Our Services
Zion Preclinical provides specialized on-site in vivo research services designed to support fast-moving Boston-area biotech and pharmaceutical teams. Backed by more than 15 years of hands-on experience across both early-stage start-ups and large pharmaceutical organizations, we deliver the speed, flexibility, and scientific rigor needed to keep your programs advancing without hiring delays or operational bottlenecks.
Our capabilities span dosing, microsurgery, ophthalmology procedures, necropsy, blood collection, and colony management—allowing your internal team to stay focused on data interpretation and project strategy while we handle the critical in vivo execution.
Whether you require short-term support or ongoing collaboration, Zion Preclinical brings dependable technical expertise directly to your facility so your research never loses momentum.
In vivo Technical Capabilities
Dosing & Administration:
Multiple routes of administration (IV, IP, SC, PO, IM, etc.)
Ophthalmology procedures, including intravitreal and subretinal injections
Customized dosing regimens for acute, chronic, and exploratory studies
Surgical & Specialized Procedures:
Standard surgical techniques, including microsurgery.
Sample & Tissue Collection
Blood collection via all major routes
Necropsy and tissue collection
Tumor measurement and endpoint evaluations
Colony & Animal Management
Breeding colony management and documentation
Animal identification and genotyping coordination
Husbandry
Key Services
Customized vivarium husbandry solutions for current or future facilities
​Short-term or year-round animal care and welfare
Reliable support to ensure peace of mind and dependable research outcomes
Optional In-Vivo Dosing Services
​Expertise in basic dosage, necropsy, and postoperative care
Availability of surgical and pre-operative services (additional costs apply)
All-Inclusive Husbandry Services Include
Thorough vivarium sanitation
Cage change
Preventative equipment maintenance
Daily health monitoring
Compassionate, attentive animal care
Supply reception and inventory management
