The IIT Research Institute (IITRI) provides nonclinical research and development services. Founded in 1936, it practices in the areas of applied microbiology, infectivity and pathogenicity, neurotoxicology, immunotoxicology, safety pharmacology, and developmental, reproductive and inhalation toxicology. The institute offers carcinogenicity evaluation, cancer chemoprevention, oncological drug development and molecular diagnostics solutions. The IIT Research Institute It serves clients in the biotechnology, chemical, veterinary, agrichemical and pharmaceuticals industries. The institute also offers services for government agencies and academic researchers. The IIT Research Institute operates a more than 125,000-square-foot of laboratory in Chicago. It is accredited by the Association for Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care.