Cambridge Structural Database System

http://www.ccdc.cam.ac.uk/index.php The CCDC is a non-profit, charitable Institution whose objectives are the general advancement and promotion of the science of chemistry and crystallography for the public benefit. The CCDC serves the scientific community through the acquisition, evaluation, dissemination and use of the world's output of small molecule crystal structures by: Compiling the Cambridge Structural Database (CSD) - the world repository of small-molecule crystal structures Developing scientific products and services - structural knowledge bases and applications software for the life sciences and crystallography Maximising worldwide accessibility to the CSD for scientists in academia and industry Performing and supporting fundamental research using CSD information and CCDC products Promoting and supporting applications of crystal structure information in academia and industry The CCDC is located on the Chemistry Campus of the University of Cambridge. It is self financing and self administering. The company has 51 employees, mostly full time, and is a recognised institute for the training of students for postgraduate degrees of the University.