The Texas A&M Institute for Preclinical Studies (TIPS)
provides large animal Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) and
translational research studies with unique access to expertise in
all major medical and scientific disciplines including surgery,
biomedical engineering, advanced imaging, pathology, radiography,
interventional cardiology, neurology, animal behavior, chemistry,
and engineering.
With unique resources and collaboration with the Texas A&M
College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, TIPS
facilitates the inclusion of animals with naturally occurring
disease as viable research models. TIPS provides unique
opportunities to develop new therapeutics in the fields of
oncology, cardiology, immunology, endocrinology, and an array of
genetic disorders common to humans and companion animals.
Our Mission
The Texas A&M Institute for Preclinical Studies fosters
multi-disciplinary service, research, and education. The primary
focus of TIPS is to develop research activities and provide core
services in the areas of device development, preclinical studies
under Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), and biomedical imaging. In
addition, the educational mission of TIPS centers around the
advanced training of graduate and professional students within
relevant scientific and engineering disciplines, as well as support
the needs of degree programs that train students and industry
personnel on regulatory issues within biotechnology.
Our Vision
To become a leader in translational research and provide
comprehensive preclinical research services using an
interdisciplinary approach to improve the effectiveness and
efficacy of drug and device development from early stage and into
clinical trials by:
- seamlessly integrating all aspects of device and drug
development from basic research/design to imaging and preclinical
testing through human clinical trials;
- facilitating the use of animals with naturally occurring
disease as a viable research model;
- and using our unique resources to develop new tools for
molecular and translational imaging.
Current Preclinical Research Areas of Interest
- Diagnostic imaging and therapies to treat and prevent
cancer
- Treatments and prevention of cardiovascular disease
- Implantable cardiovascular devices (assist devices, pacemakers,
leads, artificial hearts, valves)
- Minimally invasive surgical techniques
- Stem cell therapy
- Research in bone regeneration
- Neurointerventional products
- Treatments for hemorrhagic shock
- Nanotechnology
- Drug delivery systems
- Neurostimulation devices