"This was a critical study for us, and it was great to be involved in such a classic team effort. Everyone stepped up and played a key role in completing the implants successfully.”

—Principal Pre-clinical Associate

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The LyChron Advantage

At LyChron, our name–from "lysis," the Greek word for "dissolve," and "chronos," the Greek word for "time"–reflects our mission: to help you move high-quality, innovative medical products to market promptly. Founded in 2000 by a team of scientists and physicians dedicated to making the pre-clinical process more efficient, LyChron is committed to the continued advancement of human and animal health through biomedical research, teaching, and testing.

When you need a trusted partner for pre-clinical feasibility, product development, or training services, look to LyChron. We offer a range of key advantages for making your project successful.

Team Expertise
LyChron’s scientific and veterinary professionals have decades of industry and research experience across numerous disciplines. With an in-depth understanding of product development cycles and regulatory requirements, including 21 CFR Part 58 GLP studies and quality systems, we can guide you successfully through the pre-clinical process.

Advanced Equipment
LyChron offers premier equipment for PET and CT imaging, fixed and mobile fluoroscopy, 64 channel cardiac mapping, complex image analysis, ultrasound, endoscopy, optical coherence tomography, faxitron x-ray imaging, and more. Our fully equipped surgical suites include instrumentation for hemodynamics, coagulation profiles (ACT, PTT, APTT), measuring hematocrit, instantaneous blood gas analysis, and anesthesia monitoring, as well as power injectors, electrocautery units, and cardiopulmonary bypass machines. Our strategic relationships with equipment manufacturers enable us to meet specialized needs.

Wide Range of Services
LyChron has an excellent track record in performing proof-of-concept, feasibility, prototype evaluation, validation, and GLP safety pre-clinical studies, as well as facilitating physician and clinical training, refining study designs, and developing novel disease models.

Rapid Turnaround
LyChron offers flexible scheduling that includes evening and weekend access to facilities and personnel, ensuring that you receive timely results backed by substantiated data.

Fully Accredited Facilities
LyChron maintains the utmost quality and regulatory compliance at our AAALAC-accredited location in the heart of Silicon Valley. For publicly funded projects, we have an active NIH Public Health Service (PHS) Animal Welfare Assurance on file.

Personalized Attention
LyChron is committed to meeting your individual needs with professionalism, accuracy, promptness, and complete confidentiality. We adapt easily to the requirements of organizations of any size and any level of pre-clinical experience. Our trained personnel are at your service as active partners in the quest to bring your product to market in a timely manner.