Bridge PTS
BRIDGE PTS is a contract preclinical research company founded in 2006, specializing in wound healing, biofilms, and infections. They focus on providing high-quality testing services with rapid turnaround times, utilizing predictive animal testing models and laboratory research to improve the success of drugs and medical devices in clinical trials and support ongoing product marketing. Their core values include integrity, technical excellence, and optimism.
Industries
Nr. of Employees
small (1-50)
Bridge PTS
Services
In vivo evaluation of wound healing using incisional, excisional, thermal, and chronic/ delayed wound models in relevant species.
In vitro and in vivo testing for antimicrobial and anti-biofilm activity including single- and multi-species biofilms and device-associated infection models.
Design and execution of custom surgical models, surgical space rental, and safety studies (examples: rabbit vaginal mucosal irritation, pig dental implant).
Electron microscopy imaging with standard digital image deliverables and defined lead time.
In vitro antimicrobial screening including MIC, MBC, time-kill, and zone of inhibition assays for initial assessment of antimicrobial activity.
Establishment and testing of multi-species biofilms using flow-through systems to evaluate antimicrobial and surface performance against mature biofilms.
In vivo evaluation of wound healing using incisional, excisional, thermal, and chronic/ delayed wound models in relevant species.
In vitro and in vivo testing for antimicrobial and anti-biofilm activity including single- and multi-species biofilms and device-associated infection models.
Design and execution of custom surgical models, surgical space rental, and safety studies (examples: rabbit vaginal mucosal irritation, pig dental implant).
Electron microscopy imaging with standard digital image deliverables and defined lead time.
In vitro antimicrobial screening including MIC, MBC, time-kill, and zone of inhibition assays for initial assessment of antimicrobial activity.
Establishment and testing of multi-species biofilms using flow-through systems to evaluate antimicrobial and surface performance against mature biofilms.
Expertise Areas
- Preclinical testing for wound healing
- Biofilm cultivation and antimicrobial testing
- In vivo infection and device-related infection models
- Animal model development and surgical model execution
Key Technologies
- Porcine, rodent, rabbit, swine and goat in vivo models
- Modified Robbins Device-style flow-through biofilm reactors
- Minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) and minimum bactericidal concentration (MBC) assays
- Time-kill and zone-of-inhibition assays
News & Updates
Symposium for the Advancement of Wound Care
A forum connecting wound care professionals with experts to improve patient outcomes through education, held in Charlotte, NC from April 25 to April 29, 2018.
American Burn Association Meeting
A conference promoting burn-related research, education, care, and prevention, held in Chicago, IL from April 10 to April 13, 2018.
Tenth Symposium on Biologic Scaffolds for Regerative Medicine
An event to advance understanding and use of biologic scaffold materials for regenerative medicine, held from May 3 to May 5, 2018.
SAWC Spring 2024
Symposium on advanced wound care in Orlando, FL from May 15 to May 17, 2024, with participation at Booth #536.
American Burn Association 51st Annual Meeting
A burn research and care conference in Las Vegas, NV from April 2 to April 5, 2019.
Wound Healing Society 31st Annual Meeting
A wound healing conference in San Antonio, TX from May 7 to May 10, 2019.
Symposium for the Advancement of Wound Care
A forum connecting wound care professionals with experts to improve patient outcomes through education, held in Charlotte, NC from April 25 to April 29, 2018.
American Burn Association Meeting
A conference promoting burn-related research, education, care, and prevention, held in Chicago, IL from April 10 to April 13, 2018.
Tenth Symposium on Biologic Scaffolds for Regerative Medicine
An event to advance understanding and use of biologic scaffold materials for regenerative medicine, held from May 3 to May 5, 2018.
SAWC Spring 2024
Symposium on advanced wound care in Orlando, FL from May 15 to May 17, 2024, with participation at Booth #536.
American Burn Association 51st Annual Meeting
A burn research and care conference in Las Vegas, NV from April 2 to April 5, 2019.
Wound Healing Society 31st Annual Meeting
A wound healing conference in San Antonio, TX from May 7 to May 10, 2019.