GLP Services
Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) defines a rigorous quality system that governs the planning, execution, monitoring, documentation, reporting, and archiving of non-clinical health and environmental safety studies. It ensures that studies are conducted with uniformity, consistency, reliability, reproducibility, quality, and integrity.
Academic research groups that want to advance the development of innovative products and medical devices must be able to navigate the complex regulatory approval process to prepare the products for market readiness. Advancing the development of these inventions beyond the research stage will lead to higher success rates in commercialization (e.g., spin-offs, licensing) and thus to greater opportunities for clinical application.
A GLP-compliant quality management system helps bridge this critical gap, supporting the regulatory readiness of academic innovations and facilitating their clinical translation and commercial viability.
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Musculoskeletal Research Unit
The MSRU provides specialized veterinary and scientific expertise in the design and execution of in vivo animal studies in accordance with GLP standards, with a focus on translational research. The unit develops tailored animal models (sheep, goat, rabbit, pig, minipig, rat, mouse) to address specific research questions across a range of applications.
Vetsuisse Clinical Laboratory
The VCL at UZH provides high-quality diagnostic services to support both clinical veterinary practice and biomedical research. Combining academic expertise with state-of-the-art laboratory infrastructure, VCL delivers reliable, timely, and standardized diagnostic analyses across a range of species. GLP studies are provided on request.
Center for Preclinical Development
The CPD facilitates and supports experimental research for all Surgical Departments and related institutes (not yet in accordance with GLP). Key capabilities include veterinary-led in vivo study design and execution, expertise in musculoskeletal and soft tissue regeneration, biocompatibility testing and advanced costumized histology and pathology services.