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|purpose = Biological standards, medicines control and research |
| status = Government agency |
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|location = Blanche Lane, [[Ridge, Hertfordshire|Ridge]], [[Hertfordshire|Herts]], [[United Kingdom|UK]] |
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|affiliations = [[Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council|BBSRC]], [[Medical Research Council (UK)|MRC]], [[World Health Organization|WHO]], [[National Health Service|NHS]], [[Dstl]] |
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The '''National Institute for Biological Standards and Control''' ('''NIBSC''') is a |
The '''National Institute for Biological Standards and Control''' ('''NIBSC''') is a government agency that works in the field of [[biological standardisation]] and is part of the United Kingdom's [[Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency|Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA)]]. It is responsible for developing and producing over 90% of the biological international standards in use around the world.{{Citation needed|date=April 2013}} |
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The Institute is the UK's [[Official Medicines Control Laboratory]], responsible for independent regulatory testing of biological medicines within the framework of the European Union.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.nibsc.org/about_us.aspx|title = NIBSC - About us}}</ref> It is also host to the UK's [[stem cell bank]] and is a key research centre in the field of [[pandemic influenza]]. |
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==History== |
==History== |
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The NIBSC began work in May 1972. The National Biological Standards Board was formed in 1975 at the NIMR in [[Mill Hill]]. A site was selected and the new £25m building opened in 1987, although it was officially opened in 1988. It has 4,500 square metres of laboratories. NIBSC employs around 300 staff, 200 of whom are scientists. |
The NIBSC began work in May 1972. The National Biological Standards Board was formed in 1975 at the NIMR in [[Mill Hill]]. A site was selected and the new £25m building opened in 1987, although it was officially opened in 1988. It has 4,500 square metres of laboratories. NIBSC employs around 300 staff, 200 of whom are scientists.{{Citation needed|date=March 2020}} |
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In February 2008, it featured in a thirty-minute programme on [[BBC Radio 4]] in the '' |
In February 2008, it featured in a thirty-minute programme on [[BBC Radio 4]] in the ''Secret Science'' two-part series (the other programme was about the [[Health Protection Agency]]'s Centre for Emergency Preparedness and Response at [[Porton Down]]).<ref>{{Cite web|date=18 February 2008|title=Secret Science - National Institute of Biological Standards and Control|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio4/secretscience/pip/8xjt4/|access-date=2020-12-23|website=BBC}}</ref> |
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In April 2009, NIBSC became centre of the UK [[Health Protection Agency |
In April 2009, NIBSC became a centre of the UK [[Health Protection Agency]]. In April 2013, the NIBSC left that agency and was merged with the UK's [[Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency|Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA)]].<ref>{{Cite book|url=https://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/details/r/C14182874|title=National Institute for Biological Standards and Control (NIBSC) Website|date=2013|others=Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency, National Institute for Biological Standards and Control|language=en}}</ref> |
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==Functions== |
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It produces over 90% of the [[World Health Organization|WHO]]'s International Standards for substances such as antibiotics, enzymes, [[Antibody|antibodies]] and hormones, and methods such as [[blood transfusion]]s. These standards form a vital part of global health efforts and pharmaceutical research, and over 10,000 standards a month are shipped worldwide. |
It produces over 90% of the [[World Health Organization|WHO]]'s International Standards for substances such as antibiotics, enzymes, [[Antibody|antibodies]] and hormones, and methods such as [[blood transfusion]]s. These standards form a vital part of global health efforts and pharmaceutical research, and over 10,000 standards a month are shipped worldwide.{{cn|date=August 2022}} |
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It is the UK's Official Medicines Control Laboratory. |
It is the UK's Official Medicines Control Laboratory.{{Citation needed|date=March 2020}} |
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==Facilities== |
==Facilities== |
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New buildings for the |
