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Synexa Life Sciences

Synexa Life Sciences is a biomarker and bioanalytical lab CRO, specialising in the development, validation and delivery of a wide range of complex and custom-designed assays.

With a team of over 200 staff across three global laboratory locations; Manchester, Turku (Finland) and Cape Town, we provide innovative solutions to support our customers to achieve their clinical milestones.

Our main areas of expertise include biomarker identification and development, large and small molecule clinical bioanalysis, (soluble) biomarker analysis (utilising MSD, LC-MS/MS, ELISA, RIA, fluorescence and luminescence-based technologies), cell biology (including flow cytometry, ELISpot and Fluorospot) and genomic services to support clinical trials and translational studies.

We pride ourselves on our deep scientific expertise and ability to tackle complex problems, translating them into robust and reliable assays to support clinical trial sample analysis.

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Insights
HER2’s Digital Rebirth Is Unlocking the Full Potential of ADCs
As next-generation antibody-drug conjugates reshape cancer care, digital pathology and artificial intelligence are transforming how HER2 is measured. The advances aim to help clinicians identify low and ultra-low expressors, match patients to the right therapies and make more precise treatment decisions.
February 10, 2026
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Jennifer C. Smith-Parker
There is one person missing to complete the team
Recruiting
Facing Talent Crunch, Radiopharma Field Casts a Wide Net
As the field grows rapidly, companies are luring people from other nuclear industries and tapping the expanding educational talent pipeline, but are constrained by a steep learning curve and the value of real-world experience.
February 10, 2026
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4 min read
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Nick Paul Taylor
Creativity and new ideas in business. Art collage.
Mergers & acquisitions
Eli Lilly Enters CAR T Realm With $2.4B Orna Buy, Starting With Autoimmune
The deal gets Lilly access to Orna’s in vivo CAR T technology. The biotech’s lead asset, which has yet to start clinical testing, is focused on B cell–driven autoimmune diseases.
February 9, 2026
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Dan Samorodnitsky
Isolated vector design.
Alzheimer’s disease
Biogen’s Much Anticipated Tau Readout in Alzheimer’s Will Spur More Questions
Analysts, investors and scientists are eager for Biogen’s 2026 BIIB080 readout. Even if successful, executives warn that there are many more steps before the Alzheimer’s therapy could reach the market.
February 9, 2026
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Annalee Armstrong
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GLP-1
Novo Sues Hims & Hers Over Compounded Version of Oral Wegovy Pill
Novo Nordisk has sued Hims for allegedly violating patents protecting semaglutide, seeking potentially “hundreds of millions” in damages, John Kuckelman, the pharma’s general counsel, said. The wellness platform pulled its version of the drug just days after launching it.
February 9, 2026
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Tristan Manalac
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Gene therapy
Liver Toxicities Force Pause on Two Dose Groups of UniQure’s Mid-Stage Fabry Study
The gene therapy uses an AAV vector to restore healthy levels of the alpha-galactosidase enzyme, which is rendered dysfunctional in patients with Fabry disease, leading to the toxic build-up of lipids in cells.
February 9, 2026
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Tristan Manalac
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Gene therapy
Ultragenyx’s Gene Therapy Shows Long-Term Efficacy in Two Sanfilippo Studies
The FDA in July last year declined to approve UX111 for Sanfilippo syndrome, a rare neurodegenerative disorder, citing manufacturing issues. Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical resubmitted its application ten days ago, expecting a six month review time.
February 9, 2026
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2 min read
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Tristan Manalac
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Opinion
2025 Reshaped the FDA. What Will 2026 Hold?
The FDA underwent significant changes during the first year of the second Trump administration, directly affecting business risk and opportunity. Understanding key 2025 trends will be critical to developing regulatory strategies and maximizing opportunities for success.
February 9, 2026
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6 min read
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Claire Davies
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Duchenne muscular dystrophy
Following Sarepta Woes, Others Look To Unlock the Next Chapter in DMD Treatment
With a clutch of key data and planned regulatory applications this year from Avidity Biosciences, REGENXBIO and Capricor Therapeutics, CureDuchenne CSO Michael Kelly sees “momentum” in the Duchenne muscular dystrophy pipeline, as Sarepta’s Elevidys leaves the door open.
February 9, 2026
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11 min read
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Heather McKenzie
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Press Releases
Waters Sets a New Benchmark for Robustness and Sensitivity for High-Throughput Labs with the Xevo TQ Absolute XR Mass Spectrometer
June 2, 2025
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BioMidwest
Inotiv, Inc. Announces New Site Openings and Expansions Supporting Additional Capacity and Service Offerings
December 8, 2022
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Business
Parexel Announces Strategic Collaboration with Synexa Life Sciences and Drawbridge Health for COVID-19 Clinical Serology Testing Solution
November 2, 2020
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