OUTSOURCE YOUR VIRUS RESEARCH 

We are a UK-based team of scientists working from state-of-the-art CL2 & CL3 facilities in South East England

A New Way

Accelerate your virus research by outsourcing to the world’s best

We are Virology Research Services (VRS), a consultancy and experimental service provider specializing in virus research. We can help overcome the challenges of virology research, from drug screening to testing antiviral products.

This translates into faster discoveries, higher impact, and robust data that moves your project forward. Whether you are working on a new target, drug, or antiviral material, we have the resources and expertise to take your research further.

Virus Research

We combine world-leading expertise, instruments, and technologies to help deliver drug and vaccine discoveries.

Antiviral Testing

We test the antiviral activity of surfaces, textiles, and disinfectants for industry.

3D models

Explore cutting-edge research with our ALI cell culture services

Unlock the potential of primary human bronchial epithelial cells (HBECs) through our state-of-the-art Air-Liquid Interface (ALI) cell culture services.

The use of Air-Liquid Interface Cell Culture (ALI) with primary human bronchial epithelial cells (HBECs) enables researchers to create 3D human airway cell models that mimic the epithelial lining of the respiratory tract and can be used to gain valuable insights into how the respiratory epithelium functions and responds to pathogens.

ALI cell model

TEM image of in vitro ALI-cultured cilia in transverse section, showing a “9 + 2” microtubular arrangement. ALI culture by VRS, microscopy by Dr Andrew Rogers

An introduction to Virology Research Services …

Testimonials

Very happy. The group was responsive to feedback and helpful in adjusting protocols during a difficult time.

Graham W.

Research Scientist, Eli Lilly

VRS is one of about ten subcontractors that we have used. We have found them to be reliable, flexible, intelligent, responsive, communicative and to produce excellent data.

Peter Laing

CEO, Excivion Ltd

It was an absolute pleasure working with the team at VRS. We had a rather unusual request that had extremely limited timelines. The team was able to set up the assay to our needs and delivered results within the specified time.

Christian V.

Clinical Science Leader Infectious Diseases, Roche Diagnostic Solutions

Excellent, always

Richard Angell

Head UCL Drug Discovery Group, Translational Research Office

Excellent ; very professional approach & reporting

Gareth Humphres

The Native Antigen Company (LGC Group)

Excellent service – in fact often going far beyond what was asked in order to obtain and validate results. Very flexible in fitting in my work to get results in time for a tight deadline. I highly recommend this company.

Dr Gillian Tomlinson

MRC Clinician Scientist

VRS always provide reliable time schedule for testing. Results are summarized in a high-quality report format at the end of each testing. We especially appreciate the quick response to any questions. Overall, VRS is a great lab supporting customers in every case! They are also willing to do other testing methods unrelated to viruses.

Anja

Application Manager, Sanitized AG

Quick, high quality work, detailed and useful report, fexible

Tamas

CycloLabs

Bespoke Research Services

Combining state-of-the-art facilities with virology and cell biology expertise, we can advance your research

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