Our Services

Core Strengths

• Unique capabilities of SingHealth Experimental Medicine Centre (SEMC) and National Large Animal Research Facility (NLARF) include:
• A multi-faceted research facility located on SGH Campus
• A key publicly-run source for large animal research, with the facilities, expertise and capabilities to support long term-large animal studies
• Led by experienced specialist veterinarians
• Skilled staff capable of developing complex research models, such as orthotopic tumour models and complex wound models for Principal Investigator’ (PIs) research
• Long-term housing of large animals in sheltered outdoor housing outside SGH Campus
• The only AVA-approved international large animal quarantine facility for Singapore-wide academic purposes
• Technical support expertise and animal holding facilities for Animal Biosafety Level 2 (ABSL2)-type projects
• Expertise in delivering microsurgery training and other advance skills training for biomedical research

SEMC provides comprehensive services, such as:

• Protocol development, project coordination and logistic support
• Basic and complex laboratory animal procedures
• Creation of novel animal models
• Bioimaging procedures
• Research & veterinary technical support
• Veterinary diagnostics, including analysis of small-volume blood samples
• Transport services for large animals using a designated, climate-controlled vehicle
• Technical skills training for animal research professionals and support for clinical skills training