Contract Research

XCellR8’s commitment to excellence in cell culture technology ensures high quality data using the latest in vitro systems.

Our informed and experienced cell culture scientists deliver customised project support at every stage, from proof-of-concept to pre-clinical screening.

Our scientific expertise will always be backed up by friendly and flexible service, helping to accelerate your research and development.

Our contract research tools and capabilities include a wide range of cell lines and human primary cell culture systems, from monolayer cultures of single cell types to 3-D models of skin, cornea, blood vessels and other tissues. Many of our culture systems employ low serum, serum-free, or animal product-free media systems, for added scientific and ethical advantages.

Key applications include:

  • QC testing.
  • Method development and media optimisation.
  • In vitro toxicology testing, including validated and approved methods for raw materials or final formulations.
  • Efficacy testing and mechanistic studies in drug discovery and personal care product development.

Charges:
Our services are designed to be flexible to meet your needs. Please contact us to discuss your requirements; we are more than happy to provide basic advice without charge or obligation. After our initial discussions, we will provide you with a quote for more detailed or ongoing support.

NEWS & EVENTS

Interested in stem cells? Join us at XCellR8's first "Fast Train" event: a unique training workshop and exhibition on stem cell research.
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NEW! Human primary cell culture course, Autumn 2010!
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Human breast fibroblasts stained with an antibody to the intermediate filament protein vimentin (green). Nuclei are stained with DAPI (blue). The cells are currently being used to investigate the stromal contribution to breast cancer invasion, by Dr Deborah Holliday at Bart’s and The London, UK.