Chinook Contract Research Inc.

Chinook Contract Research (CCR) is a Canadian contract research organization that provides specialized research, testing, and consulting services. Their work centers on antimicrobial medical device claims, pharmaceutical research, and animal health, including the development of in vivo models for wound care, infection prevention, and agricultural product evaluations. The company operates facilities in Airdrie and Victoria, equipped with BSL2 laboratories and a vivarium for large animal housing and surgery. They leverage extensive expertise in microbiology, medical device design, and pharmaceutical R&D to deliver quality research outcomes, with a focus on innovative solutions for complex regulatory and technical challenges.

CCR serves medical device developers, pharmaceutical manufacturers, and other partners in the food animal production chain by facilitating proof-of-concept studies, regulatory submissions, and efficacy testing. Beyond contract research, the company develops proprietary products, such as their patented Care-Ring technology, which provides pain mitigation during castration processes. By integrating multidisciplinary expertise—ranging from microbiology and molecular biology to veterinary science—CCR assists clients in achieving rigorous research and development goals, supported by their internal quality assurance and scientific capabilities.