About Us

Ascend is a gene to GMP development partner working to support the next-generation of life-science innovators in bringing advanced therapy products to patients. Our team of experts offer unparalleled insight and collaboration in delivering your products from the bench through the clinic and beyond.

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Our Mission

Our mission is to create the most effective, highest-quality, scalable advanced therapies possible to improve human health.

Our Vision

Our vision is to help customers aim higher and achieve more than traditional biomanufacturing models.

Our Philosophy

Our philosophy is to Aim Higher in everything:

Higher levels

of customer service

Higher yields

of AAV

Higher purity

of fully loaded vector

Higher sensitivity

of assays

Higher proportion

of milestones met

Higher number

of batches per year

Higher levels

of customer service

Higher yields

of AAV

Higher purity

of fully loaded vector

Higher sensitivity

of assays

Higher proportion

of milestones met

Higher number

of batches per year

Our Investors

Our Locations

Ascend operates across three key locations, strategically positioned to support life science innovators in advancing gene therapy products. Our expert teams collaborate closely with partners at every stage, from early development to clinical application and beyond. Explore our locations and discover how we can support your journey.

Our Locations