Universities & Hospitals
Advancing Education, Research, and Surgical Training
Animal Biotech Industries, Inc. (ABI) is a supplier of ethically harvested, high-quality porcine tissues for universities, teaching hospitals, and academic research institutions, providing them with the tools they need to strengthen medical education, enhance hands-on training, and support advanced research. Our porcine tissues and customizable tissue blocks closely mirror human physiology, helping instructors, students, and research teams work with reliable, real-world models that elevate both learning and discovery.
How ABI Supports Universities and Hospitals
- Customizable Tissue Blocks for Training: ABI supplies porcine tissues tailored for anatomy and surgical education. From organ dissections to full procedural simulations, our samples help students gain real-world, tactile experience.
- Enhancing Medical Curricula: By offering post-mortem porcine tissues that are physiologically similar to humans, ABI helps universities and hospitals strengthen classroom and lab instruction. Our tissues provide accurate textures and structures, ensuring students and residents are better prepared for clinical practice.
- Supporting Academic Research: ABI’s porcine tissues are widely used in biomedical studies and surgical research. High-quality, expertly harvested specimens allow research teams to evaluate techniques, surgical instruments, and medical devices in a cost-effective, reproducible way.
- Reliable Collaboration & Delivery: We work closely with surgeons, faculty, lab directors, and program coordinators to select and prepare tissues for specific educational or research needs. Flexible shipping options preserve integrity and ensure timely delivery.
Why Universities and Hospitals Choose ABI
35+ Years of Experience
Scientifically Trained Team
Ethically Harvested Animal Tissue
Reliable Shipping in the US and Canada
Explore Our Educational Tissue Options
We provide organs, tissue blocks, catheterized tissues, and custom-prepared specimens for anatomy classes, surgical skills labs, and biomedical research.
What Our Clients Say
Our Team
Our leadership team brings decades of experience in laboratory science, veterinary medicine, and biomedical research. ABI is more than a supplier—we’re a service partner you can trust.
Leadership Highlights
- Deborah Shepherd, CEO & President – Certified Lab Animal Technician with decades of industry experience.
- Dr. Gary Brubaker, CEO Emeritus & Founder – Ph.D. in Reproductive Physiology and scientific advisor.
- Dr. Michael Pierdon, Staff Veterinarian – Swine health expert ensuring compliance and tissue quality.
- Brendan Lederach, Operations Manager – Oversees fulfillment and logistics with precision.
Tissue Quality & Delivery You Can Rely On
We harvest and prepare each specimen with scientific precision. Tissue is chilled immediately to 35–37°F after harvest and shipped in climate-controlled containers to maintain biological integrity.
Shipping & Logistics Highlights
- FedEx First and Priority Overnight and UPS Overnight service
- Private courier available for sensitive or urgent deliveries
- Same-day and next-morning delivery options
- Real-time tracking and contingency planning
- Reusable, eco-conscious containers
Whether you’re working with vascular models, implant prototypes, or device training stations, ABI ensures your tissue arrives on time and in the condition you need.
Advanced Anatomy & Physiology Laboratory
All tissue processing is performed in our dedicated laboratory at ABI headquarters in Pennsylvania. Purpose-built for biological sample preparation, our facility features:
- Sterile, climate-controlled environments
- Dedicated spaces for dissection and packaging
- High-volume daily processing capabilities
- Integrated storage and fast-turnaround logistics
- Scientific oversight at every stage
We maintain strict handling protocols from harvest to shipment, ensuring anatomical and physiological accuracy in every specimen we deliver.
Advanced Tissue Preparation Capabilities
Our custom tissue services help you meet exact study requirements—from benchtop testing to surgical simulations.
Specialized Services:
- Organ and vessel cannulation
- Tissue blocks for device trials
- Whole or partial organ prep
- Vascular flushing and cleaning
- Custom dissection for procedural sequencing
- Tissue perfusion with biofluids
ABI delivers tissue solutions built for real-world performance evaluation and training.
Frequently Asked Questions: Universities & Hospitals
Our tissues are suitable for anatomy instruction, surgical training, biomedical research, and curriculum development in medical and health science programs.
Yes. We offer customizable tissue blocks, organ samples, and preserved or fresh options to fit classroom or lab requirements.
Porcine tissue closely mirrors human anatomy, making it an excellent model for surgical studies, device testing, and procedural training.
Absolutely. Since 1990, we have provided ethically harvested tissues in compliance with animal welfare guidelines and scientific best practices.
Most academic orders can be prepared and shipped within 24–48 hours, keeping labs and training sessions on schedule.
Let’s Advance Education and Research Together
ABI is committed to supporting universities and hospitals with the tools they need to train the next generation of healthcare professionals and advance medical research. Contact us today to learn how we can support your educational or research program.