At Cerba Research, we combine the deep expertise and agility of a specialist laboratory with the capacity, breadth, and global reach of a central lab.

As a central laboratory contract research organization we provide key laboratory services to biopharma, government and not-for-profit organizations, supporting clinical trials. Our global accredited laboratory network and connected logistical infrastructure covers the US, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Australia and Africa.

What makes us different?

Our customer focus which is guided by:

  • Scientific collaboration – our scientific experts are committed to have in-depth discussions with your scientists.
  • Flexibility and customization – we understand that one size does not fit all. We go the extra mile and are proud to deliver customizable solutions and personable service to you.
  • Global quality management system – our quality management system ensures consistency, transparency, and standardization globally.
  • Project management and operational delivery – dedicated project management teams, supported with logistics and a laser operational focus, enables us to deliver on your project.

From assay development & validation to delivery of protocol endpoints we can advise early on how to approach the selection and set up of your global central laboratory. Often sponsors leave laboratory considerations until later in their outsourcing process. Our experience shows that early engagement leads to rapid study start up, and better insights to shape protocol development enhancing your data endpoints.

Our Global Laboratory Network

Rotterdam & Rijswijk, The Netherlands

BSL3, Pre-clinical, Molecular Biology, Genetics/NGS, Pathology, Virology

Schaijk The Netherlands

Research & Partner labs
Pre-Processing labs
Office locations and Technical Platforms

What to expect with our central lab process

Cross-functional teams from science, logistics & sample handling, operations and project management engage early on ensuring we can secure your critical clinical endpoints.

Discover our protocol development capabilities.

Rapid study start up and creation of laboratory documents.

Ensuring the most appropriate kit design for sites and patients, with in-house kit building we have greater control over quality and volume as we can scale up when your study requires us to do so.

Discover our kit building capabilities

Working with secure logistics and courier partners to ensure the right kit is with the right site on time.

Discover our logistic excellence.

Speciality and Central Laboratory Solutions

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Assay development and validation

Our team of dedicated scientists will work with you to understand your needs from preclinical through to clinical trials and tailor assay development to meet your research, clinical or commercial objectives

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Logistics

Logistics the vital connection in running your clinical trial. At Cerba Research, we oversee shipments from over 3,000 locations and 75 countries with over 800,000 kits distributed annually and 99% ontime delivery. Our service portfolio is integrated through all phases of the clinical trial process, including: design and in house kit building, courier transportation, sample track and trace, contingency planning, post study sample storage, sample destruction, sample retrieval and distribution to referral labs, training of investigator sites in local language documentation.

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Our therapeutic areas

With our unparalleled scientific expertise, the fast-expanding portfolio of therapeutic areas includes a focus on Oncology and Immuno-Oncology, Metabolic Diseases, Virology, Infectious Diseases, Inflammatory and Autoimmune Diseases, and Cell and Gene Therapy.

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Cerba Research has an extensive history providing specialty lab and biomarker services. It’s in our DNA. We can help you optimize your protocol development through early scientific insights, and our next generation assays can provide a targeted or broad approach to immune profiling through our multifactorial biomarkers. Benefit from our customised service to obtain innovative, flexible solutions grounded in expert science.

Speciality laboratory & biomarker expertise

Cerba Research has an extensive history providing specialty lab and biomarker services. It’s in our DNA. We can help you optimize your protocol development through early scientific insights, and our next generation assays can provide a targeted or broad approach to immune profiling through our multifactorial biomarkers. Benefit from our customised service to obtain innovative, flexible solutions grounded in expert science.

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Get in touch with us today to find out how we can support your clinical research ambitions.