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Microbiological Associates

Rockville, Maryland, USA

Ownership: Private
Development stage: Other

Overview

Microbiological Associates was a pioneering biotechnology service organization founded in 1947, specializing in cell culture, virology, and toxicology testing. The company played a critical role in the development of the polio vaccine and became a leading Contract Research Organization (CRO) for the pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical industries. Over several decades, it underwent various ownership changes, eventually becoming BioReliance. Today, its legacy and operations continue as part of Merck KGaA's Life Science business, providing essential safety testing and manufacturing services for biologics.

Industry: Contract Research Organization

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National Institutes of HealthNational Cancer Institute

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