Services Centres
Cell Culture and Genotyping -
IBMC - Institute for Molecular and Cell Biology
Cooperates with researchers to improve cell culture conditions, genotyping, gene expression techniques and offers technical assistance to researchers. Offers individual fully equipped and monitored rooms for cell culture, mycoplasma tests and a monitored N2 reservoir for cell storage. Facilitates the implementation of genotyping and gene expression technology including expert consultation and training, by providing equipment for gene expression analysis; automated DNA and RNA extraction; quantif
Cooperates with researchers to improve cell culture conditions, genotyping, gene expression techniques and offers technical assistance to researchers. Offers individual fully equipped and monitored rooms for cell culture, mycoplasma tests and a monitored N2 reservoir for cell storage. Facilitates the implementation of genotyping and gene expression technology including expert consultation and training, by providing equipment for gene expression analysis; automated DNA and RNA extraction; quantif
Animal Cell Technology Unit -
iBET - Instituto de Biologia Experimental e Tecnológica
Specialized human resources covering all relevant scientific areas in biologics development. Top level competences in cell culture, bioprocess development, downstream processing, assay development and validation.
Specialized human resources covering all relevant scientific areas in biologics development. Top level competences in cell culture, bioprocess development, downstream processing, assay development and validation.
Assay Development Unit -
BIOALVO SA
BIOALVO developed a proprietary bioactive discovery technology based on the use of yeast as a model organism–Global Platform Screening for Drug Discovery (GPS D2). This technology is extremely flexible and customizable. Depending on the desired activity, new assays can be developed for the identification of new ingredients/molecules with proven potency and safety.BIOALVO has already implemented assays for a wide range of markets, such as cosmetic, pharmaceutical, nutrition and household products
BIOALVO developed a proprietary bioactive discovery technology based on the use of yeast as a model organism–Global Platform Screening for Drug Discovery (GPS D2). This technology is extremely flexible and customizable. Depending on the desired activity, new assays can be developed for the identification of new ingredients/molecules with proven potency and safety.BIOALVO has already implemented assays for a wide range of markets, such as cosmetic, pharmaceutical, nutrition and household products
Biosafety Level 3 Unit of Specialized Services (BSL3 USS) -
Life and Health Science Research Institute (ICVS)
The BSL3 USS is composed by a Biosafety Committee and Biosaftey Coordinators to assure that the European and International guidelines of biosafety and biosecurity are fulfilled. The BSL3 USS also provides education, training, and guidance for researchers. The BSL3 USS allows in vitro and in vivo experimentation involving biosafety level 3 pathogens. The BSL3 USS is fully equipped with tissue culture rooms and animal experimentation rooms for mice and guinea pigs.
The BSL3 USS is composed by a Biosafety Committee and Biosaftey Coordinators to assure that the European and International guidelines of biosafety and biosecurity are fulfilled. The BSL3 USS also provides education, training, and guidance for researchers. The BSL3 USS allows in vitro and in vivo experimentation involving biosafety level 3 pathogens. The BSL3 USS is fully equipped with tissue culture rooms and animal experimentation rooms for mice and guinea pigs.
ICVS Cell Culture Services (ICVS-CCS) -
Life and Health Science Research Institute (ICVS)
ICVS Cell Culture Services (ICVS-CCS) provides a range of services related with cell culture, including Bio-banking, Cell Assays and Consulting.
ICVS Cell Culture Services (ICVS-CCS) provides a range of services related with cell culture, including Bio-banking, Cell Assays and Consulting.
Stem Cell Bioengineering and Regenerative Medicine Laboratory -
Institute for Biotechnology and Bioengineering at Instituto Superior Técnico
R&D activities at the Stem Cell Bioengineering and Regenerative Medicine Laboratory (Tagus Park IST Campus) are focused on the development of bioprocesses to cultivate and purify stem cells and their derivatives at a manufacturing scale. Both human adult and pluripotent (embryonic and reprogrammed cells) stem cells are used as models systems specially targeting their application in Regenerative Medicine settings and toxicology/pharmacological testing, respectively.
