MBC BioLabs Spring Life Science Vendor’s Showcase
Join us for our Spring Life Science Vendor Showcase, bringing together innovative scientific and business solutions tailored for early-stage biotech teams. Meet industry experts, explore new technologies, and discover tools that can accelerate your work at MBC BioLabs.
🌷What to Expect
Discover Solutions for Startups
Explore tools and services designed to support drug discovery, molecular biology, genomics, instrumentation, operational efficiency, and company growth.
Lunch Included
Pick up your lunch ticket at check-in and enjoy a meal while you explore the showcase.
Meet New Partners & Build Your Network
Connect with leading vendors who offer cutting-edge technologies and services to strengthen your R&D pipeline.
👥 Who Should Attend
This showcase is ideal for:
Founders and early-stage biotech teams
Research associates and bench scientists
Platform, screening, and discovery scientists
Operations, lab managers, and procurement teams
Anyone looking to evaluate new tools, technologies, or service providers that support R&D and company growth
🚗 Parking Information
Please note that there is limited parking available at 1030 Brittan Ave. Limited street parking may be available in the surrounding neighborhood. We strongly encourage attendees to plan ahead and consider public transit or rideshare options for an easier arrival.
🧪 Participating Vendors
The following vendors are confirmed, with more to be announced soon!
Taudia (an MBC Resident Company!)
Taudia brings ultrasensitive biomarker quantitation to every lab – no specialized instruments required. Our solutions range from simple pipette-based workflows on standard qPCR systems to fully integrated platforms for clinical trials. We are launching an Alzheimer’s and Neuro-focused menu while partnering with innovators to rapidly expand novel assays.
MedChemExpress
MedChemExpress empowers drug discovery with 35,000+ bioactive compounds, inhibitors, screening libraries, recombinant proteins, and antibodies. We deliver high-quality research reagents, fast turnaround, and competitive pricing to accelerate breakthroughs from early discovery to translational research.
Orion Innovation
Orion Innovation helps biotech and life sciences companies build secure, scalable, and compliant software and data platforms. Combining deep domain expertise with strong AI and engineering capabilities, we accelerate R&D, modernize clinical systems, and enable faster, safer innovation — helping teams turn complex science into real-world impact.
GemPharmatech
GemPharmatech is a global contract research organization that provides comprehensive preclinical research services and over 25,000 genetically engineered mouse models, including KO, cKO, humanized, immunodeficient mice, and more. We support drug discovery through custom model generation, breeding, and compound efficacy testing in China and the U.S., advancing research worldwide.
Steifl Bank
Stifel Bank is a full-service financial partner dedicated to supporting the innovation ecosystem. Our life science and healthcare venture banking platform gives founders and investors the banking tools, lending solutions, and partnership they need to scale. Powered by an industry-leading investment bank and premier wealth management practice, Stifel bridges the gap between breakthrough ideas and lasting success.
New England Bioscience
New England Bioscience (NEB) is a world leader in enzyme discovery and molecular biology reagents, supporting cloning, PCR, NGS, synthetic biology, and advanced genomics applications.
Ion Biosciences
Ion Biosciences empower scientists to push the boundaries of biology and accelerate breakthroughs with next-generation tools for ion channel, transporter, and GPCR assays. From best-in-class fluorescent indicators and HTS-ready assay kits to validated cell lines and bespoke screening services, our comprehensive solutions deliver actionable data—so you can focus on your next discovery. Trusted by researchers worldwide for proven reliability, unmatched support, and cost-effective performance, ION Biosciences is helping researchers illuminate complex biology and brighten the future of human health.
IRBM
IRBM is a leading research organization with extensive experience transforming early-stage science into advanced drug discovery programs, taking you from target to candidate with fully integrated, agile discovery backed by big-pharma expertise and end-to-end scientific precision. Specializing in cancer, neurological disorders, infection, and rare diseases, we offer both comprehensive and specialized services throughout the drug discovery process.
Parse
Parse Biosciences propels single cell science forward through constant innovation and a relentless drive to expand what's possible. Fueled by a shared passion for discovery, we deliver researchers new capabilities that unlock the workings of biology — enabling breakthroughs across developmental biology, stem cell therapy, immunotherapy, neurology, cancer, and beyond.
