Cook General Biotechnology
BiotechnologyIndiana, United States11-50 Employees
Cook General Biotechnology (CGBT) is a biotechnology research company based in Indianapolis, Indiana, that focuses on cell therapy and biobanking. Originating after Cook Medical acquired the private firm General BioTechnology in 2012, the organization has contributed to developing and refining cryopreservation and banking procedures for various cell and tissue types. Its operations include managing an umbilical cord blood and tissue bank for families, known as The Genesis Bank, along with a reproductive tissue bank, Genome Resources, which serves customers seeking stored biological material. CGBT has pursued research support through Small Business Innovation Research grants from the National Institutes of Health to advance cryopreservation and biobanking techniques and collaborates with medical centers to translate cell-therapy innovations into patient care. The company operates within the biotechnology research sector and positions itself around advancing practical applications of cell therapy and tissue banking for clinical use.