Capabilities
Fully Capable Preclinical Research Lab for Testing Devices and Biologics in Large and Small Models
Including:
Full-Service Research Laboratory, Clinical-grade Capabilities
• Clinical grade surgical suites
• Hybrid Cath Lab (Toshiba Infinix)
• Intensive care unit (ICU) with 24 hour monitoring
• Echocardiography (TTE, ICE, TEE) Philips Epiq CVx
• Computed tomography (CT) Siemens SOMATOM Definition Flash • Magnetic Resonance (MRI) 1.5T & 3T; 4D Flow Capable
• Bi-ventricular PV loop computer CD Leycom Bi-ventricular PV loop
• Leica surgical microscopes
• Pathology suite
• ETO sterilization & autoclaves on-site
• Dedicated scientific & technical staff
• Board-certified veterinary pathologists
• Unlimited postoperative housing
Services, Innovation, and Our Team
Pathology Services
The most important piece of preclinical evaluation is pathology. Recognizing the importance of pathology, Experimental Surgical Services offers the services of our full time board certified veterinary pathologist, Dr. Jill Schappa-Faustich.
Dr. Schappa-Faustich and staff will be with your product through every step of the pathology process, from explanation at necropsy, imaging and histology processing, to evaluation of the implanted device. Every step of the pathology process drives towards creation of a complete, detailed and highly accurate analysis of your device.
The pathology group works closely with study management to assure timely project completion of each project without compromising detail.
ESS utilizes cutting-edge pathology techniques, including high quality gross and microscopic photography, digital radiography, computed tomography, pressurized specimen fixation, multiple tissue embedding techniques (paraffin and plastic) with all necessary histologic and immunohistochemical staining to complete the most extensive and accurate pathology analysis your project requires.
Surgical Innovation
Experimental Surgical Services’ experienced team of faculty and staff can provide clinical capabilities for your preclinical studies.
ESS’s surgical team can perform and support clinical grade procedures in a range of surgical specialties, including, but not limited to open heart, endovascular, interventional, transplantation, orthopedic, and dental.
ESS faculty receives frequent training on the latest clinical methodologies to perform the highest quality research possible.
