Pharmaceutical Industry
Enhancing Drug Development and Testing
Animal Biotech Industries, Inc. (ABI) supports pharmaceutical companies in advancing drug discovery, development, and safety testing through ethically harvested, high-quality porcine tissues. Our biologically relevant tissue models provide a dependable foundation for pre-clinical research, helping scientists evaluate efficacy, safety, and therapeutic potential with accuracy and consistency.
How ABI Supports the Pharmaceutical Industry
- Tissues for Drug Efficacy and Safety Testing: ABI provides biological tissues used to assess drug absorption, metabolism, and toxicity—critical factors in determining therapeutic viability and safety profiles.
- Custom Organ Systems for Targeted Studies: Our team works with researchers to prepare tissue and organ systems that simulate specific biological responses, enabling detailed evaluation of drug interactions and performance.
- Expertly Harvested, High-Quality Tissue Models for Pre-Clinical Research: ABI’s porcine tissues closely mirror human anatomy and physiology, offering an ethical and cost-effective alternative for early-stage drug testing and biomedical research.
- Supporting Early-Stage Drug Development: By providing consistent, reproducible tissue samples, ABI helps pharmaceutical teams streamline development cycles and improve predictive accuracy before clinical trials begin.
- Solutions for Evaluating Side Effects and Therapeutic Effectiveness: ABI’s specimens allow researchers to study how compounds affect organ systems, helping refine dosage, delivery, and safety standards.
Why Pharmaceutical Companies Choose ABI
35+ Years of Experience
Scientifically Trained Team
Ethically Harvested Animal Tissue
Reliable Shipping in the US and Canada
Explore Our Pharmaceutical Tissue Options
ABI supplies a range of tissues and organs for pharmacological research, including liver, kidney, cardiac, gastrointestinal, and dermal samples—ideal for studying metabolism, absorption, and therapeutic response.
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: Pharmaceutical Research
We provide tissue models for pre-clinical drug testing, pharmacokinetics, toxicity, and efficacy research.
Yes. ABI customizes tissues to reflect the biological systems under study, supporting targeted drug interaction research.
Our porcine tissue models offer a practical and biologically similar alternative to human tissues, improving predictability and minimizing development costs.
Absolutely. We maintain strict adherence to animal welfare and biosafety guidelines, ensuring ethical harvested and preparation of all specimens.
Partner with ABI to Advance Pharmaceutical Research
ABI is proud to collaborate with pharmaceutical companies to accelerate drug development, improve testing accuracy, and enhance research outcomes. Contact us today to discuss your pre-clinical tissue needs.