Vienna BioCenter

Vienna BioCenter Core Facilities (VBCF) is a research service provider in Vienna, Austria, supporting life science research at academic institutions and biotechnology companies. It gives researchers access to advanced equipment, specialized expertise and scientific services, from selecting suitable methods and implementing technologies to conducting experiments and analyzing data. Its team of more than 80 trained scientists and technicians combines broad experience with a commitment to scientific excellence, integrity, innovation and responsive customer support.

VBCF’s services span key areas of life science, including bio-optics, electron microscopy, histology, metabolomics, next-generation sequencing, plant sciences, preclinical phenotyping, protein technologies, proteomics and model organisms through the Vienna Drosophila Resource Center. The organization also provides computational biology training and operates auxiliary units supporting the research community. VBCF does not pursue its own research agenda; instead, it develops and delivers services that help researchers carry out their work and advance discoveries.

Its portfolio is continually developed to meet customer needs, with a focus on rigorous, transparent and cost-effective support and equal access to research infrastructure