Alcyomics ltd

Startup
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Alcyomics is a clinical research organization providing unique, human-based in vitro assays for the safety and efficacy testing of pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and chemicals, serving as a non-animal alternative for drug development.

Founded & HQ
Newcastle upon Tyne, England, NE4 5BX, UK
Company size
11-50 employees
Funding
~$1.5M
IP status
7 patents filed · 5 grants confirmed
Activity highlights
Awarded an NC3Rs Business Growth Scheme project to commercialise its unique human osteoarthritic joint in vitro model

Alcyomics Ltd. is a clinical research organization (CRO) based in Newcastle, UK, that provides non-animal human in vitro assays for safety and efficacy testing. The company specializes in immunotoxicology and drug development, utilizing its patented Skimune® platform, a human skin explant assay. By using human tissue-based models, the technology accurately predicts human immune responses to various compounds, including small molecules, biologics, monoclonal antibodies, and advanced therapies, serving as a reliable alternative to traditional animal testing.

The services provided by Alcyomics help pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and cosmetics clients de-risk their product portfolios, improve clinical trial outcomes, and accelerate time-to-market. Their assays are highly customizable and have been used in various applications ranging from early-stage drug discovery and safety assessments for first-in-human studies to efficacy testing for immunomodulators and cellular therapies. The company operates under Good Laboratory Practice and ISO9001 standards, with its research extensively published in peer-reviewed journals to support regulatory submissions and clinical trial applications.

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