Preclinical Imaging CROs

10 contract research organizations in our directory list In Vivo Imaging as a capability, across 7 countries. 6 report GLP capability and 0 report AAALAC accreditation. Compare their species, services and accreditations below, and contact labs directly from their profiles.

10 CROs 6 GLP 7 countries

About In Vivo Imaging

In vivo imaging lets a study follow the same animal over time, so tumor growth, drug distribution or disease progression can be measured repeatedly instead of by sacrificing groups at each time point. It reduces animal numbers and often reduces variability, because each animal serves as its own baseline.

Each modality answers a different question. Bioluminescence (BLI) and fluorescence imaging are inexpensive and fast, and are widely used to track luciferase-tagged tumor cells in orthotopic and metastatic oncology models or to follow labeled cells after administration. PET and SPECT measure the distribution of a radiolabeled drug, antibody or tracer quantitatively and translate directly to the clinic, which makes them useful for biodistribution, target engagement and receptor occupancy. MRI and CT give anatomical detail for CNS, cardiac, orthopedic and implant work, and ultrasound is common for cardiac function and guided injections.

For cell therapy and regenerative medicine programs, in vivo cell tracking combines a reporter gene or label with imaging to show where administered cells go and how long they persist. Confirm the CRO has the scanner, the radiochemistry or labeling support, and the analysis pipeline your endpoint needs, since these are often split between groups.

How to choose a preclinical CRO →

Showing 10 CROs. Order rotates daily so no lab is permanently listed first.

NAMSA

US GLP

Medical device focused CRO covering biocompatibility, preclinical surgical and interventional research, histopathology and regulatory consulting. Its Minneapolis preclinical site (formerly American Preclinical Services)…

In Vivo Imaging Catheterization Device Implantation Histopathology Medical Device Testing Dog Pig Rabbit Rat

Prisys Biotechnologies

CN GLP

Shanghai CRO centered on nonhuman primate efficacy and safety studies, with NHP disease models across metabolism, cardiovascular, renal, neurology and ophthalmology, clinical-style imaging and interventional surgery.

In Vivo Imaging In Vivo Efficacy MRI Studies PET Imaging Surgical Models Cynomolgus monkey Non-human Primate

Hubei Topgene Biotechnology

CN GLP

Wuhan CRO integrating NHP breeding with toxicity and safety evaluation, PK/PD, molecular imaging and bioanalysis.

In Vivo Imaging Bioanalysis Pharmacokinetics Toxicology Non-human Primate

T3 Labs

US

Translational testing and training laboratory in metro Atlanta supporting large animal preclinical device research, surgical models and procedural training.

In Vivo Imaging Device Implantation Medical Device Testing Surgical Models Dog Pig Sheep

Jesus Uson Minimally Invasive Surgery Centre (CCMIJU)

ES GLP

Spanish translational research center offering GLP and non-GLP large animal studies, device validation, advanced imaging and surgical training.

In Vivo Imaging Device Implantation Medical Device Testing Surgical Models Pig Sheep

vivoPharm

AU GLP

Preclinical oncology and immuno-oncology CRO with orthotopic and metastatic models, whole-body imaging and GLP toxicology, with sites in Australia and the US.

In Vivo Imaging Bioanalysis In Vivo Efficacy Oncology Models Toxicology Mouse Rat

Imanis Life Sciences

US

Minnesota company providing preclinical services and reagents for oncolytic virus, gene and cell therapy programs, including reporter imaging and efficacy models.

In Vivo Imaging Gene Therapy Studies In Vivo Efficacy Oncology Models Mouse

Minerva Imaging

DK

Danish preclinical imaging CRO offering PET, SPECT, CT and MRI studies, radiopharmaceutical development support and oncology efficacy models.

In Vivo Imaging CT Imaging MRI Studies Oncology Models PET Imaging Mouse Rat

Biospective

CA

Montreal-based neuroscience CRO combining neurodegenerative disease models with MRI imaging, quantitative neuropathology and image analysis.

In Vivo Imaging CNS Disease Models Histopathology MRI Studies Neurodegenerative Models Mouse Rat

Lahav CRO

IL GLP

Israeli large animal CRO offering GLP and non-GLP surgical, interventional and imaging-supported studies for devices and therapeutics.

In Vivo Imaging Cardiovascular Models Catheterization Medical Device Testing Surgical Models Pig Rabbit Sheep

Questions to ask when choosing an In Vivo Imaging CRO

  • Which imaging modalities do you run in-house, and which are subcontracted?
  • For PET or SPECT, who supplies and labels the tracer, and what are the radiochemistry lead times?
  • How are images quantified, and can you share example analysis outputs from a similar study?
  • Can imaging be combined with tissue collection and histology in the same animals?
  • For cell tracking, which reporter or labeling approach do you recommend, and what are its detection limits?