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Supporting large-scale scientific research with expert biosample solutions, from storage to processing and secure sample transport.

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We’re pleased to share that UK Biocentre has successfully recertified to ISO 15189:2012 and transitioned to the updated ISO 15189:2022 standard, effective from July 2025.
#UKBiocentre #ISO15189 #Accreditation #QualityStandards #MedicalLaboratory #LifeSciences #UKAS
July 29, 2025 at 2:46 PM
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Today we are at Global Clinical Trials Connect 2025 🔬

Come and visit the UK Biocentre stand to learn how our sample logistics and biobanking solutions support efficient, high-quality clinical trials.

#ClinicalTrials #Biobanking #SampleManagement #GCTC2025 #UKBiocentre
May 28, 2025 at 1:02 PM
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Join us at Global Clinical Trials Connect 2025! Meet industry leaders, explore trends, and visit our stand to learn how we support medical research and how we can help drive clinical trials forward. See you there! #GCTC2025 #UKBiocentre
May 13, 2025 at 10:24 AM
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We’re pleased to see UK Biocentre referenced in this important new publication from Nature Genetics 👇
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April 30, 2025 at 3:14 PM
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What’s next for population genomics? Our Head of Lab Development, Stewart McCulloch, speaks to Technology Networks about the past, present, future and the infrastructure driving large-scale research.

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The Past, Present and Future of Population Genomics
Learn how population genomics has evolved, its role in health and disease and the challenges ahead.
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April 24, 2025 at 12:36 PM
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We’re excited to see our Associate Director of Science, Jennifer Man, featured in eu1.hubs.ly/H0jbwQ90 sharing her perspective on the ethical responsibilities around genomic data consent.
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#Genomics #Bioethics #DataEthics
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April 10, 2025 at 3:39 PM
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As part of our 10th-anniversary series, our Chief People Officer, Linda Dunbar-Bassett, shares valuable insights from her decade of leadership.👇
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10 Lessons in 10 Years: A Leadership Journey
Linda Dunbar-Bassett, Chief People Officer at UK Biocentre, reflects on the personal and professional lessons that have shaped her journey.
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April 8, 2025 at 12:59 PM
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Continuing our series celebrating the lessons learned over the past decade, we hear from Matt Bellis, Commercial Finance Director at UK Biocentre.👇
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10 Lessons in 10 Years: While numbers are important, they only tell part of the story
Matt Bellis, Commercial Finance Director, shares the most important lesson he's learned in the last decade.
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March 21, 2025 at 10:40 AM
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Next in our celebratory series, sharing her most valuable lesson from the past decade, is Natalie Forkin, Marketing Director at UK Biocentre.👇
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10 Lessons in 10 Years: The power of effective communication
Natalie Forking, Marketing Director at UK Biocentre, shares the most important lessons she's learned over the last decade.
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March 14, 2025 at 10:37 AM
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We bring you another lesson from our Senior Management Team. This time from Sam Willett, our Director of Operations👇
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10 Lessons in 10 Years: Tailor your approach and be consistent
Sam Willet, Director of Operations at UK Biocentre, shares the most important lesson he's learned in the last 10 years.
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March 7, 2025 at 10:03 AM
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As part of our 10th-anniversary series, we’re featuring insights from our Associate Director of Science, Jennifer Man. She reflects on one of the most valuable lessons she’s learned over the years.👇
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10 Lessons in 10 Years: Be kind to yourself
Jennifer Man, the Associate Director of Science at UK Biocentre, reflects on the most important lesson she has learned over the past 10 years.
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February 28, 2025 at 11:32 AM
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❄️ Is Your Cold Storage Holding You Back? ❄️
At Lab Innovations 2024, our CEO Tony Cox OBE delivered a talk on a critical issue facing labs today: the challenges of traditional -80°C freezers.
📽️ Watch here 👉https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6SEG1To8eI4
February 25, 2025 at 1:52 PM
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As we continue our 10th-anniversary series, we’re excited to share a piece from our Head of Lab Development, Stewart McCulloch, on the most important lesson he has learned over the years.👉https://www.ukbiocentre.com/blog/10-lessons-in-10-years-the-power-of-resilience-and-the-necessity-of-planning
February 21, 2025 at 11:40 AM
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We’re excited to be back at Lab Innovations this year! But first, here’s a look back at Lab Innovations 2024. Our stand was buzzing as we connected with visitors, showcased our sample solutions & added some Halloween fun! 🎃
🎥👉https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dSNfF-Y-mV0
February 18, 2025 at 10:07 AM
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The next member of our Senior Management Team to share the key lessons she's learned over the past decade is our Quality Manager, Marianna Mikus 👇
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10 Lessons in 10 Years: Quality isn't a task - it's a mindset
Director of Informatics at UK Biocentre, Jim Stalker, shares the most important lessons he's learned in the last 10 years.
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February 14, 2025 at 10:59 AM
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Our CEO, Dr Tony Cox, OBE, speaks to Technology Networks about integrating Azenta Life Sciences' BioArc™ Ultra™ and how automation is transforming biobanking. 🔗 Read the full interview 👇https://www.technologynetworks.com/tn/blog/automating-the-future-of-biobanking-395964

