Meeting your needs
With extensive backgrounds in drug development and tenures at top biopharmaceutical companies, the SmartLabs team is primed to support every aspect of your study. We offer a superior range of services and state-of-the-art in vivo facilities designed to ensure the success of your research. This unparalleled level of support enables you to unlock operational efficiencies and dramatically accelerate your time to market, empowering you on your path to groundbreaking scientific breakthroughs.
Animal care and husbandry
Our AALAS-certified technicians and board-certified attending veterinarian are devoted to the humane treatment and safety of research animals, while ensuring strict compliance with all regulatory protocols. The SmartLabs team meticulously maintains the physical lab environments and research equipment, providing a clean, efficient, and compliant space for animal research. We conduct twice-daily checks on overall animal welfare and implement triage measures for any health concerns that arise. Our extensive range of services includes:
- Veterinary oversight for management of animal health
- Twice-daily food, water, and health checks
- Animal husbandry services
- Colony management
- Cage washing and sterilization
- Animal ordering and receiving of incoming deliveries
Research support
Ensuring the safety of animals and the accuracy of your research is our top priority. Our support services include:
- Digital clinical case management
- RFID remote colony monitoring system
- Sterilization of surgical tools and other equipment
- CO2 supply and other gasses
- Glass wash and autoclaving services
Comparative medicine and technical services
Our premier offerings extend beyond providing infrastructure and support services — we're ready to roll up our sleeves and actively engage in your research when you need us to. Whether it’s conducting studies on your behalf or providing oversight and guidance, our dedicated team is committed to your success. Our services include:
- Study design and planning
- Study support, including surgical models and procedures
- Advanced technical services including imaging and dosing
- Clinical observation and assessments
- Sample collection
Training
SmartLabs provides training in safety and animal welfare, validating essential skills for all personnel involved. To ensure proper animal care, every individual listed on a protocol must complete a proficiency observation. We also act as your regulatory liaison with the IACUC, supported by our dedicated on-site IACUC team. We are responsible for:
- Training and validation of techniques outlined in specific study protocols to maintain proper animal welfare
- Advanced technical training in surgical techniques, dosing, and imaging
- EH&S training
- Compliance and regulatory standards
Regulatory & compliance
SmartLabs is responsible for all infrastructure and compliance requirements, allowing you to focus on what matters most: advancing your research. We maintain AAALAC accreditation for all vivarium facilities, a voluntary accreditation based on standards of care and evaluation of both animal care programs and infrastructures. Our services include:
- IACUC oversight and protocol review for regulatory submissions
- Post-approval monitoring
- Standard operating procedures, policy, and guidance documentation
- Regular program review and facility inspection
- Coordinating with regulatory agencies on mandatory reporting on behalf of your animal care and use program