Porton

Porton may refer to several things, depending on context. It can refer to:

• Porton Down: A UK government science park located in Wiltshire, England. It houses two principal organisations: the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) and Public Health England (now the UK Health Security Agency). Porton Down is primarily known for its research into chemical and biological weapons defense.

• Porton Biopharma Ltd: A biopharmaceutical company based at Porton Down science park. It focuses on developing and manufacturing vaccines and biopharmaceuticals. The company was formerly part of Public Health England.

• Porton International: A medical device and pharmaceutical company.

• A Surname: Porton is a surname found in various countries. Its origin and meaning can vary.

• A Place Name: Porton may be part of a larger place name, or a less common geographic identifier.