What We Do

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We provide scientists with the biomaterials, services, and standards that move their research forward

High-quality biomaterials and services promote scientific breakthroughs

We offer the scientific community credible biological products, advanced model systems, and high-quality services that support complex research in a variety of innovative applications resulting in incredible achievements in basic science, drug discovery, translational medicine, and public health.

To support life science research into the future, we’re expanding into markets with growing needs, launching comprehensive products and services for biological materials, continuing to partner in the fight against global disease, and enabling the creation of new technologies.

What we offer

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Credible Collections

The ATCC collection of cell and microbial reference materials remain at the heart of incredible breakthroughs in scientific exploration.

Services

Partner with the global biological resource leader for your cell bank production and cell authentication needs.

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Federal Solutions

ATCC provides federal agencies with curated, high-quality biomaterials and resources, laboratory services, and repository operations.

Better Models

ATCC is committed to bringing relevant biological models to researchers at the forefront of extraordinary innovation and scientific progress.

Quality Standards

Your research depends on protocols and tools you can trust. ATCC is a leader in biological and published laboratory standards.

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Reference-quality Data

Discover how credible data paired with authenticated biomaterials can inspire confidence in your research.

How we participate in life science research

We actively partner with scientists in research studies targeting some of the world’s greatest global threats. One of note has been a National Institutes of Health study focused on containing the Zika virus crisis. Watch our video to learn more about the study, itself, and our role in collecting, authenticating, and distributing the viral strains used in the study.