A COMMERCIALLY DRIVEN RESEARCH PLATFORM
VETHUB1 LABORATORIES
A £4.2m EU-backed Innovation Cluster providing Secure Facilities to study Animal and Human Pathogens. Set in the heart of the Aberystwyth University campus with access to world leading academic expertise and state of the art laboratory equipment.
A commercially driven research platform
working with industry to design innovative products.
Promoting and protecting animal and human health
by developing new diagnostics and vaccines
CL3/CL2 laboratories
Modern, state-of-the-art CL3/CL2 laboratories and office space.
“Universities have an important role to play in developing research which has an impact on the communities they serve. VetHub1 will make a valuable contribution to the rural economy and to the livestock industry here in Wales and further afield, and we are proud to be working in collaboration on this project with the Growing Mid Wales Partnership, the Wales Veterinary Science Centre and other partners.”
The Vice-Chancellor of Aberystwyth University, Professor Elizabeth Treasure
Our services
Meeting Spaces
Hire of meeting spaces within the VetHub1 complex to ease interaction with our research experts and laboratory facilities. The office hub will act as an Innovation Cluster for collaboration with between clients and VetHub1. Office and desk space will be available (both sole usage and hot desking) in addition to wifi, on-site parking and access to tea and coffee making facilities.
Containment Level 3 and 2 Laboratories
Hire of space within our Containment Level 3 or 2 laboratories; where your work will be supported by our team.
Expertise
Consultative work with any of our team of expertise in livestock diseases.
Screening Services
We aim to offer pathogen and parasite screening services to complement and enhance current veterinary support services in Wales (watch this space).
Latest News
VetHub1 identified as a Magnet Project
The Minister for International Relations and the Welsh Language, Eluned Morgan , has identified...
New Appointments at VetHub1
In March the University advertised for a long term academic lead for VetHub¹ to...
AberTB – a new platform for collaboration in the fight against Bovine TB
The Centre of Excellence for Bovine TB at Aberystwyth University opens its inaugural AberTB...
Meet the Team
Mrs Vicki Jones
Administrator
Mr Robert Darby
Senior Scientific Officer [quality assurance]
Professor Karl Hoffmann
Academic Lead
Professor Alison Kingston-Smith
Senior Responsible Officer
