Technology Transfer

MRC scientists are encouraged to exploit and disseminate their discoveries to improve quality of life and the economic competitiveness of the UK. This may be achieved, for example, by the creation of a new spin-out company or the licensing of a patent.

There have been some spectacular successes based on LMB science, including humanised monoclonal and synthetic antibodies (see Therapeutic Antibodies and the LMB for further details). Other notable contributions include the development of laser-scanning confocal microscopes and the more recent exploitation of custom-designed zinc finger proteins for gene therapy and genome engineering.

As molecular biology matures, its benefits are becoming clear. The LMB has played an important role in making these benefits tangible, and will continue to do so.

Technology Transfer Office

The Technology Transfer Office (TTO) provides assistance with contractual issues to all MRC Units and Institutes in the Cambridge region in respect of the protection and exploitation of intellectual property including collaborations, external funding applications and miscellaneous contracts. The TTO also support units in regard to Research Governance and Ethics.

Contact Information:
Technology Transfer Office,
MRC Centre,
Hills Road,
Cambridge CB2 0QH,
UK.

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Tel:+44 1223 402439
Fax:+44 1223 252957

Medical Research Council Technology: http://www.mrctechnology.org/