Epistem Ltd. Employee Directory
Biotechnology ResearchEngland, United Kingdom11-50 Employees
Epistem Ltd. is a contract research organization that provides preclinical research services to support drug discovery and development for pharmaceutical, biotech, and academic customers. Based in Manchester, North West England, the company has worked with more than 200 clients across preclinical and clinical stages. Its preclinical portfolio encompasses oncology, inflammatory and autoimmune diseases, dermatology, and gastrointestinal indications, and includes a range of models and toxicity assessments to inform early programs. The firm also offers cell-based assays, including stem cell-related tests, to generate data across various endpoints. Its biomarker services division provides genetic testing under GCLP standards, histology, and protein biomarker detection, alongside cellular analysis to support biomarker development. The genetics team performs gene expression and DNA genotyping analysis and specializes in using very small starting materials, down to a single cell, through low-input techniques. It is also experienced in fractionating cell populations and generating gene expression biomarker information from specialized samples such as plucked scalp hair and laser capture microdissected material. Epistem maintains active engagement with the research community, as evidenced by participation in conferences like AACR 2026 and ESMO 2025.