Bone Biology Services

Access to Expertise

Typically, our clients:

Are about to start a bone or cartilage biology project and are unsure what models and techniques to use.

Have the results of a bone study and need assistance with interpreting the data or with deciding on the next step.

Need bone or joint histomorphometry or histopathology, bone densitometry, or extra capacity.

Have unexpectedly encountered effects on bone or joints and are unsure of their significance or how to investigate them further.

Think Bone is here to help!
For immediate assistance: +1 (360) 221-6723 or email us

Our Laboratory Services

New for Q4 2010: we have added complete bone histology and histomorphometry, and bone SXA Radiodensitometry services.

Our laboratory services are fast and cost-effective, and come with our expertise built in!

New sample reports from our SXA radiodensitometry system can be seen here (opens a 1.5 MB pdf file).

Think Bone will offer GLP bone histomorphometry and other services beginning in Q2, 2011.

Our Biology Consulting Services

We have been working in preclinical development for bone and joint diseases for over 25 years.

Think Bone can help at various stages of the process of bringing a concept for osteoporosis, arthritis, or orthopedic therapy to the clinic. We offer the following services:

Preclinical study and program design for drug and device development for bone & joint diseases.

Analysis & interpretation of bone/cartilage data for on– and off-target effects.

Development, review & troubleshooting of technical procedures & SOPs.
   DEXA/pQCT/μCT
   Biomarkers
   Histology/histomorphometry
   Biomechanics

Write and review RFPs, protocols, and reports.

CRO selection & monitoring.

Publications, white papers, & literature reviews.