For over 50 years, Takara Bio has been committed to helping scientists break new ground with our innovative technologies. Our extensive portfolio of reagents, instruments, and services support advancements in the life sciences, including frontline diagnostics and clinical applications.
We are a part of Takara Bio Inc., a world leader in biotechnology research and development based out of Shiga, Japan. Our GMP manufacturing site in West Japan—the first of its kind—enables seamless and sterile handling of viruses, cells, and proteins. Our North America (NA) office is headquartered in San Jose, CA, where we do most of our R&D, marketing, quality assurance, and ecommerce. Our other NA locations in Ann Arbor, MI, and Madison, WI, contribute to our research, logistics, and outreach programs. In addition, we have GMP stem cell facilities in Göteborg, Sweden, and the Takara Bio Europe headquarters in France that serves parts of Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.
Our portfolio
Careful planning, dedicated researchers, and the right tools enable us to provide best-in-class products, expert support, and superior value to our customers. We take pride in our market-leading product portfolio, which support a wide range of applications including CAR-T therapy, immune profiling, genetic screening, cell and gene therapy, infectious disease research, vaccine development, drug discovery, antibiotic-resistance screening, and cancer research to name a few.
Our values
We strive to help our customers accomplish good science. Good science opens up new possibilities. It informs. It inspires. It creates. Our brands represent our tireless commitment to providing best-in-class products and services that forward scientific progress. Together we can improve the human condition through biotechnology...and That's Good Science!
