PIRL

The Preclinical, Imaging & Research Laboratories (PIRL) are a gateway to research excellence.

Our people have extensive contacts in preclinical and veterinary research, ethics, pathology services and regulatory compliance (radiation safety, OGTR, Department of Agriculture and Water Resources).

We offer a range of expertise to a broad spectrum of local and international clients. Including biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies and grant funded scientists.

Services include:

Research Support including in-house access to surgical expertise
Grant-Funded Research
Preclinical Testing/ R&D services/fee-for-service
Contract research conducted to OECD Prinicples of Good Laboratory Practice (GLP)
Animal Ethics Committee consultation and advice
Animal ethics, Radiation Safety, OGTR and Department of Agriculture and Water Resources compliance and applications
Surgery and Surgical Workshops
Animal Health Monitoring (ComPath)
Imaging including Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), CT, X-ray, DEXA, Image Intensifier, Ultrasound
Direct supply of research sheep (PIRL-Farm), mice and rats (SAHMRI-Bioresources)
Ability to source and order other species from reputable suppliers (pigs, rabbits, guinea pigs, alpacas and other species upon request)