PARTNERS

OET works closely with the Oxford Brookes University Insect Virus Research Group (IVRG) within the School of Biological & Molecular Sciences. The IVRG is co-located with OET in a purpose built suite of modern laboratories which are well equipped for many aspects of molecular biology and virology. The group also has access to all School facilities including a state-of-the-art microscopy suite for confocal and electron microscopy.

The IVRG is funded by a number of external sources, including:

• BBSRC grants and studentships
• NERC grants and studentships
• Wellcome Trust fellowships and studentships
• The Royal Society
• European Union
• Oxford Brookes University
• Oxford Expression Technologies

We also have a close partnership with the European Collection of Cell Cultures. ECACC is a provider of high quality cell cultures and associated services to industry and the academic research community. In partnership with ECACC, we can offer a combined baculovirus expression service supporting scaled up production. ECACC's Bioprocessing Group specialises in developing scaled up animal cell culture processes. ECACC's expertise in scaling up to volume production compliments OET's leading position in baculovirus expression techniques. Together, ECACC and OET can offer a complete service with the capability to produce recombinant protein in quantities from 1L to multiples of 100L.

OET also collaborates with a number of major public bodies, including:

• NERC Institute of Virology & Environmental Microbiology, Oxford
• Public Health Laboratory, John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford