UK Life Sciences Company Directory

UK's largest early-phase clinical CRO specialising in first-in-human trials

Hammersmith Medicines Research is one of the largest early-phase contract research organisations in Europe, specialising in Phase I and early Phase II clinical trials of investigational medicinal products. Operating from a purpose-built 145-bed facility in West London, HMR provides fully integrated services from study…

Biobanking, cryogenic sample storage and research logistics

BioDock is a biobanking and biosample logistics provider supporting research institutions, hospitals and pharmaceutical companies. Its storage facilities accommodate cell lines, clinical specimens and other biological materials at temperatures ranging from controlled ambient conditions to liquid nitrogen. Services…

Patient-controlled DNA biobank platform for precision prescribing insights

GeneHub is a London-based digital health company operating a patient-controlled biobank platform that rewards patients with free DNA tests and insights in exchange for sharing anonymised genetic data with researchers and clinicians. The platform aims to support precision prescribing, helping reduce adverse drug…

Decentralised clinical trial site bringing research to participants

The Virtual Clinical Trial Centre is a clinical research organisation operating a network of flexible, patient-centric trial sites across the UK and Spain. Its decentralised model allows participants to engage in clinical research from home or local sites, addressing the geographic and logistical barriers that limit…

Blood-based liquid biopsy for endothelial glycocalyx and microvascular health

Dimension Biotechnologies is a biotech developing a rapid, blood-based diagnostic for microvascular health based on analysis of the endothelial glycocalyx, the molecular layer lining blood vessel walls whose biochemical integrity is disrupted early in cardiovascular disease, kidney disease, diabetes, and sepsis. The…

Clinical research organisation offering trial delivery and functional outsourcing services

Advanced Clinical is a clinical research organisation supporting biopharmaceutical and medical device companies through full-service and functional service provider models. It provides clinical trial management, site monitoring, quality and validation services and strategic resourcing, placing specialist clinical…

Endometrial biology platform for implantation failure and miscarriage

Sita Bio is a London-based biotechnology company engineering functional, vascularised thick living tissue. Combining tissue engineering, vascular biology, perfusion hardware and automated experimentation, it builds living systems that survive, organise and adapt. Its first application is a first-trimester uterine…

Full service clinical trial and real-world evidence study management

O4 Research is a Belfast-based clinical research and site management organisation delivering full service and functional clinical trial services to pharmaceutical, biotechnology and consumer health companies across the UK, Ireland and Europe. The company specialises in late-phase clinical trials and non-interventional…

Specialist oncology clinical trial management for biotech and pharma

Karma Oncology is a specialist contract research organisation providing full-service and functional clinical trial management to biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies in oncology. Operating as a lean virtual CRO, the company offers clinical development planning, protocol design, site selection and activation,…

GMP-certified pharmaceutical testing, regulatory and pharmacovigilance services

Sciom is a pharmaceutical services company providing integrated analytical, regulatory, quality and pharmacovigilance support to life sciences organisations. Operating from an MHRA-approved, GMP-certified facility, its services span analytical method development and validation, QC and microbiology testing, stability…

Infectious disease research platforms and industry-academic partnerships

iiCON (Infection Innovation Consortium) is a Liverpool-led research partnership accelerating the discovery and development of infectious disease interventions. Led by Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine, it connects industry, academia and the NHS through specialist platforms covering antimicrobial discovery,…

CRO specialising in human challenge trials

hVIVO is a specialist contract research organisation providing human challenge trial services for infectious and respiratory disease. The company conducts controlled human infection studies across more than 14 validated viral challenge models, supporting the development of vaccines and antivirals for clients including…

Medical research charity translating science into treatments and diagnostics

LifeArc is a self-funded UK medical research charity focused on translating early-stage science into treatments and diagnostics for patients with rare diseases and global health challenges. Formerly MRC Technology, the organisation operates its own drug discovery and diagnostics development laboratories in Stevenage…

Cambridge campus uniting biomedical research, hospitals and life sciences

Cambridge Biomedical Campus is a life sciences and healthcare campus bringing together hospitals, research institutes, universities and biotechnology companies. The site integrates clinical care, academic research and pharmaceutical development, enabling collaboration across drug discovery, translational medicine and…

Generic and branded prescription medicines development and supply

Northumbria Pharma is a pharmaceutical company specialising in the development, manufacture, licensing, and supply of generic and branded prescription medicines across primary and secondary care. Its portfolio spans multiple therapeutic areas including rare diseases, neurology, respiratory, and oncology supportive…

Clinical trial site management and patient recruitment services

4 Medical Clinical Solutions (4MCS) is a UK-based clinical research organisation providing dedicated clinical trial site and patient recruitment services for pharmaceutical and medical research studies. The company supports Phase Ib to Phase IV clinical trials through site management, feasibility assessment and access…

Specialist respiratory CRO delivering human challenge trials and preclinical models

Virtus Respiratory Research is a contract research organisation specialising in early-stage clinical and preclinical research for respiratory drug development. The company conducts human virus challenge trials and in vitro preclinical studies focused on asthma, COPD, respiratory virus infections, and related…

Full-service CRO delivering clinical trials, regulatory and pharmacovigilance services

ProPharma is a contract research organisation providing full-service clinical trial delivery alongside regulatory affairs, pharmacovigilance, quality and compliance, and medical information services to pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device companies. The company supports clinical operations, site and…

Clinical trial supply and early access programmes for unapproved medicines

Bionical Emas is a specialist services company supporting pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies with access to medicines during and around clinical development. Its clinical trial supply business sources commercially available medicines, comparators and ancillary materials for studies worldwide. Its early access…

Parenteral drug and nutrition stability testing and analytical services

Biopharma Stability Testing Laboratory is a contract research organisation specialising in extended stability testing of parenteral drug products, biopharmaceuticals, and nutritional formulations. Services are performed to UK NHS Yellow Cover Document, British Pharmacopoeia, and European Pharmacopoeia standards,…