UK Life Sciences Company Directory

Portable multiplex PCR molecular diagnostic platform for point-of-care use

QuantuMDx is a medical technology company developing a battery-operated, handheld molecular diagnostic system that delivers multiplex PCR results from a single-use reagent cassette within 35 minutes. Designed for point-of-care and resource-limited settings, the CE-IVD marked device supports assays for respiratory…

AAV gene therapy company targeting inherited and common retinal diseases

Beacon Therapeutics is a clinical-stage UK biopharma company developing adeno-associated virus (AAV) gene therapies for retinal diseases causing blindness. Its lead programme, laru-zova (AGTC-501), is in Phase II/III clinical trials for X-linked retinitis pigmentosa. The pipeline also includes preclinical programmes…

Transcription factor-targeting drug discovery for neurodegeneration

Scripta Therapeutics is an Oxford-based biotech company developing disease-modifying therapeutics by mapping and modulating transcription factor networks. Its platform integrates AI, imaging, and patient-derived models in a lab-in-the-loop workflow to identify compounds that restore healthy cellular states. The…

Global cell and gene therapy CDMO

Minaris Advanced Therapies is a company providing contract development, manufacturing and testing services across the cell and gene therapy lifecycle. Its UK operations originate from the former Oxgene business, contributing proprietary AAV and lentiviral manufacturing technologies. In December 2025 the company…

Enzyme-free multiplex RNA diagnostics for rapid clinical decisions

Cambridge Nucleomics is a biotechnology company developing a proprietary nanopore-based platform for rapid, high-multiplexed detection of nucleic acid biomarkers. Its enzyme-free soluble nanoarray technology enables simultaneous quantification of up to 200 RNA and DNA targets from low-input samples within one hour.…

Small activating RNA therapeutics for gene upregulation and disease

MiNA Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company pioneering small activating RNA medicines, a class of oligonucleotide therapeutics that restore or boost expression of underactive genes by activating transcription rather than silencing it. The approach targets diseases driven by loss of normal gene…

Contract chemistry and manufacturing solutions for pharmaceutical and biotech research

Chemveda Life Sciences is a contract research and development organisation providing chemistry solutions to the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and agrochemical industries. The company offers discovery and medicinal chemistry, custom synthesis, route scouting and process research and development, alongside large scale,…

Engineered T cell receptor therapies for solid tumour cancers

Adaptimmune is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing engineered T cell receptor therapies targeting solid tumours. The company's T-cell platform engineers T cell receptors with enhanced affinity for cancer-associated antigens, enabling immune recognition of tumour cells that evade conventional…

Proprietary gene editing tools and strain development services

Forge Genetics is a contract research organisation developing and applying a proprietary gene-editing platform as an alternative to CRISPR-based approaches. The company provides strain development, specialised fermentation including gas fermentation, and metabolite analytics services for pharmaceutical and industrial…

Specialist histology and immunohistochemistry CRO

HistologiX is a GLP and GCP accredited contract research organisation specialising in tissue-based biomarker analysis for the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. The company provides histology, immunohistochemistry, immunofluorescence, and digital pathology services across preclinical toxicology, regulatory…

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…

AI-driven neural data platform for bioelectronic medicine

BIOS Health is a neural engineering company developing an AI-powered platform that reads and interprets peripheral nervous system signals in real time. Its technology links nerve activity to physiological conditions through the discovery of neural biomarkers, supporting the development of personalised neuromodulation…

UK distributor of microbiology equipment and consumables for laboratory testing

Trafalgar Scientific is a UK distributor of laboratory and microbiological equipment and consumables, serving the food and beverage, pharmaceutical, cosmetics, water, and clinical diagnostics sectors. The company supplies rapid test kits, culture media, hygiene monitoring systems, filtration equipment, and allergen…

Non-invasive small molecule eye drops for retinal vascular disease

Foventa is a biopharmaceutical company developing non-invasive, small molecule therapeutics for retinal vascular diseases that can cause vision loss. Its lead candidate targets VEGF splicing, a mechanism underlying abnormal blood vessel growth in conditions including diabetic retinopathy and diabetic macular oedema.…

AI-powered stain-free digital pathology for liver fibrosis quantification

HistoIndex is a contract digital pathology organisation providing quantitative histology services for clinical trials and diagnostics, with a primary focus on liver fibrosis in metabolic liver disease. Its platform combines stain-free microscopy with artificial intelligence to generate objective, reproducible fibrosis…

Automated manufacturing platform for cell and gene therapy production

Oribiotech is a UK-based developer of an automated manufacturing platform for cell and gene therapies. Its technology combines proprietary hardware, consumables, software and analytics to close, standardise and scale CGT production, enabling therapeutics developers to move from pre-clinical process development through…

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,…

Probiotic microbiome platform for skin health and dermatological conditions

SkinBioTherapeutics is a biotechnology company developing microbiome-based technologies for skin health. Its proprietary platform harnesses lysates derived from probiotic bacteria to improve skin barrier function, reduce infection risk, and support wound healing. Programmes target cosmetic skincare, psoriasis, eczema,…

Research antibodies, ELISA kits, proteins and peptides for life scientists

St John's Laboratory is a supplier of research antibodies, ELISA kits, proteins and peptides to academia and industry, with a strong focus on serving the UK academic community. The company's product range supports applications including protein research, antibody validation, immunohistochemistry and western blot. St…

Manufacturer of amino acid analysers, spectrophotometers, and microplate readers

Biochrom is a UK-based manufacturer of analytical laboratory instruments serving clinical, life science, industrial, and educational markets. Its product range includes dedicated amino acid analysers, UV/visible spectrophotometers, microvolume spectrophotometers, colorimeters, and microplate readers and washers. The…