Swine models provide a platform for accelerated, efficient and cost-effective preclinical development of novel therapies and devices, resulting in high translatability of data.
Through both academic and industry partnerships, our center leverages the biomedical research infrastructure, resources, and expertise at UW–Madison to conduct innovative basic and translational research on human diseases utilizing swine models. This enables early discovery of potential hurdles, providing the opportunity for strategic redirection while avoiding costly late-stage failures. CBSRI possesses a combination of components that make biomedical research and development in swine uniquely possible, practical, and highly efficient. This includes:
- the availability of a human-sized miniature swine breed
- genetically-engineered swine models
- breeding and housing facilities for large-scale swine research
- expertise in swine-specific medical procedures and veterinary care
- state-of-the-art medical imaging dedicated to swine research
- stem cell lines derived from the swine models
- supporting research services (e.g., pathology, histopathology, toxicology, -omic analyses and bioinformatics)
all under one roof.
Our three mission areas:
Research & Discovery
Preclinical & Co-Clinical Development
Education & Training
Faculty Director
Tanja Dominko
Credentials: DVM, PhD
Position title: Professor, Dept of Surgery (SMPH) & Dept of Animal & Dairy Sciences (CALS)
Email:
dominko
Tanja Dominko, DVM, PhD, is a Professor in the Division of Transplantation and the Faculty Director of the Center for Biomedical Swine Research and Innovation (CBSRI). After receiving her PhD in Endocrinology-Reproductive Physiology from UW-Madison, Dr. Dominko spent over 25 years conducting research and teaching in biomedical sciences. During her time as a professor at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Dr. Dominko worked across scientific and engineering disciplines conducting basic and applied research in the fields of cell biology, assistive reproductive technologies, wound healing, fibrosis, stem cells and regenerative medicine, and skin and muscle tissue engineering. As the Faculty Director of CBSRI, Dr. Dominko provides leadership for the Center to further develop genetically engineered swine models for biomedical pre-clinical and translational research.
Staff
Eric Schmuck
Credentials: PhD
Position title: Research Operations Director
Email:
egschmuck
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We do not currently have any open positions, but feel free to contact us to learn about future opportunities at info@cbsri.wisc.edu
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