Australian BioResources

What Australian BioResources does

Australian BioResources (ABR) is a purpose-built biomedical research facility located in Moss Vale, New South Wales, Australia, that specializes in the breeding, housing, and management of genetically modified laboratory mice. Founded in 2008 and wholly owned by the Garvan Institute of Medical Research, ABR operates as shared national infrastructure on behalf of the Australian medical research community, currently maintaining more than 800 client mouse strains and employing 60+ professional staff trained in the care of genetically modified animals. Its service portfolio spans sales strain propagation (under license from The Jackson Laboratory), rederivation via IVF, cryopreservation of sperm and embryos (over 1,550 lines preserved since opening), CRISPR/Cas9 genome editing through the MEGA service, high-throughput mouse genotyping (~4,000 samples per month), import/export handling under a Biosecurity Australia Approved Arrangement, and a recently launched Mouse Tissue Bank (2024).

The facility's underlying technology stack is anchored by 11 biobubbles with HEPA filtration and individually ventilated cage (IVC) racks, a proprietary real-time animal management platform called Stuart (with the Stuart Web customer-facing portal), an automated high-throughput genotyping pipeline combining real-time PCR with high-resolution melt-curve analysis, and the NATA ISO 17025-accredited Garvan Molecular Genetics (GMG) laboratory co-located at the Garvan precinct in Darlinghurst. ABR's business model combines one-time license-style project fees for genome editing and genotyping, recurring subscription revenue through a Partner Program that offers a 15% discount and free Stuart Web access in exchange for 1–2 year minimum usage commitments, and unit-pricing for animal sales. Distribution is direct via the Stuart Web ordering portal, with a dedicated air-conditioned shuttle van serving Sydney, Newcastle, Wollongong, and Canberra, and a Jetpets partnership for consolidated weekly interstate shipments.

ABR's customers are predominantly Australian medical research institutes and universities, including the Garvan Institute, HRI, the Universities of Sydney, UNSW, Newcastle, and Wollongong, the Children's Hospital at Westmead, the Centenary Institute, the Kids Cancer Project, and the Sydney Children's Hospital Network. The facility holds OGTR PC2 containment accreditation, is an inaugural signatory to the ANZCCART Openness Agreement on Animal Research, and operates as a non-commercial infrastructure provider rather than a venture-backed enterprise, with no external funding rounds disclosed.

Name

Australian BioResources

Legal name

Australian BioResources (ABR) Pty Ltd

Website

https://abr.org.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Australian BioResources is a Garvan Institute-owned facility in Moss Vale, NSW that breeds, houses, and genetically engineers laboratory mice for Australian medical research institutes and universities, offering an integrated platform of colony management, CRISPR services, genotyping, and cryopreservation.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Biomedical Research Services

NAICS

Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology) (541714)

SIC

Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731), Services-Medical Laboratories (8071)

akta.pro primary industry

Synthetic Biology & Genetic Circuit Design Platforms (pathway engineering, chassis development) (HLAAAIAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Molecular Biology & Genomics Instruments (PCR/qPCR, Sequencing, Microarrays) (HLAGAIAF), Cryopreservation, Biobanking & Cell Banking (Cord/Adipose/MSC) (HLAMANAJ)

Keywords

• Biomedical research services
• Laboratory animal breeding
• Genetically modified mice
• Preclinical research models
• Mouse model services

Headquarters

HQ city

Moss Vale

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Sale of Laboratory Mice: ABR breeds and sells Specific Pathogen Free (SPF) mouse strains including inbred, congenic, genetically modified, and outbred varieties. Sales strains are sourced primarily from Jackson Laboratory under propagation license agreements.
2. Laboratory Services: Comprehensive services including rederivation (IVF-based pathogen elimination), cryopreservation (sperm and embryo freezing), genome editing via MEGA CRISPR/Cas9 service, mouse genotyping, imports/exports of live mice and frozen material, and mouse tissue bank.
3. Partner Program: Research institutes and universities become ABR partners committing to minimum facility usage over 1-2 years, receiving 15% discount on all prices and free Stuart Web access.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Australian BioResources is a purpose-built biomedical research facility in Moss Vale, NSW, that breeds, houses, and manages genetically modified laboratory mice for the Australian medical research community. It provides end-to-end colony management services including genome editing via MEGA CRISPR, cryopreservation, rederivation, genotyping, import/export, and a mouse tissue bank, supported by its proprietary Stuart Web animal management system.

Product overview

Australian BioResources (ABR) operates a unified research animal facility platform providing breeding and housing services for over 800 client mouse strains, supplemented by a portfolio of proprietary Sales Strains sourced from Jackson Laboratory. The offering centers on Stuart Web—a proprietary animal management system—through which researchers access colony management, ordering, and results. Adjacent services include Garvan Molecular Genetics (GMG) for NATA-accredited genotyping and molecular services, the MEGA CRISPR/Cas9 genome editing service for custom mouse line generation, Mouse Tissue Bank for frozen tissue samples, and cryopreservation, rederivation, and import/export services. Together these products form an integrated research animal supply and services ecosystem serving Australian biomedical researchers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MEGA (Mouse Engineering Garvan/ABR): CRISPR/Cas9 genome editing service that generates new genetically modified mouse lines quickly and cost-effectively.
• Stuart
• Stuart Web
• Garvan Molecular Genetics (GMG)
• ABR Mouse Tissue Bank

