NortheasternWildlife.com
Title
Northeastern Wildlife-Opossums and woodchuck research, non-traditional lab aninmal models
Description
James Whipple founded Northeastern Wildlife in March of 1987 with the objective of providing a source of “non-traditional” animal models of human disease. The first animal model established was the woodchuck (Marmota monax) as an animal model for Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) studies and hibernation research. This was followed by the introduction of opossums for pancreatitis and lower esophageal sphincter (LES) research. In 1991, Northeastern Wildlife became a USDA licensed research facility and has since performed numerous protocols for both the public and private sectors. Since our founding, we have supplied most of the woodchucks used in international studies.
Often, we hear of the promise of new pharmaceutical compounds being discovered in nature. Our objective is to find new animal models of human diseases by discovering wildlife which harbor similar diseases and other unique adaptations which could benefit mankind. We offer quality, professional and personal service at a reasonable cost. Still, this research can be cost-prohibitive especially to smaller biotech startups and basic research institutions. For those with few resources, we offer joint initiatives and grant opportunities, as our resources allow.
Northeastern Wildlife has over 75 years of collective wildlife research experience. James and Elizabeth Whipple each have over 20 years experience with the woodchuck as an animal model of HBV infection. This experience began at the NIH NIAID contract woodchuck facility located at Cornell University in Ithaca NY. At Cornell, both were responsible for the gathering of research data establishing the woodchuck as an animal model of HBV infection and were involved with some of the first anti-viral studies.
Additional Information
- Biotechnology And Pharmaceuticals
- Business
- Hbv
- Hdv
- Hepatitis
- Hepatitis B Virus
- Hepatitis D Virus
- Hepatitis Virus
- Hibernation Research
- New York
- Pharmaceuticals
- Pre Clinical
- Preclinical Studies
- Products Evaluation
- South Plymouth
- United States
- Woodchuck
- Woodchuck Hepatitis Research
- Biotechnology and Pharmaceuticals
- HBV
- HDV
- Localities
- North America
- Pre-Clinical
- Regional