We understand the frustrations that can come with research – long timelines, high costs and rigid, one-size-fits-all approaches that ignore your programme’s specific needs.
We understand the frustrations that can come with research – long timelines, high costs
and rigid, one-size-fits-all approaches that ignore your programme’s specific needs.
We understand the frustrations that can come with research – long timelines, high costs and rigid, one-size-fits-all approaches that ignore your programme’s specific needs.
Research Assistant
Martyna Debska
With a background in neuroscience and research experience in longevity, precision medicine, and biomarker optimisation, Martyna contributes to advancing projects in biomarker and proteomics research.
Her focus is on supporting the development of innovative approaches that enhance healthcare, with the goal of translating scientific discovery into meaningful applications.
Magela has a background in pharmacology and research experience in healthy aging, Medicine 3.0, and the exploration of novel therapeutics to evaluate their potential for advancing healthcare.
Over the past year, she has expanded her expertise beyond pharmacology, gaining familiarity with diverse bioscience fields including neuroscience, gut health, and immunology. In the lab, she supports lead scientists by ensuring high standards in client work and contributing to the development of impactful research.
Magela Benedetto
Research Assistant
Senior Scientist
Alanna Thomas
Alanna is a Senior Scientist with experience ranging from biomarker discovery for fluid-based biomarkers in neurodegenerative disorders to immunogenicity risk assessment in drug development.
With a background in both academic research and CROs, she helps make cutting-edge platforms and techniques more accessible, empowering teams to accelerate R&D. Passionate about creating the best biomarkers for early diagnosis while ensuring patient safety and efficacy, Alanna works with partners to translate complex science into meaningful breakthroughs.
Principal Scientist
Siiri is a cell and molecular biologist with a strong background in drug development, target discovery and validation, disease phenotyping, and biomarker discovery. She has worked with diverse model systems as well as patient samples, bringing translational perspective to research projects.
With particular expertise in assay development and optimisation, Siiri focuses on turning complex biology into robust readouts that guide decision-making science.
Siiri Salomaa
Priscilla builds partnerships that accelerate biomarker discovery and proteomics research. With a background in biochemistry and experience in business development across cell biology and neuroscience, Priscilla bridges complex science with strategic growth.
At Altheome, Priscilla connects biopharma, biotech, and academic partners with cutting-edge platforms—including ARGO HT, MSD, Simoa, BioFire, and Aviti NGS—to deliver high-quality biomarker analysis and innovative discovery approaches. Her focus is on creating collaborative, long-term partnerships that unlock scientific breakthroughs and deliver meaningful impact in healthcare.
Priscilla Paizaki
Business Development Manager
James has over 20 years experience in the building and optimisation of teams. This includes over 12 years experience of talent acquisition and management in the Biotech Sector
As the Head of People James is committed to creating an environment where the team has the platform to excel. Providing the framework and opportunities to develop skills further, progress careers and exceed personal ambitions. The aim is to create an exceptional team that will bring these sector changing technologies to life.
Head of People
James Hume
Robert Crayton
CTO
With a background in physiology and biomedical science together with the provision of care, medical, scientific and global operations, Robert provides the regulatory foundation and laboratory operations necessary to provide scientific services.
At Altheome, Robert is responsible for the smooth running of highly regulated laboratory operations.
With a background in physiology and biomedical science together with the provision of care, medical, scientific and global operations, Robert provides the regulatory foundation and laboratory operations necessary to provide scientific services.
At Altheome, Robert is responsible for the smooth running of highly regulated laboratory operations.
Chief Strategy Officer
Nuno Madeira do Ó
Nuno is a life sciences entrepreneur and advisor with a background that spans science, business development, and leadership. He has helped several companies grow and bring innovative ideas to market.
Nuno previously co-founded and led Bastion Therapeutics, served as COO at Quest Meat, and spent several years at the Cell and Gene Therapy Catapult, driving international partnerships. Passionate about turning science into real-world impact, Nuno enjoys building bridges between research, business, and people.
Founder & CEO
Adam Shellard
Adam founded Altheome with the goal of rapidly accelerating the journey from scientific discovery to patient impact.
With a background that spans various life science disciplines and driven by the belief that collaboration is the key to breakthroughs, he is dedicated to tackling the toughest scientific challenges alongside partners to unlock insights that drive real progress.
Founder & CEO
Adam Shellard
Adam founded Altheome with the goal of rapidly accelerating the journey from scientific discovery to patient impact.
With a background that spans various life science disciplines and driven by the belief that collaboration is the key to breakthroughs, he is dedicated to tackling the toughest scientific challenges alongside partners to unlock insights that drive real progress.
Senior Scientist
Alanna Thomas
Alanna is a Senior Scientist with experience ranging from biomarker discovery for fluid-based biomarkers in neurodegenerative disorders to immunogenicity risk assessment in drug development.
