Design precise, translatable, genetically engineered animal models for preclinical research and drug discovery.

Taconic Biosciences' globally recognized scientific project managers support your custom model design project from design to delivery:

• PhD Scientific Program Managers individually supervise each project to support your research goals.
• Taconic's geneticists, embryologists, molecular biologists, and preclinical scientists are on hand to consult on each stage of the process.
• Taconic's extensive experience in outsourced, in vivo project management assures on-time, on-budget delivery of your animal model.

Developing the Right Model to Deliver the Right Results:

• Multiple genetic modification platforms provide flexibility: CRISPR, ES Cell, Pronuclear Injection
• Fully licensed provider of model generation services, one of few companies in the world licensed to work on rats and mice, prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells
• Comprehensive, high-throughput platforms for qualitative and quantitative genotyping & profiling
• Capacity to produce animals at five health standards including germ-free (GF) for microbiota studies
• Embryology capabilities for the RapidEXPANSION™ service result in up to four-fold reduction in breeding timelines

All animal operations are overseen by board-certified veterinarians and the standing Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC).

The influence of the microbiome is redefining drug discovery in nearly every area of research, and Taconic Biosciences is leading the way. As the only comprehensive provider of microbiome products and services, and with over 50 years of experience in the field, Taconic's microbiome platform is an essential resource for any drug discovery program.

With the introduction of the TruBIOME® service, Taconic has captured our unique suite of microbiome products and services into a first-of-its-kind solution: the generation and maintenance of gnotobiotic mice with defined, proprietary, custom microbiome profiles.

Part of Taconic Biosciences’ commitment to providing exactly what our clients need includes a complete array of surgical services, including cannulations and surgical models. With a highly trained surgical team directly overseen by a ACLAM board-certified veterinarian, we adhere to high ethical and quality standards.

• All surgical procedures are performed by highly trained surgeons with oversight by ACLAM board-certified veterinary staff
  • Surgical staff is certified through professional organizations including the AALAS and the Academy of Surgical Research
  • Quality metrics are regularly monitored for each surgeon
• Anesthetic and analgesic use is reviewed by Taconic's IACUC and veterinary staff
• Each animal is monitored daily to assure complete recovery prior to shipment
• Only animals meeting specifications are shipped
• Quality metrics for procedures are continuously reviewed to drive reductions in animal numbers and to refine practices