Liverpool Science Park News & Press

A forensic investigation practice, national Health and Social Care charity and biomedical innovation firm are the latest companies to move into the award-winning Liverpool Science Park.

The arrival of Afentis Forensics, The Huntington's Disease Association and Med Epad Ltd brings the total number of organisations based across the Park's two centrally located innovation centres to 65.

Afentis Forensics is a leading forensic investigation practice whose services have been used in numerous high profile and nationally significant cases. The firm offers a broad range of services including computer and telecommunication analysis, audio-visual exhibit assessments, DNA profiling and firearm studies, and is the only forensic provider that makes its own software. 

Afentis has recently launched a tracking device (cell site analysis) which is currently being trailed by the MET, North Wales Police and the British Transport Police, and has attracted international interest from as far afield as Australia.

Afentis' managing director Ross Patel said: "Innovation is at the heart of modern forensics - engineering unique solutions to complex evidence. Our move to the innovation centre shows our continued commitment to excellence in the Criminal Justice System."

Joining Afentis in innovation centre 1 is dynamic England and Wales wide charity The Huntington's Disease Association.
The growing charity, which has over 8,500 members, supports people affected by Huntington's disease (HD) and also provides information to the families, friends and healthcare professionals which support Huntington's disease families.

This year the charity has allocated £100K into research of the disease, and has recently invited projects for breakthrough therapies for the treatment of the disease to apply to the fund.

Cath Stanley, Chief Executive of The Huntington's Disease Association, said: "As a growing organization Liverpool Science Park meets our needs perfectly. It has a central location, professional tone and a friendly feel to the Park community."

Pioneering start-up company Med Epad Ltd has also moved into ic1. The company, which is receiving support from early-stage venture capital firm SPARK Impact, is developing a revolutionary mobile internet device with the potential to dramatically improve patients' health and social care.

Med Epad founder Rob Connell said: "Having visited Liverpool Science Park several times over the past few months my impression of the location, layout and overall feeling of professionalism within the science park left me in no doubt as to why I would want to start my business here."

Chloe Young, business development director at Liverpool Science Park, said: "We are delighted to welcome three such dynamic organisations as Afentis Forensics, The Huntington's Disease Association and Med Epad Ltd to the Park. They are the perfect compliment to Liverpool Science Park's growing community and we wish them every success here at Liverpool Science Park."

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