New buildings for the UK Stem Cell Bank (which has been on the site since May 2004<ref>{{Cite web|date=20 May 2004|title=First deposit signals that the UK stem cell bank is open for business|url=https://www.timeshighereducation.com/news/first-deposit-signals-that-the-uk-stem-cell-bank-is-open-for-business/188865.article?storyCode=188865§ioncode=26|url-access=subscription|access-date=23 December 2020|website=Times Higher Education}}</ref> and was Europe's first stem cell bank) and Influenza Resource Centre were built on the site in a £12m development by [[Morgan Sindall|Morgan Ashurst]] and opened in December 2009.{{citation needed|date=May 2020}} |
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==See also== |
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*[[European Directorate for the Quality of Medicines]] |
* [[European Directorate for the Quality of Medicines & HealthCare]] |
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*[[European Medicines Agency]] |
* [[European Medicines Agency]] |
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*[[National Institute for Medical Research]] (NIMR) |
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* {{Official website}} |
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*[http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio4/secretscience/pip/8xjt4/ Radio 4 documentary on February 18, 2008] |
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*[http://www.hpa.org.uk/web/HPAweb&Page&HPAwebAutoListName/Page/1238230880016 Page at the HPA] |
* [http://www.hpa.org.uk/web/HPAweb&Page&HPAwebAutoListName/Page/1238230880016 Page at the HPA] |
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Revision as of 17:06, 19 January 2024
Abbreviation | NIBSC |
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Formation | 1972 |
Legal status | Government agency |
Purpose | Biological standards, medicines control and research |
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Region served | UK |
Membership | 300 staff (200 scientists) |
Parent organization | Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency |
Affiliations | BBSRC, MRC, WHO, NHS, Dstl |
Website | www |
The National Institute for Biological Standards and Control (NIBSC) is a government agency that works in the field of biological standardisation and is part of the United Kingdom's Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA). It is responsible for developing and producing over 90% of the biological international standards in use around the world.[citation needed]
The Institute is the UK's Official Medicines Control Laboratory, responsible for independent regulatory testing of biological medicines within the framework of the European Union.[1] It is also host to the UK's stem cell bank and is a key research centre in the field of pandemic influenza.
History
The NIBSC began work in May 1972. The National Biological Standards Board was formed in 1975 at the NIMR in Mill Hill. A site was selected and the new £25m building opened in 1987, although it was officially opened in 1988. It has 4,500 square metres of laboratories. NIBSC employs around 300 staff, 200 of whom are scientists.[citation needed]
In February 2008, it featured in a thirty-minute programme on BBC Radio 4 in the Secret Science two-part series (the other programme was about the Health Protection Agency's Centre for Emergency Preparedness and Response at Porton Down).[2]
In April 2009, NIBSC became a centre of the UK Health Protection Agency. In April 2013, the NIBSC left that agency and was merged with the UK's Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA).[3]
Functions
It produces over 90% of the WHO's International Standards for substances such as antibiotics, enzymes, antibodies and hormones, and methods such as blood transfusions. These standards form a vital part of global health efforts and pharmaceutical research, and over 10,000 standards a month are shipped worldwide.[citation needed]
It is the UK's Official Medicines Control Laboratory.[citation needed]
Facilities
New buildings for the UK Stem Cell Bank (which has been on the site since May 2004[4] and was Europe's first stem cell bank) and Influenza Resource Centre were built on the site in a £12m development by Morgan Ashurst and opened in December 2009.[citation needed]
See also
References
- ^ "NIBSC - About us".
- ^ "Secret Science - National Institute of Biological Standards and Control". BBC. 18 February 2008. Retrieved 23 December 2020.
- ^ National Institute for Biological Standards and Control (NIBSC) Website. Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency, National Institute for Biological Standards and Control. 2013.
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: CS1 maint: others (link) - ^ "First deposit signals that the UK stem cell bank is open for business". Times Higher Education. 20 May 2004. Retrieved 23 December 2020.
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- Biological research institutes in the United Kingdom
- Biotechnology organizations
- Buildings and structures in Hertfordshire
- Department of Health and Social Care
- Medical and health organisations based in the United Kingdom
- Medical research institutes in the United Kingdom
- Microbiology institutes
- National Influenza Centres
- Organisations based in Hertfordshire
- Organizations established in 1972
- Public health research institutes
- Regulators of biotechnology products
- Research institutes in Hertfordshire
- Regulators of the United Kingdom