Celebrating Howard Florey. NCTC 6571, the “Oxford Staph,” used in the penicillin trials, was given by Florey to Fleming and remains one of the most widely used S. aureus control strains. Read more: https://bit.ly/4iT7DEi #NCTC #CultureCollections #UKHSA

New Type Strain added to NCTC NCTC 14480: Chordicoccus furentiruminis, gen. nov., sp. nov., is a novel succinic acid producing bacterium isolated from a steer on a high grain diet. Access online: https://bit.ly/4as4bOw #NCTC #UKHSA

New Type Strain added to NCTC NCTC 14479: Ruminococcus bovis sp. nov., is a novel species of amylolytic Ruminococcus isolated from the rumen of a dairy cow. Access online: https://bit.ly/4aaxBl9 #NCTC #UKHSA

Ulster University’s human and rat islet hybrid cell lines are now available through ECACC—supporting new advances in islet biology and diabetes research. Explore the collection: https://bit.ly/3Mzag3F @ulsteruni.bsky.social #UlsterUniversity #ECACC #Research #DiabetesResearch

Celebrating Theodore Escherich’s legacy. NCTC 86, his original E. coli strain, still underpins modern microbiology and public health over a century later. Read more: https://bit.ly/4iT7DEi #NCTC #CultureCollections #UKHSA

Access human islet cell lines (1.2B4, 1.4E7) and rat BRIN beta‑cell models from Ulster University via ECACC. Reliable, well‑characterised tools for diabetes research. Explore the collection: https://bit.ly/43nt0Ze @ulsteruni.bsky.social #UlsterUniversity #ECACC #Research #DiabetesResearch

Access Ulster University’s human and rat islet hybrid cell lines via ECACC. These renewable islet models reduce dependence on limited donor tissue and support diabetes research. Explore the collection:https://bit.ly/43nt0Ze @ulsteruni.bsky.social #UlsterUniversity #ECACC #Research #DiabetesResearch

Ulster University has released human and rat islet hybrid cell lines via ECACC, supporting islet biology and diabetes research. Explore the collection: https://www.culturecollections.org.uk/ulsteruniversity @ulsteruni.bsky.social #UlsterUniversity #ECACC #DiabetesResearch

UK SMI update: We’ve made point changes to UK SMI B 4 (superficial mouth samples) — check the amendment table on page 4. Please review the website terms before accessing: https://bit.ly/3MfPo17 Questions? Contact the Standards Unit. #UKSMI #UKHSA #NCTC #CultureCollections

Ulster University’s human and rat islet cell lines are available through ECACC. These hybrid lines support islet biology and diabetes research. Explore the Ulster portfolio: https://www.culturecollections.org.uk/ulsteruniversity @ulsteruni.bsky.social #ECACC #UKHSA #Research #DiabetesResearch

UK SMI update: We’ve made point changes to UK SMI V 30 (rash exposure in pregnancy) — see the amendment table on page 4. Please read the website terms before accessing: https://bit.ly/4t60oyz For questions, contact the Standards Unit. #UKSMI #UKHSA #NCPV #CultureCollections

Ulster University offers human and rat islet cell lines via ECACC for drug screening and functional assays—ideal for testing compounds that affect insulin secretion. Explore the Ulster portfolio: https://bit.ly/43nt0Ze @ulsteruni.bsky.social #UlsterUniversity #ECACC #Research #DiabetesResearch

UK SMI update: Point changes have been made to UK SMI S 7 (gastroenteritis). See the amendment table on page 4 for details. Please read the website terms before accessing: https://bit.ly/49MFY6i Queries → Standards Unit. #UKSMI #UKHSA #NCTC #NCPV #CultureCollections

Access human‑derived 1.2B4 and 1.4E7 cell lines for translational diabetes research, plus rat‑derived BRIN beta‑cell models from Ulster University via ECACC. Explore the collection: https://bit.ly/43nt0Ze @ulsteruni.bsky.social #ECACC #Research #DiabetesResearch #UKHSA

Ulster University has released human and rat islet hybrid cell lines through ECACC. These lines support islet biology and diabetes research. Explore the collection: https://bit.ly/3Z2aX8c @ulsteruni.bsky.social #UlsterUniversity #ECACC #Research #DiabetesResearch

Happy International Day of Education. ECACC supports the next generation of scientists through hands on cell culture training that builds skills, confidence, and scientific standards. Find out more: https://bit.ly/3LMp52q #InternationalDayofEducation #ECACC #CultureCollections

