PRAGUE.BIO WELCOMED
NEW MEMBERS
Prague, 2 December 2024 - The member base of Prague.bio cluster grew in November 2024 as we welcomed Institute of Physiology of the Czech Academy of Sciences and companies Medirekt and Arxada as new members.
Institute of Physiology of the Czech Academy of Sciences (IPHYS) is one of the leading research institutions in the Czech Republic. The Institute is engaged in research in the field of normal and pathological physiology, with the main focus on Nervous system and brain research, Cardiovascular system research and Metabolism research. We are glad that another prestigious research institution joined our association.
Another addition to Prague.bio is company Medirekt partner which is manufacturing and developing medical devices since 2013. It was founded by Jiří Sopuch, who has more than 20 years of experience in the management of manufacturing firms specialising in the production of medical devices. Medirekt is the Czech and Slovak market leader in rectal tubes used for babies suffering with bloating or colics. The company is also developing its own tools and technologies for hole punching, mechanical rounding and grinding the ends of tubes, catheters, stents and drains made from various materials for the health care industry. We look forward to the contributions which new members will bring to our community.
The latest company to join the Prague.bio cluster is the industrial biotechnology company Arxada Biotec Czech Republic. The company stands at the forefront of contract development and manufacturing in the field of microbial fermentation. The experienced team, utilizing unique technological setups and know-how, helps customers from all around the world introduce innovative, sustainable solutions to the market. Multipurpose production lines, supported by state-of-the-art bioprocess and quality control laboratories, manufacture products with applications in the food, cosmetics, and agriculture market segments. The company applies deep scientific knowledge, modern technologies, and long-lasting biomanufacturing expertise to help tackle today's global challenges. Technologies developed at Arxada contribute to human and animal health, environmentally friendly and sustainable agriculture, and offer natural alternatives to traditional chemical processes across various industrial sectors. Arxada Biotec Czech Republic is part of the global specialty chemicals company Arxada, headquartered in Switzerland.
