About TSRL

A Trusted Preclinical CRO Since 1986

TSRL has supported preclinical drug development since 1986. Few private organizations in this space can match that track record. Based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, our team helps early-stage drug programs succeed by combining strong science, a purpose-built facility, and a commitment to partnership.

We specialize in preclinical development with an emphasis on drug delivery. Our clients rely on us to design and carry out IND-enabling studies and to support the strategy behind them. Every project is led by a team of experienced pharmaceutical scientists and business development professionals with decades of success in clinical advancement, regulatory preparation, and fundraising.

Our Mission

Our mission is to remove barriers in preclinical development by applying our knowledge, infrastructure, and partnerships to transform promising drug therapy concepts into IND-enabling product opportunities.

Our Vision

We are focused on building, innovating, collaborating, and committing:

To Build. We build on a strong foundation in early-stage drug discovery, expanding our role as a partner that helps promising compounds reach clinical development.
To Innovate. We work with industry and academia in scientific and business disciplines to advance preclinical drug assets to IND.
To Collaborate. We integrate people, process, and partnerships to move ideas forward.
To Commit. We take an active stake in success through collaborative investment and meaningful engagement.

Our Facility

TSRL’s headquarters includes 7,200 sq. ft. of highly specialized lab and operational space:

AAALAC-accredited vivarium supporting in vivo studies in rodents
Formulation lab equipped for solubility screening, prototype formulation development, and stability testing
Analytical and bioanalytical lab with HPLC, LC-MS/MS, spectrophotometry, and more
Climate-controlled storage
Office and collaboration space for client teams and resident projects

Request an on-site tour of our facility here.

Our Leadership

TSRL is powered by leaders who have spent decades bringing therapies to market. Each senior team member brings more than 35 years of experience in pharmaceutical R&D, including roles across clinical development, regulatory strategy, product commercialization, and licensing from large pharma.

Meet the Team