Marking the International Day of Education, ECACC continues to equip future scientists with practical cell‑culture training that strengthens technical ability, confidence, and scientific quality. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3LMp52q #InternationalDayofEducation #ECACC #UKHSA

CHSE-E: mEGFP-expressing Chinook Salmon cell line, G418-resistant, pleomorphic, and virus-susceptible—ideal for aquatic virology studies. Learn more: https://www.culturecollections.org.uk/nop/product/chse-e #ECACC #CultureCollections

Welcome to 2026! Culture Collections continues to support global research with trusted biological resources. Here’s to another year of innovation and collaboration. https://www.culturecollections.org.uk/ #CultureCollections #ECACC #NCTC #NCPV #NCPF #UKHSA

Holiday Service & Dispatch Update: All Culture Collections dispatches will restart on Monday, 5 January 2026. Full details: https://bit.ly/4j6Pvbg #CultureCollections #ECACC #NCTC #NCPV #NCPF #UKHSA

DLKP-A10: Highly resistant lung SCC variant. Overexpresses P-gp efflux pump (mdr-1), cutting intracellular drug levels & driving multidrug resistance. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4jby7lJ #ECACC #CultureCollections

Read about how NCPV’s viral deposits help shape future research. We aim to maintain a broad range of viruses of current and historical importance and actively encourage deposits from scientists worldwide. Learn more https://bit.ly/4j6Pvbg #Newsletter #CultureCollections #UKHSA

DLKP-A: 300× Adriamycin-resistant lung SCC variant. Cross-resistance to VP-16, VM-26, vincristine & cis-platin. Proteomics reveal DNA repair (RPA2), ROS detox (ALDH), apoptosis evasion. Learn more: https://www.culturecollections.org.uk/nop/product/dlkp-a #ECACC #CultureCollections

NCTC scientists published four key papers in 2025—two on microbial taxonomy (IJSEM), one detailing 101 new strains (Access Microbiology), and a genomic study of the historic Murray Collection. Read more: https://bit.ly/4soLLGy #Newsletter #NCTC #CultureCollections #UKHSA

DLKP-SQ (Cat no. 20082604): A clonal derivative of DLKP from lung carcinoma metastasis. Expresses PGP 9.5 & NSE, lacks cytokeratin & neuroendocrine markers—ideal for variant SCC research. https://bit.ly/45ldPjU #ECACC #CultureCollections #UKHSA

ECACC added 11 new cell lines in 2025, including drug-resistant variants, clonal populations, and completely new models to support advanced research. Read more: https://bit.ly/45mpEGB #Newsletter #CultureCollections #UKHSA

Join our team today, we have a job vacancy for an NCTC Operational Lead at UKHSA. This role is central to bacteriology, overseeing one of the world’s most trusted collections of bacterial strains. Apply for this vacancy today: https://bit.ly/44f5RbO #UKHSA #Vacancy #NCTC

NCPV marks 25 years of advancing virology research and outbreak preparedness. Explore the timeline of key achievements that shaped this internationally recognised collection. Read more: https://bit.ly/4pM8Wsr #Newsletter #NCPV #CultureCollections #UKHSA

Check out our Service and Dispatch update for the holidays. Dispatches for all collections resume Monday, 5 January 2026. Learn more: https://www.culturecollections.org.uk/culture-collection-news/new-dispatch-and-service-update/ #CultureCollections #ECACC #NCTC #NCPV #NCPF #UKHSA

Don’t miss our December Culture Collections Newsletter: NCTC publications, 25 years of NCPV, and new products added to our collections. Read here: https://news.culturecollections.org.uk/GMQ-93OV3-32/sv.aspx #Newsletter #CultureCollections #UKHSA

We have a job vacancy for an NCTC Operational Lead at UKHSA. This role is central to bacteriology, overseeing one of the world’s most trusted collections of bacterial strains. Learn more about this opportunity and apply today: https://bit.ly/44f5RbO #UKHSA #Vacancy #NCTC

We have a job vacancy for an NCTC Operational Lead at UKHSA. This role is central to bacteriology, overseeing one of the world’s most trusted collections of bacterial strains. Learn more about this opportunity and apply today: https://bit.ly/44f5RbO #UKHSA #Vacancy #NCTC

We have a Job vacancy for Operational Lead NCTC a cornerstone in global bacteriology. For more details on this job offer, please visit https://bit.ly/44f5RbO #UKHSA #Vacancy #CultureCollections #NCTC

