Bio-resources

Our Bio-resources facilities provide expertise in bespoke techniques, novel resources and models to support a wide range of research.

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The Biomedical Services Unit (BSU)

The Biomedical Services Unit (BSU) is a purpose-built SPF (specific pathogen free) facility that can accommodate the housing of small mammals and zebrafish for the purpose of scientific research with animals.

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Egg Facility

The Egg Facility, through its use of fertilised hen’s eggs, offers researchers a rapid and cost-effective method for scientific research that can also reduce or replace the use of mammalian models.

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Tick Cell Biobank

The Tick Cell Biobank provides resources for UK and international in vitro research on ticks, other arthropods and vector-borne diseases.