Products and services

• GM Mouse Breeding Specialised breeding of genetically modified (GM) laboratory mice, including transgenic, knockout, knock-in, and humanised models, for biomedical research programs in Australia.
• Mouse Housing and Colony Management Secure, biosecure housing of live GM mouse colonies under controlled specific-pathogen-free conditions, with day-to-day colony management and welfare monitoring for research institutions.
• Genome Editing (MEGA CRISPR) CRISPR-based genome editing service using the proprietary MEGA CRISPR platform to generate novel genetically modified mouse models for research clients.
• Cryopreservation Cryopreservation of GM mouse embryos, sperm, and other genetic material to preserve and back up valuable mouse lines for research clients.
• Rederivation Rederivation of mouse lines to remove pathogens and re-establish them in clean, barrier-maintained facilities for research clients.
• Genotyping Genetic testing and genotyping of mice to verify strain identity, transgene presence, and genetic modifications for research clients.
• Mouse Import/Export Services Coordination of legal, regulatory, and biosecure import and export of GM mouse lines between Australian and international research institutions.
• Mouse Tissue Bank Supply of preserved mouse tissues from genetically modified mouse lines for biomedical research use.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 1,550 mouse lines successfully cryopreserved since 2008
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• The Jackson LaboratorycoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2011Jackson Laboratory provides propagation licenses for ABR to breed and sell their mouse strains in Australia. ABR refreshes colonies every 10 generations to maintain genetic quality. The partnership includes strains like C57BL/6J, BALB/c, FVB/n, NSG, and Rag1 KO mice.
• Garvan Institute of Medical ResearchcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerABR is owned and operated by the Garvan Institute of Medical Research on behalf of the Australian medical research community. The Garvan Institute provides strategic oversight and houses the Garvan Molecular Genetics (GMG) laboratory within the same precinct.
• JetpetsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorJetpets is the courier partner for interstate mouse deliveries. ABR delivers mice to Jetpets Sydney office at reduced rates, with consolidated weekly shipments on Tuesdays for Wednesday delivery to reduce shipping costs for interstate clients.
• Black Dog InstituteminorGTM or Marketing PartnerABR participated in the One Foot Forward fundraising walk supporting the Black Dog Institute's mental health programs. 19 ABR team members raised $1,906 and walked 1,484km collectively.
• ANZLAAminorOthersAustralian and New Zealand Laboratory Animal Association. ABR participates in annual ANZLAA conferences and exhibitions. The 2025 conference was held in Hobart with ABR staff giving presentations and hosting trivia activities.
• Office of the Gene Technology Regulator (OGTR)coreOthersAustralian government regulatory body. ABR holds PC2 containment level accreditation from OGTR for all animal holding areas, enabling handling of genetically modified organisms.
• NATAcoreOthersNational Association of Testing Authorities. ABR operates under NATA ISO 17025 accreditation (Accreditation #18464) for biological testing services including genotyping and health screening.

Scale indicators7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Ozgene: Ozgene is an Australia-based contract research company specializing in genetically modified mouse model generation and breeding, with similar CRISPR-driven services. It directly overlaps with ABR's MEGA genome-editing service and Australian biomedical research customer base.
• Taconic Biosciences: Taconic Biosciences is a leading global provider of genetically engineered mouse and rat models and related services, including breeding, cryopreservation, and colony management. Operates a similar integrated animal model services model to ABR on a larger international scale.
• The Jackson Laboratory: The Jackson Laboratory is the global leader in mouse model provision and ABR's key upstream licensor. ABR holds a propagation agreement to breed and sell JAX strains in Australia, making JAX both supplier and the canonical direct peer for the mouse breeding/colony management business.
• genOway: genOway is a French-based company specializing in the design and generation of custom mouse and rat models for research, with comparable CRISPR-based services. Competes in the same custom genetically modified mouse production niche that ABR's MEGA service addresses.
• Australian Phenomics Network (ANU): Australian Phenomics Network at the Australian National University operates the John Curtin School of Medical Research Phenomics Facility for mouse model generation and phenotyping. Serves the same Australian biomedical research community with overlapping capabilities including CRISPR-based model generation.
• The Centre for Phenogenomics: The Centre for Phenogenomics in Toronto, Canada is a shared, purpose-built facility offering mouse model production, cryopreservation, phenotyping, and related services to the Canadian research community. Directly comparable institutional model to ABR serving a national research base.

Broad incumbents

• Inotiv: Inotiv (which absorbed Envigo and Harlan) provides research models, laboratory animal supply, and contract research services globally. Competes with ABR in laboratory animal models and preclinical research services across a broader portfolio including safety assessment.
• Charles River Laboratories: Charles River Laboratories is a major global CRO offering preclinical research services including animal model production, research animal supply, and discovery services. Offers overlapping capabilities (mouse models, research animal services) as part of a much broader contract research portfolio.

Emerging players

• Cyagen Biosciences: Cyagen Biosciences is a China-based provider of custom mouse and rat model generation services using CRISPR and embryonic stem cell technologies. Competes with ABR's MEGA service in custom model production with comparable turnaround and pricing structures.

Regional players

• MRC Harwell Institute: MRC Harwell is a UK-based shared facility for mouse genetics research, providing mouse production, archiving, and phenotyping services to the UK biomedical community. Conceptually similar to ABR as a national shared facility for mouse research infrastructure but serving a different geography.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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