Southern Research (Birmingham, Alabama, USA) is a leading non-profit contract research organization (CRO). The institution provides preclinical drug research support, drug development support, and clinical trial services (CT sample testing) to the pharmaceutical industry and academia.
Core Therapeutic Areas
- Infectious diseases: Advanced research capabilities supported by specialized infrastructure.
- Oncology: Comprehensive development and testing of cancer therapeutics.
- Toxicology: Safety assessment and profile evaluation for new drug candidates.
- Radiopharmacology: Specialized testing involving radiolabeled compounds.
Translational Animal Models
- Infectious disease & oncology: In vivo evaluation available in rodents, rabbits, and non-human primates (NHP).
- Toxicology studies: Safety testing conducted in rodents, non-rodents, dogs, and non-human primates (NHP).
Facilities & Compliance
- Biosafety levels: State-of-the-art laboratories and a large animal vivarium operating at BSL-2 and BSL-3 levels.
- Preclinical services: All early-stage testing is performed strictly according to Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) guidelines.
- Clinical trial support: Clinical trial sample analysis and support are provided in compliance with Good Clinical Laboratory Practice (GCLP) standards.
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