Join our team today, we have a job vacancy for a Specialist Cell Culture Scientist (Virology Toolkit) at UKHSA. Discover more about this exciting opportunity and apply today: https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/v7570513 #UKHSA #Vacancy #CultureCollections #NCPV

We have a Job vacancy for a Specialist Cell Culture Scientist (Virology Toolkit) at UKHSA. For more details on this job offer, please visit https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/v7570513 #UKHSA #Vacancy #CultureCollections #NCPV

Today is World AIDS Day. At ECACC, we support HIV research by providing trusted cell lines that advance understanding of viral pathogenesis and immune response. #WorldAIDSDay #HIVResearch #ECACC #CultureCollections #UKHSA

Meet the team today at the UK NEQAS Annual Scientific Meeting for Microbiology & Parasitology in London on the 28th of November. Join us to engage with leading researchers, explore cutting-edge academic sessions, and expand your professional network. #CultureCollections #UKHSA

Explore AMR strains and N. gonorrhoea strains from NCTC https://bit.ly/48okH0K Come say hi to us at the UK NEQAS Annual Scientific Meeting for Microbiology & Parasitology in London on the 28th of November. We hope to see you there. #CultureCollections #UKHSA

Read the NCTC new accessions 2023 paper published in Access Microbiology. 101 bacterial strains, including antimicrobial resistant strains and type strains of novel microbial taxa, were made available to scientists in 2023. Find out more: https://bit.ly/4hYULgA #NCTC #UKHSA

On #WorldPneumoniaDay, we support the global fight against pneumonia. Culture Collections provides respiratory viruses like Influenza & RSV via #NCPV to advance research on lung infections. Explore our collections: https://bit.ly/488I6Eq #PneumoniaAwareness @UKHSA

On #WorldPneumoniaDay, we're proud to support Pneumonia research with pathogenic fungal strains like Aspergillus via #NCPF—helping scientists understand, prevent, & treat lung infections. Explore our collections: https://bit.ly/47MHrHy #CultureCollections #PneumoniaAwareness

Today on #WorldPneumoniaDay, we're proud to support the fight against pneumonia! At Culture Collections. Explore our products today, let's advance prevention & treatment https://bit.ly/47NVqg7 #InfectiousDiseases @UKHSA

On #RemembranceDay, we honour those who served. Private Ernest Cable died of dysentery in WWI. From his infection, Shigella flexneri NCTC 1, the first strain in NCTC, was isolated. Today, we remember him and all who gave their lives in service. #LestWeForget #WWI #NCTC1

Thrilled to share: UK SMIs featured in the latest LabMed News! Huge shoutout to our collab with Penny Cliff (ALM rep on UK SMI Bacteriology WG & STI Ref Lab at UKHSA). On p.24 we're pushing evidence-based standards to boost UK patient care & lab ops: https://bit.ly/47AAOIg

Join our team today, We have a job vacancy for a Microbiologist - NCTC6000 Project at UKHSA. Discover more about this exciting opportunity and apply today: https://bit.ly/4hHavVr #UKHSA #Vacancy #CultureCollections #NCTC

We are excited to share that UK SMIs has been featured in the recent LabMed News edition. A huge thank you to Penny Cliff and the entire team for driving this forward. showcasing advancements in patient care and lab efficiency across the UK. Read more: https://bit.ly/47AAOIg

We have a Job vacancy for a Microbiologist - NCTC6000 Project at UKHSA. For more details on this job offer, please visit https://bit.ly/4hHavVr #UKHSA #Vacancy #CultureCollections #NCTC

We have a job vacancy for a Microbiologist - NCTC6000 Project at UKHSA. Discover more about this exciting opportunity and apply today: https://bit.ly/4hHavVr #UKHSA #Vacancy #CultureCollections #NCTC

Missed Hannah McGregor's poster at #IBMSCongress2025? view it now online. "Growing a Safety Culture: Lessons from Communities of Practice" dives into NCTC's COVID-era challenges—rebuilding peer learning & safety post-social distancing. Explore: https://bit.ly/4nsi7w6 #NCTC

Tracing 100 years of antibiotic resistance: Pre-antibiotic strains from NCTC's Murray collection fuel a groundbreaking study by Wellcome Sanger, Univ of Bath, UKHSA & partners. They sequenced 40K+ plasmids from global bacterial samples across eras & 6 continents. Dive in: https://bit.ly/4311twm