UCSF Small Molecule Discovery Center
UCSF Small Molecule Discovery Center (SMDC) discovers drug candidates for unmet medical needs, serving academic, biotech, and pharma clients. Our collection of 500,000+ compounds spans diverse chemical libraries, approved drugs, and bioactive molecules. We employ both conventional high-throughput screening (HTS) and fragment-based drug discovery (FBDD) via high-throughput mass spec for challenging targets. Our advanced automation and robotics support a broad range of screening modalities — biophysical (SPR, DSF, ITC), biochemical, cell-based, and model organism assays. The SMDC also provides medicinal chemistry expertise for hit-to-lead optimization, including analog synthesis and SAR dataset generation.
BA Sciences
Since its founding in 1987, BA Sciences has been a trusted analytical testing partner to life science companies worldwide. With nearly 40 years of experience, we are recognized for our commitment to scientific excellence, regulatory compliance, and innovation across the pharmaceutical and medical device industries.
BA Sciences is a cGMP-compliant, FDA/DEA-registered, ISO/IEC 17025:2017 certified laboratory with facilities in Salem, NH and Morrisville, NC. Our comprehensive services include Analytical Testing, Method Development, Microbiological Testing, Environmental Monitoring, Protein Chemistry, Stability Testing and ICH-Compliant Storage, Extractables and Leachables Studies, Impurities Testing, mRNA Analysis, Monoclonal Antibody Analytics, Raw Materials Testing, and Managed Services and Staffing Augmentation.
Through scientific expertise, responsive service, and regulatory rigor, BA Sciences delivers reliable results that help clients accelerate development timelines, maintain compliance, and bring safe, effective products to market.
Fog City Bio (an MBC Resident Company!)
Fog City Bio R&D, LLC is a contract R&D partner for biologics and protein therapeutics teams, offering full assay development, technology/protocol transfer, and onsite scientist support for specialized services and equipment that most small CROs can't access. Our work spans protein quantitation immunoassays (ELISA, HTRF, AlphaLISA, MSD ECL, Luminex xMAP, Simoa), binding and biophysical characterization (SPR, GCI, MST, and fluorescence polarization), cell-based functional assays (viability, cytotoxicity, ADCC, reporter assays, live-cell imaging, and Seahorse metabolic profiling), and protein and particle characterization (FPLC purification, microfluidic CE, mass photometry, DLS, DSC, Western blot, and NTA). Every project gets direct scientist-level attention from study design through data delivery, supported by specialized instrumentation and hands-on experience.
Nikon
Nikon Microscope Solutions delivers advanced imaging technologies and services for the life science, biotech, and clinical research communities. With over a century of optical innovation, Nikon offers exceptional quality from routine microscopes to cutting‑edge confocal and super‑resolution systems. The Nikon BioImaging Lab provides fast, high‑quality, and reproducible contract imaging services, supporting everything from sample prep to data analysis. Nikon also proudly hosts the globally renowned Small World competition, showcasing the beauty and complexity of life as seen through the light microscope.
California Life Sciences
California Life Sciences (CLS) is the state’s leading advocacy organization for the life sciences. CLS advances public policy that promotes innovation and improves access to transformative technologies. With offices in South San Francisco, San Diego, Sacramento, Los Angeles, and Washington DC, CLS has spent the past 30 years supporting organizations of all sizes, from early-stage innovators and startups to established leaders in the fields of biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, and medical technology. CLS’ core mission is to advocate for a world class life sciences ecosystem in California, whose innovation leads to healthier lives around the world.
Advanced Mass Spectrometry Center
Advanced Mass Spectrometry Center at MBC Biolab's 1030 Brittan location. Whether you’re looking for routine quantification or advanced structural insights, our goal is to make high-quality mass spectrometry analysis faster, more affordable, and easier to access—right within your own research space. Leading the center is Dr. Yanan Yang, an accomplished scientist with decades of experience in analytical chemistry and mass spec instrumentation. Yanan brings deep technical expertise from her work at Agilent, as well as academic research in medicinal and biochemistry. She offers both technical rigor and a collaborative approach to support your evolving research needs.