Bay Area Proteomics CRO

Decode Proteins.
Accelerate Discovery.

Ascend Biosciences delivers ultrasensitive protein quantification through Olink and NULISA platforms — serving academic researchers and pharma/biotech clients from our Hayward, CA lab.

Comprehensive Proteomics Services

From hypothesis-generating discovery to targeted validation — we offer the right panel for every stage of your research.

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Olink Explore HT
5,400+ proteins

The most comprehensive proteomics platform available. Measure over 5,400 proteins with 99.5% specificity — ideal for deep discovery and systems biology studies.

5,400+ proteins 2 µL sample 99.5% specificity Deep discovery
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Olink Reveal
1,034-plex

Our flagship discovery platform. Measure over 1,000 proteins from just 4 µL of sample. Ideal for biomarker discovery and broad immune profiling.

Partial plates 4 µL sample 3-week guarantee
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Olink Target 96
92-plex

Targeted panels across 11 disease areas. Relative quantification in NPX units from just 1 µL of sample. Perfect for focused pathway studies.

1 µL sample 11 panels NPX quant
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Olink Target 48
Up to 45 proteins

Absolute quantification in pg/mL with no bridging normalization needed. Four focused panels: Mouse, Cytokine, Immune Surveillance, and Neurodegeneration.

Absolute quant pg/mL units Mouse panel Neurodegeneration
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Olink Flex
5–30 custom proteins

Build your own panel from a library of ~200 proteins. Relative or absolute quantification from 1 µL. Maximum flexibility for validation studies.

Custom panel 200+ library 1 µL sample
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NULISA Panels
Up to 250-plex

Ultrasensitive cytokine and inflammation detection at fg/mL sensitivity. Mouse panels also applicable to rat samples.

fg/mL sensitivity Inflammation 250 Mouse/Rat
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Assay Development
Custom solutions

Need something beyond off-the-shelf panels? Our team designs and validates custom multiplex immunoassays tailored to your specific targets and matrix.

Custom targets Validation Consulting
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Your Dedicated Proteomics Partner

We combine cutting-edge platforms with hands-on scientific expertise — so you get data you can trust, fast.

3-Week Result Guarantee
We guarantee Olink Reveal results within 3 weeks of sample receipt — no exceptions, no excuses.
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Flexible Plate Options
Partial plate pricing for Olink Reveal means you only pay for the samples you have — no minimum fill requirements.
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Scientific Consulting Included
From panel selection to data interpretation, our team provides expert guidance at every step of your project.
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Publication-Ready Data
Normalized, QC-checked data delivered in formats ready for downstream bioinformatics and publication.
Platform Quick Reference
Olink Explore HT 5,400+ proteins
Olink Reveal 1,034 proteins
Olink Target 96 92 proteins · 11 panels
Olink Target 48 Up to 45 proteins
Olink Flex 5–30 custom
NULISA Up to 250-plex

Local Service,
World-Class Science

Based in Hayward, CA — at the heart of the Bay Area life sciences corridor. We offer conveniences that out-of-state CROs simply can't match.

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Complimentary sample pickup across the Bay Area — we come to you.
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Serving UCSF, Stanford, Berkeley, LLNL and surrounding institutions.
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Pharma & biotech ready — experienced with Genentech, Alector, and local biotech partners.
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Cold chain maintained — samples transported on dry ice, chain of custody documented.
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Hayward, California
San Francisco Bay Area
Serving the entire Bay Area and beyond
3583 Investment Blvd, Unit 2
Hayward, CA 94545

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