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news.Taconic, a New York-based provider of life science solutions to researchers, has signed a long-term agreement with InVivos, a company established by the Biomedical Sciences Institutes of A*STAR (Agency for Science, Technology and Research, Singapore's government agency dedicated to fostering and developing scientific research), and the National University of Singapore.
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InVivos was founded with an intention to set up a centralized national breeding facility that will provide life science researchers throughout Singapore with high-quality animal models. This company will not only establish but also operate the national breeding facility.
Taconic will provide consulting services during the facility’s design and construction, and training for key employees. As the construction of the facility is complete, the life sciences company will supply its breed-stock, a range of rodent models, which it claims are all bred to higher health and genetic standards in the industry.
Kevin Leak, senior vice president of client relations for Taconic, said: “It is testimony to our position of leadership in mouse and rat genetics, as well as our half century of expertise in breeding and worldwide delivery, that we have been selected as trainers, consultants and suppliers to InVivos.
“The government of Singapore has made a huge commitment to research and development. In 2006, they committed over SG$13.55bn to fund both public and private sector research for the next 5 years.
“Singapore now hosts a vibrant and growing research landscape made up of its public sector research institutes, industry corporate laboratories, internationally recognized universities, and academic medical centers. Taconic is proud to be a partner with InVivos in serving the growing community of life science researchers in this dynamic and forward-looking country.”
Christopher Sear, director of InVivos, said: “Over the years, Taconic, and the research models it produces, have established standards of quality and integrity that are difficult to match. The selection of Taconic as consultant, trainer and supplier of well characterized and internationally acceptable animal models should come as no surprise. We look forward to a long and fruitful partnership with Taconic.”