Aptamer Group opens new state-of-the-art laboratories in York Science Park
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02nd December 2022

Aptamer Group opens new state-of-the-art laboratories in York Science Park

Aptamer Group plc (AIM: APTA), the developer of novel Optimer® binders to enable innovation in the life sciences industry, announces that it has 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 sqft site on November 25th 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.

 

 

“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 lab and office facilities,” commented Dr Arron Tolley, Chief Executive Officer of Aptamer Group.

 

Baroness Susan Greenfield, visiting Aptamer’s new site today, said: “I’m delighted to support a British company, clearly flourishing with an exciting new technology!”