National Institutes of Applied Research National Center for Biomodels is under the jurisdiction of the National Applied Research Laboratories. Being the largest laboratory animal resource center in Taiwan, NCB also acts as the foundation and key platform for the development of biotechnology industry and biomedical research. To uphold its core values of "Quality First, Welfare Foremost", the Center provides diversified animal resources and testing services based on a dual-track approach of advancing scientific application and animal welfare.