Glasgow Biomedicine benefits from the close proximity and access to the expertise of Vascular Biochemistry Group, which has an international reputation in the field of lipid and lipoprotein metabolism. In conjunction with the NHS Department of Clinical Biochemistry at GRI, the Group is recognised as the:

• Scottish Regional Laboratory for the Supra Assay Regional Service (SAS) for cardiovascular biomarkers (CPA accredited)
• Centre for Disease Control (CDC) UK Laboratory for the Lipid Standardisation Programme
• UK CDC Reference Laboratory for cholesterol and HDL cholesterol measurements.

Glasgow Tissue BioRepository

The Glasgow Tissue BioRepository plays an essential role in the future translation of research for the benefit of patients. Close association with the NHS, has enabled us to develop a generic system of patient consent for the use of surplus tissue for research, ensuring efficient access to tissue samples.