We collaborate with clients to leverage these Houston Methodist resources for establishing successful preclinical testing in both GLP and non-GLP environments depending on your specific needs.

Comparative Medicine
Our Comparative Medicine Program employs veterinary staff and animal facilities for conducting small and large animal GLP (Good Laboratory Practice) and non-GLP preclinical studies that follow all FDA guidelines. More >

Translational Imaging
Translational Imaging Core offers access to high-performance imaging for preclinical and clinical investigative studies, including magnetic resonance imaging and positron emission tomography (PET) with an on-site cyclotron. It provides a preclinical and PET imaging clinic for multimodality imaging studies on preclinical models. More >

Bookout Center
The Bookout Center is a unique environment for medical innovation, simulation and emerging technology, dedicated to advancing the future of health care. Focused on the fusion of robotics, imaging and digital surgery, we bring together cutting-edge technology and hands-on training to equip medical professionals with the skills and tools needed to revolutionize patient care. More >

Peripheral Vascular Device Core
The Peripheral Vascular Device Core specializes in the rigorous evaluation and advancement of endovascular technologies by bridging clinical insight with engineering precision. More >

Houston Methodist Drugs & Device Facility
cGMP Core provides internal investigators and academic or industry partners with a cGMP (Current Good Manufacturing Practice) compliant and cost-effective route to translating novel therapeutics and devices to the clinic. More >

Machine Shop Core
Machine Shop Core develops experimental prototypes of medical devices and fabricates custom-made laboratory equipment according to detailed specifications. More >
Upon achieving preclinical validation, clients gain access to our Clinical Research Service Core with its resources for moving forward with early phase clinical trials.