Michigan State University has joined more than 30 public and private institutions to accelerate biological material distribution to a global research community.
The Biomaterial Contributor Network is being coordinated by ATCC, a global biological materials resource and standards organization. As part of the network, the institutions will be able to share materials with the research community, including cell lines, molecular genomics tools, microorganisms and bioproducts.
Many participants may receive a share of the revenue from the sale and licensing of materials developed at their institutions.
For more information about ATCC, the network and its members, visit www.atcc.org/bcn. For details on MSU’s efforts, please contact Amber Shinn at the MSU Innovation Center, (517) 884-0718, shinnamb@msu.edu.