Files relating to the formation of Roslin Diagen Ltd, 1994-1996
Scope and Contents
Contains papers relating to the formation of Roslin Diagen and its takeover of the Cattle Blood Typing Service (CBTS) and the employment of a consultant to write a business plan for the commercialisation of the service.
Dates
- Creation: 1994-1996
Creator
- From the Sub-Fonds: Roslin Institute (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
Some material is restricted and cannot be produced.
Biographical / Historical
Roslin Diagen Ltd was established in 1996 to take over Roslin Institute's Cattle Blood Typing Service (CBTS) and to turn it into a viable concern. The company went on to carry out DNA genotyping in other farm animals as well as dogs, birds and humans and to research genetic markers relevant to animal breeding. Roslin Institute held a minority shareholding and received income from major intellectual property licenses.
Full Extent
3 Files
Language of Materials
From the Sub-Fonds: English
Subject
- Rosgen Ltd (technology transfer company) (Organization)
Repository Details
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