Translating Biology Into Breakthroughs

At InVivo Biosystems, we’re redefining what’s possible in preclinical discovery. Our RapidGen™ platform combines conserved biology, advanced genetics, and whole-organism models to deliver decision-ready insights that accelerate the path from question to breakthrough.

Our Mission

To empower scientists with advanced genetic tools and custom in vivo models that accelerate discovery, improve human health, and bring life-saving therapies to market faster.

Our Vision

A future where every disease has a precise model, every researcher has the tools they need, and scientific breakthroughs move at the speed of life.

We trace the threads between fundamental discovery and therapeutic breakthroughs, turning what nature has preserved across species into real hope for patients seeking cures today.
-Kat McCormick, CEO

2010

Year Established

23

Avg. Years of Experience in Genetics

31

Employees

4000+

Preclinical Models Created

11

PhDs on Staff

280+

Publications

About InVivo Biosystems

Driving Innovation Through Expertise & Experience

For over a decade, InVivo Biosystems has been at the forefront of genetic research, pioneering breakthroughs in disease modeling and preclinical drug testing.

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Our journey

From Founders to Frontiers: A History of Innovation

2011 - Drs. Lockery and Weeks founded NemaMetrix

University of Oregon Professors Shawn Lockery and Janis Weeks developed the first user-friendly and scalable electrophysiology platform for nematodes.

Our journey

From Founders to Frontiers: A History of Innovation

2014 - ScreenChip platform technology was recognized by the White House as one of the breakthrough life science research technologies.

NemaMetrix was one of the five finalists who received the award under the Obama Administration.

Our journey

From Founders to Frontiers: A History of Innovation

2017 - NemaMetrix and Knudra Transgenics merge to become InVivo Biosystems.

NemaMetrix adds the capability of creating custom CRISPR transgenics by joining forces with Knudra Transgenics, a pioneer and an expert in gene editing capabilities.

Our journey

From Founders to Frontiers: A History of Innovation

2018 - InVivo Biosystems expands its genome editing expertise into creation of genetically modified zebrafish.

The company adds the capability of creating genetic models using zebrafish for understanding gene function, basic biology, and more precisely modeling human diseases.

Our journey

From Founders to Frontiers: A History of Innovation

2019 - InVivo Biosystems launches its first end-to-end in vivo analytical service to produce data and insights for early-stages of drug development.

The company launches analytical services to produce data and insights for companies to de-risk preclinical development.

Our journey

From Founders to Frontiers: A History of Innovation

2020 - InVivo Biosystems begins work on neurological disorders

The company adds phenotypic assay technologies specifically tailored to CNS diseases, such as epilepsy.

Our journey

From Founders to Frontiers: A History of Innovation

2023 - InVivo Biosystems launches the RapidGen™ platform and identifies therapeutics

The company builds out a comprehensive drug discovery and development platform and identifies a set of lead therapeutics for the treatment of a variety of diseases.

Our journey

From Founders to Frontiers: A History of Innovation

2024 - InVivo Biosystems undergoes executive leadership transition

The company appoints new executive level leaders and sets forth a new strategic vision for the journey of the RapidGen™ platform.

Industries We Serve

Collaborating Across Scientific Frontiers

We work with scientists and teams across a broad range of sectors.

Biotech & Pharma

Speed up your preclinical pipeline with validated in vivo models.

Academic Institutions

Support for grant projects, novel model development, and student training.

Startups & CROs

Flexible genetic tools tailored to rapid research timelines.

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Partner with us to accelerate your research and bring innovation to the forefront of genetic discovery.

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