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Research and Development

In order to prevent conflicts of interest with both our academic and commercial stakeholders, the MRC Code of Practice forbids the Bank from engaging in research into fundamental stem cell biology or near-market product development involving specific cell lines. In order to streamline and improve the banking process and provide robust testing, characterisation and preservation methodologies, the Bank focuses its R&D in these areas. Research takes the form of validation and development projects and collaborative research with both academic and commercial sector partners where appropriate.