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A research and development enterprise with long experience in delivering biotechnology-related services to the multinational corporation of which it is a part also offers those services to outside companies. Providing a single contact for a range of complementary services, the Smith & Nephew Technical Services Group (York, UK; www.smith-nephew.com/uk/tsg) can perform physical, chemical, or biological testing or offer a complete solution based on its core competencies in analysis and complex problem solving, product and technology development, technical and business consultation, analytical method development, and project management and quality assurance. The group’s areas of expertise include cell and molecular biology, microscopy and advanced imaging, flow cytometry, spectroscopy and chromatography, genomics, protein production, proteomics, and mathematical modelling and bioinformatics. It operates R&D facilities focused on biomaterials, cell therapies, tissue engineering, actives and growth factors, and biopharmaceutical support technologies.
The service range comprises the testing of medical devices, biomaterials, and biologics in surroundings certified to ISO 9001. Full confidentiality is assured. To extend its capabilities, the group has entered into a collaboration with the University of York technology faculty that gives clients access to academic expertise and facilities as well as industry-standard project management and QA.
