Diagnostics development
We can help you progress your diagnostic innovations towards clinical use.
Advances in diagnostics can significantly benefit patients, frontline clinicians and healthcare systems.
Our integrated diagnostic team collaborate with partners on diagnostic projects spanning various platforms and technologies.

Our areas of expertise
All stages of diagnostic development including assay design, diagnostic development, design verification, and clinical validation.
Mapping clinical and user needs, defining a phased development path that meets regulatory expectations, and facilitating adoption of your developed test.
A development environment certified to ISO 13485, allowing you to build a technical file for regulatory submission.
Strategic links to prospective industry partners and diagnostic platforms and the expertise to determine the best time to engage potential commercial collaborators.
We’re looking for research projects on:
- early detection of disease
- measurement of worsening or progression of disease
- companion diagnostics to support treatment decisions
- digital diagnostics
- novel biomarkers
Projects should be related to one of the health conditions we address through our Translational Challenges.

Our unique business model

As a self-funded charity, we absorb the risk in diagnostics development until industry collaboration is feasible.
At this stage, our business development managers can help you establish new commercial partners for further development of your diagnostic solution.
Depending on the project, we may receive a share of the future investment return. Exact arrangements are tailored case by case and we offer a range of partnering options.
Who to contact
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Antony Smith
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Niall McLaren
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Other ways we can support you
Clinical trial support
We can help you progress healthcare innovations through clinical trials and into clinical use.

Antibody development
Access to our advanced antibody technologies, support from our experienced scientists, and over 30 years of antibody expertise.

Small molecule drug discovery
Access our state-of-the-art research facilities, gain support from our highly experienced scientists, and leverage our expertise.

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