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.
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
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Testimonials
Very happy. The group was responsive to feedback and helpful in adjusting protocols during a difficult time.
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.
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.
Excellent, always
Excellent ; very professional approach & reporting
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.
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.
Quick, high quality work, detailed and useful report, fexible
Bespoke Research Services
Combining state-of-the-art facilities with virology and cell biology expertise, we can advance your research
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The VRS Blog
Learn more about our assays and the latest in virology.
Membrane Mysteries: How Viruses Navigate Cell Entry
In our previous exploration of viral architecture, we examined how the capsid’s elegant structure protects viral genomes – the apparatus in which a virus stores and protects its genetic material. We discussed how viruses are not capable of replicating this genetic...
2024-2025 WHO-Recommended Influenza Strains: Now Available at VRS
New season, new challenges. As the influenza landscape evolves each season, researchers face the ongoing challenge of staying current with emerging viral variants. VRS is pleased to announce the availability of the 2024-2025 WHO-recommended influenza vaccine strains,...
The mathematics of qRT-PCR in virology
Virologists spend an awful lot of time counting virus particles, in all sorts of ways, and for many sorts of reasons. But ‘not all that glitters is infectious’, when we’re counting virus particles. In the previous article, we focused on quantifying active viruses –...