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A humanized minipig model for the toxicological testing of therapeutic recombinant antibodies
We develop, breed, and supply Göttingen Minipigs for biomedical research worldwide. Based on our fundamental belief in quality, cooperation, respect, and animal welfare, we enable the development of safer and more effective medicines.
Events
See allScientific Meeting

Jun 06, 2023 | 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Göttingen Minipigs in Biomedical Research - Evolve...
Head of International Sales, Peter Vestbjerg, and Study Director, Andres Eskjær Jensen, will be pres...
Scientific Meeting

Jun 07, 2023 | - Jun 09, 2023 |
AFSTAL 2023
Laboratory Technician Adrian Zeltner, SRS, will attend AFSTAL. Stop by booth #60 for more informatio...
Scientific Meeting

Sep 06, 2023 | - Sep 08, 2023 |
GV-SOLAS 2023
Meet Laboratory Technician Adrian Zeltner, SRS, for a chat about Göttingen Minipigs and the newly la...

Göttingen Minipigs in Biomedical Research - Evolve, Develop and Refine Models
Scientific Meeting
Jun 06, 2023 | 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Göttingen Minipigs in Biomedical Research - Evolve, Develop and Refine Models
Head of International Sales, Peter Vestbjerg, and Study Director, Andres Eskjær Jensen, will be presenting at the symposium, which has an interesting program including presentations on the Humanized IgG Göttingen Minipigs.
See the full program and apply for registration: www.erbc-group.com/symposium-gottingen-minipigs-roma

AFSTAL 2023
60 Bordeaux, FranceScientific Meeting
Jun 07, 2023 | - Jun 09, 2023 |
AFSTAL 2023
60 Bordeaux, France
Laboratory Technician Adrian Zeltner, SRS, will attend AFSTAL. Stop by booth #60 for more information about Göttingen Minipigs and our Research Services, but also the newly launched Göttingen Minipigs Academy and the Humanized IgG Göttingen Minipigs.

GV-SOLAS 2023
Mainz, GermanyScientific Meeting
Sep 06, 2023 | - Sep 08, 2023 |
GV-SOLAS 2023
Mainz, Germany
Meet Laboratory Technician Adrian Zeltner, SRS, for a chat about Göttingen Minipigs and the newly launched Göttingen Minipigs Academy.
Contact us
Whether you are looking for scientific support, need to consult a veterinarian, or wish to make an enquiry, we will do our best to help you.
Science base
See allIn our science base, we have collected links to a wide selection of relevant papers and knowledge-sharing. Below are a few highlights, but you are welcome to browse through the database.

Humanized IgG Göttingen Minipigs
Ellegaard Göttingen Minipigs A/S
Genetically altered Göttingen Minipigs, carrying a mini repertoire of human Ig-γ1/γ4 heavy and the human κ light chain genes, show tolerance to a broad range of human antibodies. This provides a novel model for safety testing and an important and viable alternative for toxicology studies of therapeutic antibodies in non-human primates.

A humanized minipig model for the toxicological testing of therapeutic recombinant antibodies
Tatiana Flisikowska, Jerome Egli, Krzysztof Flisikowski et al.
https://doi.org/10.1038/s41551-022-00921-2

A Strain Rate-Dependent Constitutive Model for Göttingen Minipig Cerebral Arteries
Noah Pearson, Gregory M Boiczyk, Vivek Bhaskar Kote, et al.
Doi: 10.1115/1.4053796
The people behind

Head of International Sales
Peter Vestbjerg
Peter has many years of experience with client management and support within the biomedical research industry. He supports you on general and special inquiries on our full portfolio of Göttingen Minipigs and connected materials and services.

Study Director
Andres Eskjær Jensen
Andres is an experienced scientist with a veterinary background. He has vast experience coordinating and running pre-clinical studies. He will be your point of contact for designing and executing studies at our facility.

CSO
Kirsten Rosenmay Jacobsen
Kirsten is an experienced scientist with a veterinary background. She can answer scientific questions about Göttingen Minipigs in biomedical research and support you in planning your studies either at your own or our facility.

Principal Laboratory Animal Veterinarian
Maja Ramløse
Maja is specialised in biomedicine and is an experienced veterinarian. She can answer questions concerning the health and welfare of Göttingen Minipigs along with other veterinary questions, both before and after delivery.

Laboratory Animal Research Veterinarian
Susi Søgaard
Susi is an experienced veterinarian and former GLP Study Director. She can answer any scientific or veterinary questions re. Göttingen Minipigs in research and development programs, as well as our QA program and the Göttingen Minipigs Academy.

Customer Support & Training
Adrian Zeltner
Adrian is an experienced technician, qualified in surgery. He has many years of experience working practically with Göttingen Minipigs and can answer questions concerning surgery, training, handling, dosing, and housing.

Order Management & Logistics Coordinator
Mette Damgaard Johansen
Mette is one of our dedicated staff members who takes care of our customers and their orders. She can help with information about existing orders, track orders in transit, and is fluent in Danish, English, and French.

Head of Marketing
Maria Bonnesen
Maria is an experienced marketer and handles all marketing and communication affairs. She can answer questions related to the website, social media, event coordination, webinars, the Göttingen Minipigs Magazine, and sponsorships.

CFO
Brian Christiansen
Brian has extensive financial experience from international organisations and can answer questions concerning financials matters.

Executive Assistant, HR & Legal Support
Søs Pihl-Poulsen
Søs has many years of experience of supporting the top executive level, works with HR incl. recruitment, and provides internal legal support. She answers questions regarding MTAs, CDAs, and access to the Göttingen Minipigs MR and CT Imaging Atlas.
For job applications, please email hr@minipigs.dk.

CEO
Martin Windfeld Velin
Martin is overall responsible for all activities at Ellegaard Göttingen Minipigs, and has extensive managerial and international experience, especially within the operational field.

Head of Operations
Søren Vangsgaard
Søren is responsible for our entire production and delivery set-up and knows every corner of the facility. This means, that he can answer any question concerning our daily operations and production facility.
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Ellegaard Göttingen Minipigs A/S
Soroe Landevej 302
DK-4261 Dalmose
Denmark
Phone: +45 5818 5818
E-Mail: ellegaard@minipigs.dk
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