Versa Biomedical

Preclinical tailored services

We provide preclinical CRO services to biomedical, pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device companies. We enhance every phase of their development journey through strategic alignment and operational excellence.

Open innovation
Ad hoc models
Services & Solutions
Efficiency

For medical device companies, we conduct preclinical trials and in vivo studies to test their devices, ranging from the prototype level to the regulatory guidelines. Additionally, for pharmaceutical companies, we carry out preclinical drug development through in vivo preclinical tests. All under GLP certification when needed.

Our solutions

Enabling scientific breakthroughs

Our business is aimed to plan and execute preclinical contracts with animal models, specifically pig models.

After 12 years of overcoming challenges, we have completed over 200 customized projects for sponsors in 14 different countries. We have built strong expertise in various therapeutic areas. Our flexible preclinical research services and solutions deliver solid results.

Our expertise

Our accreditations

We are a preclinical Contract Research Organization fully GLP certified and entirely compliant with the guidelines issued by relevant health authorities

A quality system that applies to non-clinical studies that assess the safety and efficacy of chemicals, medical devices and pharmaceuticals to be used on man, animals or in the environment.

ISO 13485 specifies for Medical Devices the requirements of a quality management system when an organization manages products and services that meet customer requirements and applicable regulations.

We have joined the agreement on Openness on Animal Research promoted from the Federation of Scientific Societies in Spain (COSCE) and the European Association of Research Animals (EARA).

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An open collaborators’ network

Our network is a wide, growing team of renowned surgeons and experts in medicine and veterinary science, as well as our partners: pioneering companies in the field of health.

Ophthalmology

Radiology

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Cardiology

Neurology

Surgeons performing surgery in the operating room

Endoscopy

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Urology

Dental & Maxillofacial

All of them contribute to ensure that our preclinical developments meet the objectives of our sponsors regarding safety and efficacy.

We collaborate with experts in a wide range of medical disciplines, expanding with each new project these areas of expertise.

Some nice words

The words of our sponsors prove that, in the pursuit of innovation and efficiency, we are on the right track

“Great experience at Specipig!! The study was completed on schedule and benefited greatly from the excellent work of Specipig’s team and expert dental surgeon.”

Robert Quintana

Polymer Lead Research Scientist. Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology. Luxembourg

“With the data and results generated by Versa Biomedical we once again have made an important advancement in the development of a very effective treatment for (peritoneally) metastasized colorectal and ovarian cancer. We are on route to give patients an improved outlook for a potential cure.”

Geert van Almen

CEO and Co-Founder of UpyTher

“Versa Biomedical clearly understood our needs and customized the whole project to what was required for the development of our technology for the treatment of peritoneal diseases. We have made big steps forward with the project thanks to this collaboration and involvement of Versa Biomedical’s team.”

Peter-Paul Fransen

Managing Director and Co-Founder of UPyTher

“Great team of professionals have enabled the dental study to flow nicely and efficiently.”

Magnus Persson

Director Sales Europe Zircon Medical

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State-of-the-art facilities in an open-door environment

We operate three fully equipped sites, an analytical laboratory, and dedicated research facilities. An open-door space where our sponsors are always welcome.

Our facilities

FAQs

As a Preclinical Contract Research Organization (CRO) we provide research services to support the development of new drugs and medical devices for submission to the competent authorities.

Our added value, over other companies, is that we are two in one, Versa Biomedical + Specipig. We offer preclinical research services in fully equipped facilities, open to companies and institutes to conduct Research and we breed and market our own miniature pigs.

For pharma products we perform PoC, pharmacokinetics and toxicokinetics, toxicity, pharmacodynamics, efficacy and safety studies. For Medical Devices biocompatibility, efficacy, local and systemic safety studies according to ISO 10993 and usability studies.

Our studies are conducted in compliance with Good Laboratory Practice (GLP), ISO13485 and other relevant regulatory guidelines to ensure the highest quality and reliability of our results.

The time it takes to start a preclinical study can vary widely based on the complexity of the project, the available slots and the specific requirements. Typically, studies can take from 1 to 3 months to start.

Yes, we provide our customers assessment during planification and execution of pre-clinical study considering the risk management during all the steps in order to guarantee the successful submission. We finalize the process delivering the final report in a format ready for submission to the competent authorities.

All our services adhere to strict quality control protocols and follow GLP certification, ISO 13485 and ISO 9001 standards, ensuring that all our studies meet regulatory requirements and deliver accurate and traceable results. Our QMS also complies with the equivalent requirements of 21 CFR Part 58 (Good Laboratory Practice for NonClinical Laboratory Studies) as enforced by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

Yes, we’re open and versatile and we understand that each project is unique. We work closely with our sponsors to design studies that meet their specific objectives and requirements.