Scantox


Scantox is a leading contract research organization (CRO) specializing in preclinical research services for the pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical device industries. With over 40 years of scientific expertise, Scantox offers tailored solutions across a broad spectrum of drug development elements, including efficacy, safety, formulation, and manufacturing. The company emphasizes scientific excellence, animal welfare, and sustainability, operating fully GLP and GMP compliant facilities in Denmark, Sweden, Austria, and the UK. Owned by Impilo, a Nordic healthcare investment company, Scantox is committed to innovation, quality, and responsible research practices, supporting clients worldwide in advancing their drug and device development programs.

Industries

Biotechnology
Chemical
Cosmetics
Research Services

Nr. of Employees

medium (51-250)

Scantox


Products

Rodent Biobank

Secure, long-term storage of study materials and provision of rodent tissues and cell culture samples for downstream analysis and study reproducibility.

In vivo Services

Comprehensive animal facility and in vivo experimental services including housing, treatment administration, and tissue collection.

Medical Device In-Vivo Testing Services

Comprehensive preclinical in vivo testing services for medical devices to evaluate potential adverse biological responses in full compliance with ISO 10993 guidelines and GLP conditions.

Genetic Toxicology

Comprehensive genotoxicity assessment and genetic toxicology testing services for pharmaceuticals, pesticides, food substances, bulk chemicals, and cosmetics to detect genotoxic liability early.

Genetic Toxicology Services

Comprehensive portfolio of screening and regulatory genotoxicity products and services, along with assessment of skin sensitisation potential.

Big Blue Transgenic Rodent Somatic and Germ Cell Mutation Assay

An in vivo mutagenicity assay utilizing transgenic rodents following OECD 488 guidelines.

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Services

Early-stage discovery services including in vitro disease models, translational neuroinflammation and high-throughput screening assays, transgenic and induced in vivo models, behavioral testing, ex vivo analyses, detailed pathology/model characterization and bespoke model development for CNS and other indications.

Predictive screening and GLP regulatory genotoxicity studies including Ames, micronucleus, mouse lymphoma, HPRT and transgenic rodent mutation assays; skin and ocular toxicology assessments and high-throughput genotoxicity panels.

GLP-compliant general toxicology, IND-enabling studies, juvenile toxicology (minipigs), embryo-fetal studies, safety pharmacology, clinical pathology, histopathology and SEND support for regulatory submissions.

Formulation and dose development, bioanalysis (LC‑MS/MS), analytical method development and validation, ICH stability testing, GMP manufacture and clinical packaging, CMC consultancy and quality release support.

Histology, immunofluorescence, quantitative image analysis and secure long-term biobanking of study materials with provision of tissues for downstream analysis and reproducibility efforts.

Expertise Areas

  • Preclinical in vivo pharmacology and toxicology
  • Neuropharmacology and CNS disease model development
  • Translational neuroinflammation assay development and screening
  • Genetic toxicology and genotoxicity program execution
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Key Technologies

  • GLP-compliant study conduct
  • GMP clinical manufacturing and packaging
  • LC‑MS/MS bioanalysis (triple quadrupole)
  • Transgenic and induced animal models (including AD models)
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News & Updates

Recognition for sustainable practices, ranking in the 71st percentile globally, with achievements including transition to 100% renewable electricity and installation of solar panels.

Full accreditation by AAALAC, reflecting high standards in animal care and welfare, including positive reinforcement training and outdoor facilities.

Latest scientific advances in Alzheimer’s research using mouse models.

Development of assays for neuroinflammation research.

Awarded in 2025, placing Scantox in the top 35% of companies assessed worldwide for ESG practices.

Received in 2025, affirming the highest standards in animal welfare.


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