GeneFirst relocates to Abingdon Science Park

Molecular diagnostics company GeneFirst Limited has relocated to The Science Quadrant at Abingdon Science Park, Oxfordshire.

GeneFirst are specialist working in the fields of infectious disease, cancer diagnostics and personalised medicine.

The move supports GeneFirst’s growth and expansion following their time at Culham Science Park.

Abingdon Science Park is one of the leading locations in Oxfordshire for science and technology innovation.

Real estate specialist Kadans Science Partner is continuously bringing forward new laboratory accommodation on the park to support the needs of growing businesses in Oxfordshire.

Katie Nelson, Commercial Asset Manager at Kadans Science Partner, said: “We are so excited to have GeneFirst join us at The Science Quadrant.

"They support our rapidly expanding diagnostics cluster here at the park.

"They are a great addition to our ecosystem of the area. Likewise, they are a fantastic example of what Kadans can do working with our tenants to provide them best in class facilities.”

Winnie Wu, Chief Operations Officer at GeneFirst Limited, said: “We are very pleased with the space that Kadans and Bulb Laboratories have created for GeneFirst, a growing company focused on delivering innovations to screen for and detect cancers earlier.

"As an ISO 13485 certified organisation, our specifications are stringent, and we need to ensure that the new infrastructure continues to conform to the high quality standards required.

"This move has been transformative for the business, allowing us to align our vision and values to provide highly accurate molecular diagnostics in personalised healthcare.”