A privately held preclinical CRO founded in 2007 by Mario A. Bourdon, PhD — bridging the pre-clinical and clinical research worlds through the power of molecular imaging.
BioLaurus exists to accelerate drug discovery and development by providing world-class preclinical molecular imaging — delivered with scientific rigour, collaborative spirit, and translational expertise.
Provide imaging-based proof-of-concept, efficacy, and safety studies that help biotech and pharma teams make faster, better-informed decisions.
Bridge the gap between preclinical findings and clinical application — delivering data that supports IND filings and Phase I–III trial design.
Integrate with client teams as much or as little as needed — from study consulting only through full end-to-end execution and reporting.
Uphold the highest standards of animal welfare (AAALAC/USDA), data quality, and regulatory compliance in every study we conduct.
"I built BioLaurus around a simple belief: that molecular imaging, applied with rigor and creative thinking, can transform how we understand therapeutics in living systems — and ultimately accelerate better treatments to patients."
Dr. Bourdon holds a PhD in Biology and Immunology from Duke University and a BA in Biology from UC San Diego. He served as CEO and Scientific Director of La Jolla Institute for Molecular Medicine (1992–2007) before founding BioLaurus in 2008.
— Mario A. Bourdon, PhD
Founder, CEO & Chief Strategy Officer · BioLaurus, Inc.
CEO & Chief Strategy Officer
We're a small, highly specialised team of preclinical imaging experts in San Diego. If you're passionate about molecular imaging and drug development, we want to hear from you.
Our structured onboarding program ensures every new BioLaurus team member is fully integrated from day one.
IT access, compliance documentation, and lab safety orientation materials delivered before your first day at our San Diego facility.
Company mission, imaging platform walkthrough, vivarium protocols, regulatory compliance training, and introductions to the scientific team.
Embedded 30-day program shadowing active studies, working alongside senior imaging scientists, and contributing to study design consultations.
Structured review with Mario Bourdon and your team lead — covering contributions, goals, and your long-term scientific development pathway at BioLaurus.
Reach us at our San Diego headquarters or via email for study inquiries, partnerships, or general questions.
Founded · San Diego, CA
Contract Research Organization Model
Accredited Vivarium Partners
Multi-species Imaging Capability