemistry, custom synthesis, and lead optimization to global pharmaceutical and biotech partners. In addition to its service-based business, the company maintains internal research programs aimed at developing novel therapeutics for oncology and metabolic disorders. The firm leverages its deep expertise in structure-activity relationship (SAR) analysis and complex chemical synthesis to accelerate the delivery of high-quality clinical candidates.