#Biobanking #Innovation.
February 10, 2025 at 12:47 PM
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Continuing our series on lessons from the last decade, our Director of Informatics, Jim Stalker, shares his most important insight so far.
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10 Lessons in 10 Years: Trust the data, not your gut
Director of Informatics at UK Biocentre, Jim Stalker, shares the most important lessons he's learned in the last 10 years.
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February 7, 2025 at 10:11 AM
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As we celebrate a decade of UK Biocentre, we reflect on the invaluable lessons we've learned along the way. Join our Senior Management Team as they share their insights and experiences from the past ten years. Here's the first - Head of Project Office, Gemma John.
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10 Lessons in 10 Years: Embracing Flexibility and Team Collaboration
Gemma John, Head of Project Office at UK Biocentre shares a lesson she has learned in the past 10 years.
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January 31, 2025 at 10:04 AM
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🎉 Celebrating 10 Years of UK Biocentre! 🎉
Today, we mark a decade since opening our facility in Milton Keynes. From processing 32M+ COVID-19 samples to enabling projects like Our Future Health, we’ve been at the forefront of science.
Here’s to 10 incredible years and many more to come! 🥳
January 28, 2025 at 5:31 PM
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📢 Big news! We have partnered with Azenta Life Sciences to install the state-of-the-art BioArc™ Ultra™ Automated Storage System at our MK facility.
This cutting-edge tech supports 16M+ samples, drives sustainable innovation, and powers large-scale research projects! Launching 2026!
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January 24, 2025 at 2:38 PM
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Imagine a technology that essentially pauses time preserving biological samples in a state of suspended animation. At -196°C, liquid nitrogen cryo-storage does just that, halting almost all cellular activity to ensure long-term sample integrity.
Learn more 👉 www.ukbiocentre.com/solutions/st...
January 20, 2025 at 11:44 AM
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At UK Biocentre, we understand how critical the safety of biosamples is, which is why we offer a door-to-door sample courier service. Let us deliver your science! Find out more at the link below 👇
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December 3, 2024 at 10:40 AM
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🔬 Protecting the Integrity of Biosamples: A Critical Element in Research🔬
We’re excited to share the second video in our series with Royal Society of Biology and Content With Purpose, featuring our CEO, Dr Tony Cox OBE.

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UK Biocentre - Critical planning for long-term sample storage
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November 21, 2024 at 2:00 PM
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We are delighted to share our story contributing to #BiologyForABetterTomorrow, as part of a digital series with Royal Society of Biology and Content With Purpose
Find out more about our work in large scale research studies and our end-to-end sample processing ⬇️
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UK Biocentre - Large scale research for life-changing results
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November 19, 2024 at 2:08 PM