Physicochemical, Ex Vivo and Invertebrate Tests and Analysis Centre

Synopsis

Physicochemical, ex vivo and invertebrate tests and analysis centre (PEVITAC) is a centre set up at the University of Reading to offer services to industrial customers. These services include consultancy and experimental tests on physicochemical characterisation of formulations, analysis of muco- and bioadhesive properties, drug/particle penetration studies, toxicological assessment of formulations using ex vivo animal tissues and live invertebrate models. We also provide evaluation of biological activity of compounds using live invertebrate models. PEVITAC offers contract-research testing services for assessment of specialty chemicals, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics and toiletries, agrochemicals and pollutants.