Residual Metals and Metal Catalysts In 2008, The European Medicines Agency (EMEA) set forth a guideline regarding the presence and amount of various metals as impurities in pharmaceuticals (EMEA 2008: Guideline on the Specification Limits for Residues of Metal Catalysts or Metal Reagents). The following is an overview of the guideline and options for setting [...]
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Written by Thomas Ferrell, B.S., RLATG Manager, Laboratory Animal Resources & Primatologist The use of non-human primates in biomedical research is a continually evolving process. With the advent of translational research the importance of genetic definition appears to be coming to the fore front. At present, the most commonly used non-human primate models are the Cynomolgus [...]
Written by Laurie Serfilippi, Director of Laboratory Animal Medicine at Calvert Labs Swine have been used in biomedical research for decades. With the development of small breeds of swine, mini-swine, the pig has become a more accepted model in toxicology testing. The FDA has indicated that the mini-swine is considered to be the model of [...]
In addition to lead identification and lead optimization services, we provide a wide array of preclinical services to help our clients navigate their GLP testing needs prior to advancing their discoveries into clinical trials.
Below is the list of our upcoming conferences for 2010 and 2011. If you plan on attending or would like to know more, contact Leslie Maas at 570.586.2411 or leslie.maas@calvertlabs.com. We would love to schedule a time to meet with you! __________________________________________________________________ Safety Pharmacology Society Meeting 2010 Boston, MA September 20-23, 2010 Booth #203 ______________________ [...]
In 1999, the U.S. Interagency Coordinating Committee on the Validation of Alternative Methods (ICCVAM) recommended the mouse LLNA as a valid test method to assess the skin sensitization potential of most types of substances. Regulatory agencies around the world now commonly accept the LLNA. It has several advantages over the traditional guinea pig assays (the [...]
We’ve grown accustomed to receiving real-time information. Many of us get breaking news stories instantaneously on our phones. When we need to know our bank balances and which items have cleared or want to transfer funds–we go to our phones or computers for instantaneous information. We expect access to information. We expect effective, timely communication. [...]
Our new data collection system will provide our clients with a greater degree of flexibility in study design, defined measurements, and ultimately in reporting. Other benefits include: statistical analysis integrated into data reports, greater variety of report formats, and a reduction in time needed to complete study reports. The Xybion Pristima™ system provides our clients [...]
Calvert’s commitment to quality, customer service, and flexibility is now extended even further with the addition of intravenous continuous infusion as part of our parenteral route of administration. Intravenous continuous infusion is commonly used in the clinical administration of drugs such as chemotherapeutics, antibiotics, etc.. When a compound needs to be delivered by continuous infusion [...]
Join the Calvert Labs team at our west coast conventions this fall: 30th Annual Meeting of the American College of Toxicology Palm Springs Convention Center November 1-4, 2009 Booth #202 2009 AAPS Annual Meeting and Exposition Los Angeles Convention Center November 9-11, 2009 Booth #432 Planning to attend? Let us know. Contact Jeff Tippett at [...]
