Selvita S.A. announced a strategic initiative to significantly expand its services portfolio and enter the field of biologic drug discovery and development, by adding comprehensive therapeutic antibody discovery and development capabilities to its portfolio. The company will employ a highly proficient team of experts specializing in the discovery and development of therapeutic antibodies and rent fully equipped laboratories. As Selvita ventures into the dynamic field of biologic drug discovery, it will offer a suite of fully comprehensive antibody-related services, encompassing a wide spectrum of activities essential for therapeutic antibody discovery.

Selvita will open a new research site in Wroclaw, Poland, where it will rent over 400 sq m of laboratories along with all necessary infrastructure. The company has also already secured the equipment required to conduct antibody discovery-related research studies. Selvita plans to initially contract 16 highly experienced scientists, formerly at Pure Biologics, specializing in antibody engineering.

The intention of the company is to double the headcount within the next 3 years. Antibody discovery and development form the cornerstone of expansion into a comprehensive suite of services for biologics drug discovery and development. With biologics emerging as the fastest-growing sector within life sciences, recognize the immense potential of this strategic move.

the company eagerly anticipate welcoming new colleagues and seamlessly integrating the Wroclaw site into Selvita's operations. Entering into the realm of biological drugs discovery and development not only marks a significant expansion for Selvita, but also paves the way for new markets and opportunities. By venturing into this new field, Selvita is poised to augment its existing portfolio of services in small molecules' discovery and development.

The introduction of new services for biologics will also seamlessly complement Selvita's current offerings in the area of production of high-quality recombinant proteins and a comprehensive suite of structural biology services, including the production of recombinant antibodies in various formats, antibody chimerization, engineering of bispecific antibodies, isotype switching, and a range of mAbs-based assays. This strategic expansion enables Selvita to establish a truly comprehensive and competitive offer of "All Under One Roof" Protein Services, addressing the needs and expectations of its current and potential customers, and positioning itself as a partner of choice for companies looking for a high-quality service in this area. With an extensive range of capabilities covering both small molecules and biological drugs, Selvita is primed to meet diverse client needs and seize emerging opportunities in the rapidly evolving biological drugs market.