With a background in both academic research and CROs, she helps make cutting-edge platforms and techniques more accessible, empowering teams to accelerate R&D. Passionate about creating the best biomarkers for early diagnosis while ensuring patient safety and efficacy, Alanna works with partners to translate complex science into meaningful breakthroughs.
Priscilla builds partnerships that accelerate biomarker discovery and proteomics research. With a background in biochemistry and experience in business development across cell biology and neuroscience, Priscilla bridges complex science with strategic growth.
At Altheome, Priscilla connects biopharma, biotech, and academic partners with cutting-edge platforms—including ARGO HT, MSD, Simoa, BioFire, and Aviti NGS—to deliver high-quality biomarker analysis and innovative discovery approaches. Her focus is on creating collaborative, long-term partnerships that unlock scientific breakthroughs and deliver meaningful impact in healthcare.
Priscilla Paizaki
Business Development Manager
James has over 20 years experience in the building and optimisation of teams. This includes over 12 years experience of talent acquisition and management in the Biotech Sector
As the Head of People James is committed to creating an environment where the team has the platform to excel. Providing the framework and opportunities to develop skills further, progress careers and exceed personal ambitions. The aim is to create an exceptional team that will bring these sector changing technologies to life.
Head of People
James Hume
James has over 20 years experience in the building and optimisation of teams. This includes over 12 years experience of talent acquisition and management in the Biotech Sector
As the Head of People James is committed to creating an environment where the team has the platform to excel. Providing the framework and opportunities to develop skills further, progress careers and exceed personal ambitions. The aim is to create an exceptional team that will bring these sector changing technologies to life.
Head of People
James Hume
Robert Crayton
CTO
With a background in physiology and biomedical science together with the provision of care, medical, scientific and global operations, Robert provides the regulatory foundation and laboratory operations necessary to provide scientific services.
At Altheome, Robert is responsible for the smooth running of highly regulated laboratory operations.
Chief Strategy Officer
Nuno Madeira do Ó
Nuno is a life sciences entrepreneur and advisor with a background that spans science, business development, and leadership. He has helped several companies grow and bring innovative ideas to market.
Nuno previously co-founded and led Bastion Therapeutics, served as COO at Quest Meat, and spent several years at the Cell and Gene Therapy Catapult, driving international partnerships. Passionate about turning science into real-world impact, Nuno enjoys building bridges between research, business, and people.
Founder & CEO
Adam Shellard
Adam founded Altheome with the goal of rapidly accelerating the journey from scientific discovery to patient impact.
With a background that spans various life science disciplines and driven by the belief that collaboration is the key to breakthroughs, he is dedicated to tackling the toughest scientific challenges alongside partners to unlock insights that drive real progress.
Founder & CEO
Adam Shellard
Adam founded Altheome with the goal of rapidly accelerating the journey from scientific discovery to patient impact.
With a background that spans various life science disciplines and driven by the belief that collaboration is the key to breakthroughs, he is dedicated to tackling the toughest scientific challenges alongside partners to unlock insights that drive real progress.
Meet our team members
Meet our team members
Meet our team members
Altheome is where ultra-sensitive technology meets expert scientists who are as committed to your research goals as you are.
Altheome is where ultra-sensitive technology meets expert scientists who are as committed to your research goals as you are.
After searching for a CRO that could fully embrace their vision and work alongside them from early-stage concept to late-stage commercialisation – and every stage in between – our founders were inspired to create the organisation they wished they’d had access to.
Altheome is where ultra-sensitive technology meets expert scientists who are as committed to your research goals as you are.
From concept to insight to impact.
The era of biomarker-driven medicine is here, and Altheome is at its forefront, helping research move faster and smarter.
After searching for a CRO that could fully embrace their vision and work alongside them from early-stage concept to late-stage commercialisation – and every stage in between – our founders were inspired to create the organisation they wished they’d had access to.
Altheome is where ultra-sensitive technology meets expert scientists who are as committed to your research goals as you are.
From concept to insight to impact.
The era of biomarker-driven medicine is here, and Altheome is at its forefront, helping research move faster and smarter.
After searching for a CRO that could fully embrace their vision and work alongside them from early-stage concept to late-stage commercialisation – and every stage in between – our founders were inspired to create the organisation they wished they’d had access to.
Altheome is where ultra-sensitive technology meets expert scientists who are as committed to your research goals as you are.
From concept to insight to impact.
The era of biomarker-driven medicine is here, and Altheome is at its forefront, helping research move faster and smarter.
Scientific excellence.
Industry focus.
Scientific excellence.
Industry focus.
Scientific excellence.
Industry focus.
About us
About us
About us
Magela has a background in pharmacology and research experience in healthy aging, Medicine 3.0, and the exploration of novel therapeutics to evaluate their potential for advancing healthcare.
Over the past year, she has expanded her expertise beyond pharmacology, gaining familiarity with diverse bioscience fields including neuroscience, gut health, and immunology. In the lab, she supports lead scientists by ensuring high standards in client work and contributing to the development of impactful research.
Magela Benedetto
Research Assistant
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