Toxicology

Contract Research Pathology Services

Comparative Biosciences, Inc. (CBI), a premier preclinical contract research organization (CRO), offers contract research pathology services. Skillful and accurate interpretation of histology and pathology specimens is critical to consistent success in efficacy, pharmacology, and toxicology studies. The oversight of a board-certified pathologist is essential to evaluate both research and GLP histology and pathology specimens. Whether evaluating studies that are generated in house, evaluating contract histopathology studies that are sent in, or conducting peer review, CBI’s ACVP Board Certified Veterinary pathologists provide the highest quality contract research pathology interpretation services and report preparation. Our contract research pathology reports include data acquisition using FDA Part 11 compliant pathology data acquisition systems to collect and manage pathology data, thereby assuring the highest quality assessment and reporting of pathology data.

Pathology Capabilities

  • GLP toxicology studies with all species including contract necropsy
  • Pharmacology and efficacy studies
  • Peer-review studies
  • Image analysis and histomorphometry
  • Digital photomicroscopy
  • Timely and cost effective report preparation
  • IND report preparation
  • Expert reports
  • Validated, Part 11 compliant pathology data acquisition programs (StarPath and LABCAT).
  • GLP compliance in all phases

Our state-of-the-art technology and extensive experience with biologics, anti-bodies, large molecules, small molecules and devices enable us to offer a comprehensive and sophisticated pathologic assessments and interpretations. These and other specialty pathology services provide you with the most flexible, cost-effective, and timely product-specific resources possible.

Pathology Services

Ophthalmologic pathology General, experimental and applied toxicology
Acute, subacute and chronic toxicology Laboratory animal pathology
Experimental and research pathology Immunohistochemistry
Carcinogenicity Biomedical devices and implants
Chemical carcinogenesis and co-carcinogenesis Experimental oncology
Fish and exotic pathology Renal pathology
Veterinary or farm animal pathology Avian Pathology
Equine pathology Immunopathology
Cardiac and pulmonary pathology Liver and GI pathology
Pathology data analysis Reproductive pathology
Muscle and bone pathology Wound healing
Dermatopathology Botulinum pathology
Pathology quality assessment Stem cell pathology
Diagnostic pathology Implant irritation and tolerability
Photomicroscopy, Image Analysis, Histomorphometry Confocal microscopy

ACVP Pathologists

  • DVM, PhD, Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Pathologists
  • Experienced in all phases of toxicologic and research pathology from discovery to NDA
  • Over 100 peer-reviewed publications
  • Scientific reviewer for peer-review publications
  • Highest quality reports delivered in a timely fashion