A Roadmap to Plan Better, Launch Faster, and Research Smarter
Running successful in vivo studies requires more than good science – it demands the right operational foundation.
Whether you’re scaling up from academia, launching a new biotech program, or optimizing your research model, a contract vivarium can offer the flexibility, speed, and control you need to move smarter and faster.
This comprehensive guide details how to plan for, transition into, and succeed within a contract vivarium model, covering:
- How using a contract vivaria compares to a CRO and in-house vivaria (e.g., cost, control, agility)
- Essential operational, regulatory, and security considerations
- Planning strategies for animal procurement, transfer, and onboarding
- Compliance essentials (IACUC, biosafety, and beyond)
- Step-by-step checklists to get study-ready from day one
Whether you're launching your first independent study or scaling a biotech program, this guide gives you the roadmap to stay hands-on, meet compliance standards, and drive faster research outcomes.