Marin Biologic Laboratories is a contract research organization that provides custom research and development as well as GLP and GMP compliant assay development and validation and testing services for the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, diagnostic and agricultural industries. The company blends the fields of cell biology, immunology, molecular biology and biochemistry to tackle complex projects. Based upon its cell culture and tissue culture experiences, the company specializes in cell-based assays and bioassays and can utilize its experience for testing a wide variety of drugs. The company can take a clients molecule and develop rare monoclonal antibodies for subsequent assay development. The company can also optimize protein production and produce antibodies up to one gram per week. Marin Biologic has extensive experience in cell culture and can perform a variety of assays involved with drug action such as apotosis, cell growth and cytotoxicity assays. Marin Biologic Laboratories is headquartered in Tiburon, Calif.