Welcome to Centre for Experimental Pharmacology and Toxicology

JSS Academy of Higher Education & Research (JSS AHER) has endowed an extensive ABSL2 preclinical facility "Centre for Experimental Pharmacology and Toxicology" to support the comprehensive research activities of its constituent colleges (medical, dental, pharmacy, life sciences) and departments. The facility is licensed (261/PO/ReRcBi/S/2000/CCSEA) by Committee for Control and Supervision of Experiments on Animals (CCSEA), Govt of India, to conduct experiment on small animal models and breeding for in-house use. The vivarium is located in a serene and peaceful ambiance within the University campus. A built space of 7000 sq ft primarily constitutes rodent barrier facility, small animal clinico-pathology labs and supportive suites. Animal facility plant is built in compliance with guidelines of National Institutes of Health (NIH), USA and CPCSEA, Govt of India.

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About CPT

  • CPT is a BSL-II barrier facility with dual corridors, temperature, humidity, light, noise and differential air pressure monitored 24X7
  • Epoxy terrazzo coated floor, concrete masonry walls, and moisture resistant ceilings
  • Facility is provisioned with Isolated ventilated cages
  • Clinicopathology, test item control office, archive on site

Physical Plant Gallery

Biochemistry Lab
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Preclinical Pathology Lab
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PPE Change Rooms
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Air Shower Entry
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Entrance to Clean Corridor
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Clean Corridor
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Clean Corridor
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Clean Corridors
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Rodent Room
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Cages Autoclave
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Service corridor
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Haematology Analyzer
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HPLC
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Multi Mode Redaer
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Stereotaxic Apparatus
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IVC Cage
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Newton 7.0 small animals live imaging system
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Animal care is monitored on a daily basis including weekends and holidays

  • Health monitoring within the animal facilities is ensured through a sentinel program, supplier reports, and environmental testing by trained veterinarians
  • Sterilised Bedding, food and portable mineral water
  • Consistent healthcare from study initiation to study completion
  • Practice in force on humane endpoints policy to minimize pain and discomfort

We have experience with and are equipped to conduct studies in a wide array of species

  • Rat
  • Mouse
  • Rabbit
  • Guinea Pig