MediMab Biotherapeutics opens new lab developed by Kadans Science Partner
MediMab Biotherapeutics, a subsidiary of South-Korea-based MediMabBio Inc, revealed it has opened a new state-of-the-art facility at Sovereign House, Abingdon Science Park, Oxfordshire to support the company's growth.
The new lab facilities were delivered by Kadans Science Partner and will support MediMab Biotherapeutics to identify first-in-class immuno-oncology drugs that can actively target a range of advanced and solid tumours.
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Dr Ji Eun Lee, the CEO MediMab Biotherapeutics, said: "The new state-of-the-art facilities delivered by Kadans Science Partner will help MediMab Biotherapeutics to transform the cancer treatment landscape through groundbreaking developments of protein therapeutics, including therapeutic antibodies and fusion proteins.
"Kadans has provided us with the very best environment to work, and we are proud to be within one of the UK’s most prestigious science parks."
The biotech is moving from The BioEscalator in Oxford where it previously operated.
Katie Nelson, head of leasing UK & Ireland, at Kadans Science Partner, added: "We are delighted to add another internationally based company to our newly refurbished Sovereign House where MediMab Biotherapeutics will join our collective of great scientific businesses at Abingdon Science Park, Oxford."
Kadans has also recently completed Barton House at the Abingdon Science Park, which totals around 25,000 sq ft of laboratory space and houses an onsite café that can be used by all of the park occupiers.
There is now a shuttle bus service between Didcot Parkway to Abingdon Science Park that is available to all Kadans Science Partner occupiers.
Properties on the park are jointly leased by specialised science and technology advisors DTRE and Bidwells.
Kadans Science Partner is a European leader in developing ecosystems and real estate with a focus on knowledge-intensive sectors. It is currently active in more than 25 science clusters and continues to grow.
