Asterand Bioscience
Biotechnology ResearchMichigan, United States51-200 Employees
Asterand Bioscience specializes in providing human tissue and tissue-based research materials for drug discovery scientists. Its offerings aim to speed up the identification and validation of drug targets and to improve the selection of drug candidates with increased chances of clinical success. The company traces its origins to 2006, formed by the merger of Asterand, a tissue biorepository, and Pharmagene, a tissue-based drug discovery firm. Headquartered in Detroit, Michigan, the organization operates within the biotechnology research sector and serves scientists working on therapeutic development. In 2017, Asterand Bioscience became part of BioIVT, linking its tissue resources to a broader global platform for biospecimen solutions. The business is described as mid-sized, reflecting its position within the industry as a focused provider of human-tissue-based research inputs.