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Contract Vivarium Lab Space in Metro Boston
Mispro’s Metro Boston contract vivarium network offers modern space for in vivo work, with integrated animal research services including husbandry, veterinary care, technical support, and regulatory oversight. Both emerging and established biotech companies working on oncology, neurodegenerative disease, immunology, and RNA therapeutics now have access to a world-class research environment for preclinical in vivo R&D.
Mispro has eight Metro Boston facilities across Seaport, Southline, Tech Square, Binney Street, Memorial Drive, Alewife, Somerville, and Waltham. Want to learn more about our Metro Boston facilities?
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Flexible Vivarium Lab Space for Preclinical Research
Mispro's AAALAC-accredited vivarium facilities in Cambridge and Metro Boston offer fully-equipped animal holding and procedure rooms where you conduct your own preclinical rodent studies. As a preclinical CRO alternative, Boston research teams can cChoose from shared, semi-private and private suite room configurations to fit your research, budget, and privacy needs.
Launch Level
Enables companies to initiate in vivo rodent studies at an affordable price point with room to grow
Entry Level
Ideal for emerging biotechs requiring a higher cage count and the flexibility of a dedicated BSC
Semi-Private
Designed for companies seeking private procedure space with the cost efficiency of shared housing
Private Suite
A fully private suite offering dedicated procedure space and ample animal housing
* Illustrations reflect standard room configurations across most locations. Actual layouts may vary by site.
What You Get On Day One
Facility Amenities for Our Metro Boston Locations Include:
Campus Amenities at Our Locations Include:
In Vivo Technical Services
As an additional service to your plan Mispro's Technical Services provides experienced, credentialed animal research technicians to support or train your team, expanding bandwidth, increasing schedule flexibility, and keeping internal operations lean.
- Basic biomethodology
- Study preparation
- Pre-operative surgical procedures
- Surgical recovery & pain management
- Necropsy
- Breeding colony management
- Import/Export management
Seed-Stage? Technical Services Are Built In.
Seed-to-Scale is a structured 90-day program for seed-funded biotechs running their first in vivo studies. Technical support isn't an add-on, its included. Mispro handles 80% of study execution while you keep full control of study design and data.
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Meet Our Team
Patricia Holly, BS, LAT Regional Manager, Greater Boston & Northeast
Benny Lapierre, AS, ALAT Site Supervisor
Stephanie Meyer Site Supervisor
Lucas Crowley Site Supervisor
Client Success Stories
Insourcing in Your Vivarium
Are you operating a vivarium but don't want to manage the day-to-day of animal husbandry, compliance oversight, and staffing? We can help.
Our Insourcing ServicesFAQs
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What kind of studies can I conduct in Mispro facilities?
Researchers can conduct biosafety level I (BSL I) and biosafety level II (BSL II) rodent studies that have been approved by Mispro’s IACUC.
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Can I start with just a couple mouse cages?
Mispro offers Launch and Entry Level options for space which include a minimum number of cages to best support small animal populations.
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Does Mispro offer private rooms?
Yes, Mispro offers private rooms within its vivarium facilities. These dedicated spaces give companies secure, controlled environments for conducting in vivo research independently.
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How is a contract vivarium different from a CRO for preclinical research?
A contract vivarium provides the facility, equipment, and animal science support needed to conduct your own preclinical in vivo studies. A CRO conducts research on your behalf, managing study execution, data collection, analysis, and reporting.
News & Resources
Mispro Adds IVIS Imaging to Support In Vivo Research for Early-Stage Biotech Companies
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Ready to Learn More About Our Cambridge/Boston Metro Vivarium Facilities?
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Ready to Learn More About Our Cambridge/Boston Metro Vivarium Facilities?
Before availability, comes fit. Share your program details and we'll be upfront about whether we can meet your needs.