UK Life Sciences Company Directory

Antibody therapeutics targeting glycosphingolipid inflammation

Protalea Bio is a biotech company developing first-in-class therapeutic antibodies to prevent progression from precancerous states to active blood cancers including multiple myeloma and B-cell lymphoma. The company's approach targets glycosphingolipid-related inflammation before disease onset, building on over fifteen…

Cell-free DNA capture reagents for liquid biopsy and cancer diagnostics

BIOCAPTIVA is a biotechnology company developing novel cell-free DNA capture technology to improve liquid biopsy for cancer research and diagnostics. Its proprietary polymer platform captures cfDNA directly from whole blood without centrifuges or additional reagents, delivering substantially higher cfDNA yields than…

Nanoparticle platform for targeted genetic medicine delivery

ViaNautis is a nanomedicine company developing a polymer nanoparticle platform for the targeted intracellular delivery of genetic therapeutic payloads across difficult-to-penetrate biological barriers. The platform is designed to encapsulate a broad range of genetic cargoes and guide them to specific tissues and cell…

Structure-guided small-molecule therapeutics for antiviral and metabolic diseases

Halo Therapeutics is a University of Bristol spinout developing structure-guided small-molecule medicines for infectious and metabolic diseases. Its research combines cryo-electron microscopy, protein biophysics and computational chemistry to identify drug-binding pockets and design selective compounds. Its antiviral…

National institute developing new imaging and technology platforms for life science

The Rosalind Franklin Institute is a national institute developing new technologies for the life sciences, bringing together physical sciences, engineering and biology. The Institute's research spans artificial intelligence, biological mass spectrometry, advanced imaging and structural biology, aiming to reveal…

Microbiology and biofilm testing contract research organisation

5D Health Protection Group is a UK-based contract research and microbiology testing organisation providing antimicrobial, biofilm and infection control research services to healthcare, medical device and industrial clients. The company offers accredited laboratory testing, product evaluation and outsourced R&D support…

Cell profiling and precision additives for biologic manufacturing

Silvia Bio is a University of Sheffield spin-out developing cell-profiling services and media additives for mammalian-cell biomanufacturing. Its platform identifies cellular bottlenecks limiting productivity and biologic product quality, then formulates bioreactor-compatible additives to address them without genetic…

Multiplex nanophotonic blood testing platform for point-of-care diagnostics

Attomarker is a developer of point-of-care multiplex diagnostic devices using proprietary gold nanoparticle nanophotonic technology. Its platform measures up to 20 biomarkers simultaneously from a single finger-prick blood sample, delivering quantitative results within minutes. Tests are UKCA-marked and in clinical…

G-quadruplex-targeting medicines for precision cancer treatment

Genome Therapeutics is a biotechnology company developing cancer medicines that target G-quadruplex DNA structures associated with tumour biology. Its approach builds on research into non-canonical DNA folding and how these structures influence gene regulation and cancer cell vulnerabilities. The company develops…

Graphene nanocomposites and biomaterials for regenerative medicine research

NanoRegMed is a London biotechnology company developing graphene-based polymers and nanocomposites for regenerative medicine and industrial applications. Its Hastalex and BioHastalex materials have tunable properties for potential tissue repair and implant applications. The company also supplies reduced and…

Clinical-stage peptide therapeutics for autoimmune and infectious disease

ImmuPharma is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing peptide-based therapeutics and precision diagnostics for autoimmune disease, infectious disease and metabolic disorders. Its lead candidate, a first-in-class immunormalizer for lupus, has completed a Phase III pivotal trial, aiming to restore normal…

AI-powered scientific knowledge management and laboratory workspace

Labbera is a software company developing an AI-enabled workspace for scientific and laboratory research teams. Its platform connects experimental records, spreadsheets, files, meeting notes and project tasks into a searchable body of research context. Users can ask questions about previous experiments, retrieve…

Cryogenic storage and biobanking installation specialists

Labmode is a UK distributor and installation specialist for cryogenic storage products, acting as the main UK agent for Taylor Wharton cryogenics. The company supplies liquid nitrogen systems, biobanking infrastructure and associated cryogenic equipment to life science and healthcare organisations, offering…

Lab-grown human skin equivalent for cosmetic and pharmaceutical testing

Labskin is a contract research organisation offering preclinical testing services built around a proprietary full-thickness, lab-grown human skin equivalent. The model incorporates primary human keratinocytes and fibroblasts and is uniquely capable of hosting the skin's natural microflora, enabling microbiome-relevant…

Single-cell cloning and clonal assurance platforms for biomanufacturing

Advanced Instruments is a life science instrumentation company whose Solentim portfolio supports cell line development for biopharmaceutical manufacturing. Its systems combine single-cell deposition, automated imaging and AI-assisted clonality assessment. Associated growth supplements and data-management software…

CASPAROV AI platform for targets in heterogeneous cancers

Enedra Therapeutics develops targeted cancer medicines designed to address genetic diversity within solid tumours, a major cause of treatment resistance. Its CASPAROV platform combines cancer genomics, AI and functional biology to identify survival mechanisms shared across heterogeneous tumour cells. These convergent…

Microalgae cultivation platform for sustainable transport fuel production

HutanBio is an industrial biotechnology company developing microalgae-derived oils for use in sustainable transport fuels. Its proprietary marine algae strains are grown in enclosed photobioreactors designed for high-salinity, high-temperature environments, enabling cultivation without agricultural land or freshwater.…

Engineered bacteriophages for precision antimicrobial discovery

BioPhoundry is an engineering biology company developing bacteriophage-based technologies for precision antimicrobial research. Its Phax platform combines machine learning, synthetic biology and cell-free production to accelerate phage discovery and engineering. The company aims to generate tailored phages for…

Natural polymer films and coatings replacing conventional plastics

MarinaTex is an industrial biomaterials company developing natural polymer alternatives to plastic packaging and agricultural coatings. Its platform transforms polymers derived from marine and plant sources into barrier films, recyclable paper coatings and dissolvable formats. Development programmes also include…

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…