Biocentre
UK Biocentre is a leader in sample management, storage, and bioprocessing, supporting large-scale biomedical, pharmaceutical, and clinical research. Established in 2011 as the service arm of UK Biobank, it offers end-to-end solutions including sample collection, processing, analysis, and long-term storage, with a focus on quality, innovation, and supporting scientific advancements.
Industries
Nr. of Employees
small (1-50)
Biocentre
Stockport, Stockport, United Kingdom, Europe
Services
High-throughput, automated processing workflows for biological samples at scale, supporting multi-shift operations.
Temperature-controlled storage options including fully automated -80°C stores, manual -80°C freezers and -196°C liquid nitrogen storage with stated multi-site capacity.
Automated extraction of nucleic acids from a variety of human liquid biopsy sample types and input volumes.
Fully automated quantification and normalisation systems for DNA and RNA to prepare samples for downstream analysis.
On-site partner-operated genotyping services to complete the sample-to-data workflow without external translocation.
Organisation of sample transport through an internal courier or a network of specialised sample transport partners, with cold-chain management.
High-throughput, automated processing workflows for biological samples at scale, supporting multi-shift operations.
Temperature-controlled storage options including fully automated -80°C stores, manual -80°C freezers and -196°C liquid nitrogen storage with stated multi-site capacity.
Automated extraction of nucleic acids from a variety of human liquid biopsy sample types and input volumes.
Fully automated quantification and normalisation systems for DNA and RNA to prepare samples for downstream analysis.
On-site partner-operated genotyping services to complete the sample-to-data workflow without external translocation.
Organisation of sample transport through an internal courier or a network of specialised sample transport partners, with cold-chain management.
Expertise Areas
- Biobanking and sample management
- High-throughput sample processing
- Nucleic acid extraction and molecular sample preparation
- Automated DNA/RNA quantification and normalisation
Key Technologies
- Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)
- Automated cryogenic storage systems (-80°C and liquid nitrogen)
- Automated liquid-handling and robotic sample processing
- High-throughput nucleic acid extraction
News & Updates
GRAIL Galleri Project completed
The GRAIL Galleri Project was completed in July 2024.
UK Biocentre received accreditation by Investors In People
In August 2023, UK Biocentre received accreditation by Investors In People.
UK Biocentre maintains ISO 15189 accreditation
Following a surveillance audit in March 2023, UK Biocentre maintains ISO 15189 accreditation.
UK Biocentre takes on UK's largest health research programme
In April 2022, UK Biocentre began supporting Our Future Health, the UK's largest health research programme.
UK Biocentre processes 31.7 million COVID-19 samples in 2022/23
In March 2022, UK Biocentre processed 31.7 million COVID-19 samples.
UK Biocentre processes 70,000 samples for BioResource
In December 2021, UK Biocentre processed 70,000 samples for BioResource.
GRAIL Galleri Project completed
The GRAIL Galleri Project was completed in July 2024.
UK Biocentre received accreditation by Investors In People
In August 2023, UK Biocentre received accreditation by Investors In People.
UK Biocentre maintains ISO 15189 accreditation
Following a surveillance audit in March 2023, UK Biocentre maintains ISO 15189 accreditation.
UK Biocentre takes on UK's largest health research programme
In April 2022, UK Biocentre began supporting Our Future Health, the UK's largest health research programme.
UK Biocentre processes 31.7 million COVID-19 samples in 2022/23
In March 2022, UK Biocentre processed 31.7 million COVID-19 samples.
UK Biocentre processes 70,000 samples for BioResource
In December 2021, UK Biocentre processed 70,000 samples for BioResource.