The National Collection of Pathogenic Viruses is this year celebrating 25 years supporting scientific research. Pathology in Practice looks at its role in virology research and global outbreak preparedness.
Established in 2000, the National Collection of Pathogenic Viruses (NCPV) has played a pivotal role in virology research and global outbreak preparedness. NCPV was formed with support from the Wellcome Trust to address the lack of a dedicated national repository for pathogenic viruses in the UK. Over the past 25 years, NCPV has grown into an internationally recognised collection which supports scientific and academic research in the UK and abroad.
Origins and purpose
The establishment of NCPV was a strategic response to the United Kingdom’s need for a well-curated, secure, and accessible virus collection. From the outset, the remit has been clear: to preserve, authenticate and supply high-quality, well-characterised pathogenic viruses and associated materials to the scientific and research community.
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