BioReliance Corporation

BioReliance is a leading CRO that provides non-clinical testing and contract manufacturing services for biologics to biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies worldwide. Founded in 1947 as Microbiological Associates, Inc., the company believes it is the largest outsourcing service provider focused on the rapidly growing biologics sector of the pharmaceutical industry. In 1996, the company served over 600 clients, including 22 of the world's top 25 largest pharmaceutical companies and 18 of the top 25 public biopharmaceutical companies in the U.S. by market segment.