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hVIVO is a full-service early phase contract research organisation (CRO) and the world leader in testing infectious and respiratory disease vaccines and therapeutics using human challenge clinical trials.
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hVIVO Description
hVIVO plc (Ticker: HVO) is a full-service early phase Contract Research Organisation (CRO) and the global leader in human challenge trials. The Company delivers end-to-end clinical development services to a diverse and expanding client base, including seven of the world’s ten largest biopharma companies.
hVIVO specialises in conducting human challenge trials across multiple infectious and respiratory indications, leveraging its state-of-the-art quarantine facility in London—the largest of its kind worldwide. The Company also offers comprehensive virology and immunology laboratory services.
The Group provides fully integrated drug development solutions from preclinical stages through Phase II trials, alongside patient recruitment via FluCamp. Additionally, its five clinical sites support outpatient Phase II and III trials, ensuring a seamless and efficient pathway from discovery to late-stage development.
hVIVO Integrated Service Platform
Your clinical development partner
hVIVO is a full-service, early-phase clinical development partner and the global leader in human challenge trials. With integrated capabilities spanning consultancy, clinical trials, laboratory services, recruitment, and storage, the Company supports biopharma clients in accelerating development timelines and generating high-quality data. Its purpose-built facilities and expert-led approach enable efficient, end-to-end delivery across complex therapeutic areas.
Delivering trials across all phases
hVIVO delivers clinical trial services across Phase I to Phase III, supporting the progression of therapies from first-in-human studies through to later-stage development. With specialist expertise in early-phase and complex study designs, the Company provides efficient trial execution, high-quality data, and seamless integration with laboratory and recruitment capabilities to optimise outcomes and accelerate development programmes.
Strategic guidance at every stage
hVIVO’s consultancy services provide strategic and scientific guidance across the clinical development lifecycle. From regulatory strategy and trial design to due diligence and investor readiness, the team supports clients in making informed decisions at every stage. Combining deep therapeutic expertise with practical delivery experience, hVIVO helps optimise development pathways and reduce risk.
Advanced laboratory capabilities
hVIVO offers comprehensive laboratory services to support clinical trials and translational research, including bioanalytical testing, virology, immunology, and biomarker analysis. Its state-of-the-art facilities, including CL3 laboratories, enable high-quality sample processing and data generation. Fully integrated with clinical operations, these capabilities ensure consistency, speed, and scientific rigour across studies.
Decades of experience
hVIVO is the global leader in human challenge trials, with a heritage dating back decades and unmatched operational expertise. These studies involve the controlled exposure of volunteers to pathogens to generate early efficacy data, enabling faster and more cost-effective decision-making. hVIVO’s purpose-built quarantine facilities and specialist models support a wide range of infectious diseases.
Secure and compliant storage
hVIVO provides secure, compliant storage solutions for biological samples and clinical materials through its specialist cryostorage capabilities. With robust infrastructure and quality-controlled processes, the Company ensures the integrity and traceability of samples across the clinical development lifecycle. These services are fully integrated with laboratory and clinical operations for seamless handling and access.
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