Vertebrate Antibodies Ltd (VAL): Your Partner in Innovative Antibody Solutions
Founded by a team of experienced research scientists from the University of Aberdeen, Vertebrate Antibodies Ltd (VAL) understands the specific needs of the global scientific community. We provide a comprehensive range of high-quality monoclonal and polyclonal antibodies designed to empower researchers in academia, biotechnology, medical and the aquaculture industry.
Our unique expertise allows us to develop antibodies for a wide range of species, with a special focus on lower vertebrates. This commitment to diversity and precision means you can explore new research frontiers, from developmental biology to immunology and disease diagnostics. We are dedicated to providing the essential tools you need to succeed in your research and drive the development of novel diagnostic and therapeutic strategies.
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VAL Management

Vertebrate Antibodies Limited (VAL) is an emerging biotech company with a wealth of experience in the development of high performance antibodies to support the life science communities.
VAL was cofounded and is, presently led by research scientists: Ayham Alnabulsi, Beatriz Cash and Steve Bird. The combined expertise of the management team on hybridoma technology, bioinformatics and protein modelling formed the cornerstones of the business. Based on their wealth of experience, the team introduced fundamental technical modifications to the conventional methods, significantly increasing the efficiency and productivity of the technology as well as improving the specificity, reliability and quality of the antibodies produced. These improvements enabled VAL to expand their initial company plans from targeting human cancer markers to new territories such as the aquaculture industry.
VAL is a company formed by scientists to serve scientists. Their focus is to satisfy key research areas and cover a wide spectrum of veterinary species including lower vertebrates to allow scientists to undertake new research and help in the development of novel diagnostic and therapeutic strategies. With a strong team of staff, scientific advisors, a network of international collaborators and distributors, VAL can meet the needs of the customers and make provisions for the demands of specific emerging markets.
To continue to thrive as a business over the next ten years and beyond, VAL will continue developing high quality products for specific niche markets. Their vision is to become the leading company in all of life science research markets through offering new and lasting products and solutions that make a difference.
Directors

Dr Tiehui Wang, Director of Biologicals
Dr Tiehui Wang is a leading immunologist with a research focus on regulation of fish immune system, immune stimulation, and novel vaccine development. Dr Wang will be the Director of Biologicals at VAL to establish and oversee the development and production of novel recombinants, including immune regulatory cytokines, antimicrobial peptides, immune stimulants such as flagellins, vaccine candidates, and disease biomarkers. Combining the existing knowledge and innovative antibody approach at VAL with the recombinant technology and the novel biologicals created by Dr Wang will provide solutions and reagents long sought by the aquaculture sector to advance research, assist in the development of novel diagnostics, therapeutics and vaccines.
Partners & Scientific Advisors
Professor Graeme Murray
Pathology Department-Aberdeen University
Graeme Murray is Professor of Pathology and academic clinical speciality lead for Pathology at the University of Aberdeen. He is lead consultant gastro-intestinal pathologist to NHS Grampian and clinical lead for the Grampian Biorepository. Professor Murray is an internationally recognised pathologist with specific interests in gastro-intestinal pathology and cancer biomarker discovery whereby he has identified and validated tumour markers, some of which have completed a phase 1 clinical trial. Professor Murray will advise on potential tumour biomarkers and novel cancer pathways as well as assessing the clinical potential of VAL’s products.
Professor Christopher Secombes
Scottish Fish Immunology Research Centre-Aberdeen University

Dr Bertrand Collet
Institut National de la Recherche Agronomique

Dr. Aqeel Handil Al Jothery
Physiology Department at College of Veterinary Medicine-Kerbala University – International Marketing Adviser.