Comparative Medicine Lab
Preclinical research facility for in vivo studies and comparative medicine at Aarhus University.
About Comparative Medicine Lab
The Comparative Medicine Lab at Aarhus University is a preclinical research facility specializing in in vivo studies and comparative medicine. The lab provides infrastructure and expertise for researchers conducting animal-based studies, from surgical procedures and disease modeling to tissue analysis and long-term monitoring. All work is carried out in accordance with Danish regulations and the principles of the 3Rs (Replacement, Reduction, and Refinement).
What We Offer
- Preclinical surgical procedures and perioperative care
- Disease model development and characterization
- In vivo imaging and longitudinal monitoring
- Histological processing and analysis
- Pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic studies
- Consultation on experimental design and regulatory compliance
Equipment
Small animal surgery suite
Fully equipped surgical facilities for rodent and small animal procedures with anesthesia and monitoring
In vivo imaging systems
Multimodal imaging platforms for non-invasive longitudinal studies in live animals
Histology processing
Tissue processing, embedding, sectioning, and staining equipment for histopathological analysis