Aptamer Group the developer of novel Optimer binders to enable innovation in the life sciences industry, has recently opened its new facilities in York Science Park, UK, that will enable it to meet the increasing demand for Optimer technology.
The eminent neuroscience researcher Baroness Susan Greenfield opened the new 18,000 square foot site on 25th November with York Central’s MP Rachel Maskell also present at the event. The visitors received a tour of the new premises, including containment level 1 and 2 laboratories, with a presentation from Baroness Greenfield regarding scientific discovery within growing biotech companies.
Pictured above are (left to right): Dr Arron Tolley (CEO), Jenny Cutler (Interim CFO), Baroness Susan Greenfield, Alastair Fleming (COO) and Dr David Bunka (CTO) at the opening of Aptamer’s new laboratory facilities.
Aptamer’s new facilities have tripled the company’s previous footprint helping to expand the capacity of its proprietary Optimer platform to deliver novel binders for researchers across the bioprocessing, diagnostic, and drug development sectors. In addition to Optimer discovery and development, a portion of the new laboratory space will be dedicated to validation and assay development to provide turnkey solutions for its partners.
Optimer binders are next-generation aptamers that can be used as synthetic antibody alternatives. They offer key benefits of smaller size, reduced immunogenicity, increased stability and ethical compliance as their discovery, development, and manufacture are animal-free. These binders are enabling researchers to pursue new targets and applications, such as targeted drug delivery, that have previously proven intractable with protein-based technologies.
"We are excited to move to the new purpose-developed site for Aptamer Group. This will enable us to keep up with the increased demand for our Optimer technology and the growth of the team at our new larger laboratory and office facilities," commented Dr Arron Tolley, Chief Executive Officer of Aptamer Group.