The LIFE Cooperative includes world-class companies - from SMEs to startups - in the Life Sciences and Health Cluster of the Northern Netherlands.
With our diagnostics and advice, we support healthcare professionals 24/7 in establishing diagnoses, ensuring the right care for their patients. Certe possesses extensive expertise, high-tech equipment in the fields of medical microbiology and clinical chemistry, and a comprehensive logistics service, ranging from medical transport to a network of blood collection locations in the region. The organization employs over 1,200 staff members. Website: Certe.nl
At Charles River, we are passionate about our role in improving the quality of people's lives. Our mission, our excellent science, and our strong sense of purpose guide us in everything we do. We approach each day with the knowledge that our work helps improve the health and well-being of many people worldwide. Website: http://www.brainsonline.org/
"Cortalix is a Dutch biotechnology company focused on the discovery and engineering of single-domain antibodies (VHH, nanobodies) for therapeutic, diagnostic, and analytical applications. Our integrated platform combines proprietary synthetic libraries with immune libraries generated through llama immunization, allowing us to identify high-affinity binders for a wide range of targets, including those considered difficult or intractable. We develop nanobodies for diverse applications, including radiopharmaceuticals (e.g. immuno-PET imaging and targeted radiotherapy), CAR-T cell therapy (nanobody-based targeting domains), and advanced diagnostics such as ELISA, bioanalysis, and affinity capture. A particular strength of our platform is the ability to design and produce bi- and trispecific nanobodies. These multispecific constructs enhance cell-type specificity, especially relevant in oncology, and offer powerful means to modulate pharmacokinetics or create theranostic agents with both targeting and effector functions. Cortalix provides end-to-end nanobody services, from discovery and optimization to production, conjugation and functionalization. We collaborate with industry and academic partners to deliver customized solutions, enabling the next generation of precision medicines and high-performance analytical tools.” Website: www.cortalix.com
The combination of a small dedicated team of experts, an innovative environment and state-of-the-art facilities enables CTC Netherlands to effectively address the specific needs of early phase patient studies, offering comprehensive support for our clients. CTC Netherlands is part of the “Center for Translational Research” , a group of complementary life science service companies, including “CTC Clinical Trials Consultants AB” , headquartered in Uppsala, Sweden. Website: https://ctc-netherlands.com/
Our Focus At DELPHINIUM, we focus on: Volunteer Recruitment : Informing and guiding participants interested in taking part in phase I trials. Pharmacy Services : Managing and administering investigational drugs according to the highest safety standards. Safety Laboratory : Conducting laboratory tests to ensure the safety and well-being of participants. eSource/Data Entry : Efficient and accurate data collection and entry to guarantee research data integrity. Project Management : Coordinating and managing all aspects of clinical trials to ensure smooth and timely execution. Our Mission At DELPHINIUM, we strive for professional excellence with a personal approach. Led by CEO Jitske Beukema, COO/CMO Christine Voors, and CFO Agnes Boelens, we are committed to conducting clinical trials for the development of new medicines. Website: https://delphiniumcro.com/
DEMCON is a fast-growing business that supports clients with a wide range of competencies. As a system supplier, DEMCON can meet the entire needs of its clients, from proof of principle, prototype and pre-production to serial production. In 25 years, the business has grown to become the DEMCON Group (with more than 440 employees in 2018). The head office is situated in Enschede, with subsidiary locations in Son, Oldenzaal, Groningen, Delft and Münster (Germany). DEMCON has clients worldwide, from the Netherlands and Germany to Asia and the US. Zernike Campus DEMCON has chosen to establish itself on the Zernike Campus, the hub for science and engineering in the northern part of the city of Groningen. Schipper explains: “Edward van der Meer, director of the campus, helped us with our introduction to Groningen and finding suitable housing. We are moving into a multi-tenant business building, where we will also bring together our activities from Roden.” In Roden, DEMCON has worked in recent years on applications for measuring muscle tension in respiratory muscles, for example, in prematurely born children. This expertise is particularly relevant for DEMCON’s subsidiary, DEMCON macawi respiratory systems , which develops and produces ventilators for patients of all ages. Website: https://www.demcon.nl/
