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BioEscalator Bulletin - Winter 2024

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"There are many advantages of locating Alethiomics in the BioEscalator, close to our academic research labs, where the staff can benefit from access to world-leading core facilities in the neighbouring academic institutes."

"The benefits work both ways - interaction between our academic groups and the company also offers insights and experience to university researchers interested in potentially transitioning to industry in the future."

Beth Psaila, Alethiomics

"The open and collaborative interactions with other tenants and the BioEscalator team make it a unique place to be located."

Kevin Maskell, Bioarchitech

"Consulting with a team of oncologists and other surgeons was easy when we wanted to explore a new therapeutic approach. This kind of input is usually out of reach for small companies."

Kevin Maskell, Bioarchitech

"The cutting edge R&D and collaborative business models that we were exposed to through drug discovery companies inspired our approach to discovering and developing new crop protection products and create value for all."

Clement Champion, Moa Technology

"We loved being in the BioEscalator, and part of the community, and the support and flexibility from the BioEscalator team was invaluable."

Hollie Coe, Base Genomics (now Exact Sciences Innovation)

"The BioEscalator It gave us access to first-class laboratory space in a prime campus location and provided an environment that was key to supporting the rapid growth of the company."

Kevin Pojasek, Enara Bio

"I have no doubt that the BioEscalator will be a vital part of the Oxford early-stage life science ecosystem for many years to come."

Kevin Pojasek, Enara Bio

"In the tough world of biotech, having the right people around you means everything. We could not have picked a better bunch around us than the wonderful folks at the BioEscalator."

Quin Wills, Ochre Bio

"The BioEscalator is a buzzing community of ambitious start-up biotechs and welcomed Mirobio when we were a team of just 2 people in 2019."

Tim Funnell, MiroBio (now Gilead)

"The high-quality facilities, resources and support to grow a company were invaluable."

Tim Funnell, MiroBio (now Gilead)

"One of the key benefits of the BioEscalator is the access to extra lab and office space under a flexible pay as you go scheme supports corporate growth."

Shuji Hachisu, Moa Technology

"Having our own lab space and access to high-quality shared facilities in central Oxford allowed us to rapidly progress our developmental programmes, and to recruit top tier scientific talent."

Sonia Bracegirdle, PepGen

"The BioEscalator was exactly the environment that we needed to get Theolytics started, and the facilities team have been incredibly supportive over the course of that journey."

Charlotte Casebourne, Theolytics

"I cannot over-emphasise the value of being in an environment with other people navigating the challenges associated with the early start-up stage."

Charlotte Casebourne, Theolytics

"Being based in a purpose-built facility for early-stage life science businesses surrounded by others navigating through the early stages of building a biotech company has definitely made a difference."

Charlotte Casebourne, Theolytics

"The core BioEscalator team are supportive and knowledgeable; we're looking forward to staying in touch as we graduate to The Oxford Science Park!"

Charlotte Casebourne, Theolytics