Azenta

Azenta Life Sciences provides sample management solutions and multiomics services that are integral to preclinical drug development workflows, which often require animal testing for regulatory compliance. The company’s cryogenic storage systems, such as the Cryo Store Pico, and its sequencing services (GENEWIZ) are cited in numerous academic studies involving animal research, indicating its products and services directly support laboratories conducting animal experiments. For example, its sequencing services were used in a study investigating CAR-T cell therapy in triple-negative breast cancer, where all animal experiments were performed under an approved protocol.

While Azenta is not itself a contract research organization (CRO) that conducts animal testing, its equipment and services are enabling components for research entities that rely on animal models. The company’s stated focus on areas like drug development and toxicology places it within a supply chain where animal testing remains a standard regulatory requirement. No public commitment or company policy to reduce or replace animal testing in its supported workflows was identified.