Nonhuman Primates
We designed our state-of-the-art nonhuman primate (NHP) unit after consulting with professionals from within the CRO industry and receiving their advice based on long experience with NHPs. Extensive training of our study directors and animal technicians then followed.
Therefore, we are now in a position to provide a second alternative nonrodent species for studies where dog is not deemed appropriate (receptor binding information, metabolism differences or lack of systemic exposure relative to expected human therapeutic exposure, etc.).
Our NHP facilities are equipped with state-of-the-art gang housing exceeding the standard welfare regulations:
- Adjacent caging mechanism allows animal capture and observation
- Environmental enrichment including foraging, toys, swimming pool, TV and swings
- Positive reinforcement used (dosing and procedures)
- PK studies unit (20-animal capacity)
- Toxicology studies unit (40-animal capacity)
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Methodology
- European Union Directive 2010-63- EU on the protection of animals used for scientific purposes (translated into Spanish national law RD 53/2013)
- Guidance on nonclinical safety studies for the conduct of human clinical trials and marketing authorization for pharmaceuticals, ICH M3(R2), June 2009
- Preclinical safety evaluation of biotechnology-derived pharmaceuticals, ICH S6(R1), June 2011
Our team and experience
Before conducting any project, the use of NHP for each study is approved by Vivotecnia’s animal ethics committee, whose members are highly trained and skilled to collaborate with you in improving study design to fulfill animal welfare requirements.
Our study directors, technical staff, and in-house veterinarians have accumulated many years of practical experience and skills in NHP medicine, caregiving, monitoring and procedures. Vivotecnia integrates these first-rate skills with state-of-the-art facilities to provide a solid base for ensuring NHP cooperation with procedures, thereby reducing animal stress and improving animal welfare. We do this not only for ethical reasons but also with the aim of providing you with reliable and predictive models for safety and efficacy testing.
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