R&D activities at the Stem Cell Bioengineering and Regenerative Medicine Laboratory (Tagus Park IST Campus) are focused on the development of bioprocesses to cultivate and purify stem cells and their derivatives at a manufacturing scale. Both human adult and pluripotent (embryonic and reprogrammed cells) stem cells are used as models systems specially targeting their application in Regenerative Medicine settings and toxicology/pharmacological testing, respectively.
Cell Biology -
BIOCANT - Biotechnology Innovation Center
The Cell Culture facility is specialized in cell culture in general, isolation of stem cells from the umbilical cord, cell viability assays and cellular characterization. It is mainly focused on running R&D projects in collaboration with research institutions and biotech companies. We also provide a Multiplex Serology Service specialized in the quantification of biomarkers, especially proteins in tissues and fluids.
The Cell Culture facility is specialized in cell culture in general, isolation of stem cells from the umbilical cord, cell viability assays and cellular characterization. It is mainly focused on running R&D projects in collaboration with research institutions and biotech companies. We also provide a Multiplex Serology Service specialized in the quantification of biomarkers, especially proteins in tissues and fluids.
GMP Manufacturing - Cells and Cell based Products -
Stemmatters, Biotecnologia e Medicina Regenerativa SA
Stemmatters provides cGMP services regarding tissue processing, manufacturing and banking (cells and cell based products).The facility comprises 250 m2 of qualified controlled environment rooms (CERs) and material pass-boxes. Our quality management system ensures that our products are consistently produced and controlled according to strict quality standards (EU-GMP Guide/ICH Q7 and ISO 9001:2008).We work with specialized distribution networks to assure high quality according to GMP guidelines.
Stemmatters provides cGMP services regarding tissue processing, manufacturing and banking (cells and cell based products).The facility comprises 250 m2 of qualified controlled environment rooms (CERs) and material pass-boxes. Our quality management system ensures that our products are consistently produced and controlled according to strict quality standards (EU-GMP Guide/ICH Q7 and ISO 9001:2008).We work with specialized distribution networks to assure high quality according to GMP guidelines.
Biosafety Level 3 Security -
iMed.ULisboa/ FFULisboa Research Institute for Medicines/ Faculdade de Farmácia, Universidade de Lisboa
This facility is specifically dedicated to research involving biological pathogens of level 3. It was designed to minimize the risk of personnel and environmental exposure to potential hazardous agents according to European and Portuguese legislation.
This facility is specifically dedicated to research involving biological pathogens of level 3. It was designed to minimize the risk of personnel and environmental exposure to potential hazardous agents according to European and Portuguese legislation.
Cell Function -
iMed.ULisboa/ FFULisboa Research Institute for Medicines/ Faculdade de Farmácia, Universidade de Lisboa
The facility is tailored for biological evaluation of cell function, routinely determining cytotoxic and cytoprotective activities of synthetic and natural compounds, in multiple cell models, including immortalized and primary cultures and stem cells, with implemented capability of cell function assays up to 96 and 384-well format.
The facility is tailored for biological evaluation of cell function, routinely determining cytotoxic and cytoprotective activities of synthetic and natural compounds, in multiple cell models, including immortalized and primary cultures and stem cells, with implemented capability of cell function assays up to 96 and 384-well format.
Rodon Biologics -
Rodon Biologics
Rodon Biologics is a service provider company with more than 15 years experience in protein recombinant production andprocess development. Rodon is a spin-off of Biotecnol, a company operating in Portugal since 1996 dedicated to biological development. Rodon services include: protein production, analytical characterization, cell-based assays, cell line and process development. Rodon is customer-centric and guarantees that the projects are executed under a quality system.
Rodon Biologics is a service provider company with more than 15 years experience in protein recombinant production andprocess development. Rodon is a spin-off of Biotecnol, a company operating in Portugal since 1996 dedicated to biological development. Rodon services include: protein production, analytical characterization, cell-based assays, cell line and process development. Rodon is customer-centric and guarantees that the projects are executed under a quality system.
