(University of Leeds: Leeds, England) -- The Skin Research Centre at the University of Leeds, which has led the way in the treatment of acne, eczema, and other skin conditions, is the only university skin microbiology laboratory in the United Kindom to receive the international quality standard ISO/IEC 17025.

The center has an impressive client list, with long-standing relationships with blue-chip companies such as Unilever, Stiefel, Proctor & Gamble, Johnson & Johnson, Smith & Nephew, and 3M Woundcare, and is now seeking to increase its collaborative activity with commercial partners.

“ISO 17025 accreditation is testament to the quality of our laboratory and will provide us with an added advantage when talking to potential clients,” says Centre director Dr. Richard Bojar. “We are examining the different ways in which we can develop our services to the pharmaceutical, personal product, and hygiene industries. Collaborative applied research is extremely valuable to us, as much of our research informs our commercial services for companies. It also works the other way, with commercial work helping to support and inform our research.”

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