Focused scientific service
Preclinical Research
Preclinical research support across in vitro and in vivo experimental systems, supporting hypothesis testing, biological validation and experimental decision-making before clinical investigation.
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From hypothesis to experimental evidence
Study design built around the research objective
Preclinical projects are scoped around the research question, the experimental system and the outcomes needed to support the next decision.
Support can include experimental design across in vitro and in vivo systems, biological and pharmacological response studies, sample collection and integration with laboratory and computational analysis.
[TO CONFIRM: ethics-approval and animal-welfare oversight arrangements, and the facilities used for in vivo work.]
Preclinical capability groups
Support across key stages of a preclinical study
Capability selection depends on the research question, experimental model and the level of support required.
In Vivo Experimental Studies
Design and execution of in vivo studies supporting biological investigation.
- Study design and protocol development
- Controlled in vivo experimentation
- Biological response monitoring
Pharmacological & Treatment Studies
Evaluation of biological and pharmacological responses to compounds and interventions.
- Dose and treatment response studies
- Tolerability observation
- Experimental outcome assessment
Disease & Experimental Models
Experimental and disease models supporting translational and mechanistic research.
- Model selection and justification
- Experimental model implementation
- Data generation for downstream analysis
Sample Collection & Processing
Collection and processing of biological samples for laboratory, molecular and histological analysis.
- Tissue and biofluid collection
- Sample preservation and handling
- Coordination with laboratory workflows
Data Integration & Interpretation
Integration of preclinical data with laboratory and computational analyses.
- Alignment with experimental design
- Integration with bioinformatics analysis
- Coordinated reporting
Ethical & Scientific Oversight
Studies are planned with careful attention to ethical principles and scientific justification.
- Ethical study design and justification
- Documentation and procedural transparency
- [TO CONFIRM: oversight body / approvals]
Final study designs, models and delivery arrangements depend on the research objective and are confirmed during scoping.
How projects move forward
A practical five-step workflow
Each study begins with the research objective and reviews feasibility, ethical considerations and design before work proceeds.
Initial enquiry
Describe the research objectives and experimental requirements.
Feasibility review
Assess scientific feasibility, ethical considerations and study design.
Execution plan
Agree a customised execution plan and quotation.
Study conduct
Proceed according to the agreed protocol.
Analysis & reporting
Review outcomes, integrate data and agree next steps.
Related routes
Connect this service with the wider project
Research & Laboratory Services
Use the main gateway when the project spans multiple laboratory or analytical disciplines.
Explore the gateway →Bioinformatics & Computational Biology
Connect study data with appropriate computational analysis and interpretation.
View the service route →Bioanalytical Testing
Project-specific analysis of samples generated during the study.
View the service route →CRO & Research Support
A multidisciplinary engagement route for sponsors and research teams.
Explore the route →Discuss your preclinical research objectives
Describe your objectives and experimental requirements so feasibility, design and a quotation can be reviewed with you.