AbCellera

AbCellera

Drug Discovery & Development

Mission & Story

Mission

Our vision is to build a company that can repeatedly beat the odds to deliver these medicines. Creating medicines is the most important work we can do.

Founding Story

AbCellera grew out of an academic lab where six scientists had the idea that microfluidics and single-cell analysis could be the basis for increasing the productivity of antibody drug development. Founded by Carl Hansen (CEO) and Véronique Lecault (CTO), the company was built over a decade of partnerships with biotech and pharmaceutical companies working on 100+ discovery programs.

Clinical Focus

Medical conditions and clinical areas addressed by AbCellera.

Vasomotor Symptoms (VMS)/menopauseAtopic DermatitisAutoimmunityOncologyNeurological diseasesInflammatory conditions

Who It Serves

Pharmaceutical companiesBiotechnology companiesVenture capital firms

Milestones & Awards

Recent Milestones

Phase 1/2 trial initiated for ABCL635 (first-in-class NK3R antibody for VMS). Phase 1 trial initiated Q3 2025 for ABCL575 (atopic dermatitis). ABCL688 entered IND-enabling studies Q2 2025. Shifted strategic focus in 2023 from partnerships to advancing internal pipeline. Developed COVID-19 antibody medicines with Eli Lilly that reached clinic.

Awards & Recognition

Carl Hansen: EY Canada's Entrepreneur of Year. Véronique Lecault: Canada's Top 40 Under 40, uOttawa Alumna of the Year, UBC Faculty of Applied Science Dean's Medal of Distinction, L'Oreal-UNESCO For Women in Science Mentorship Award.

Key Partnerships

Eli LillyDARPADenaliEmpiricoVersant VenturesAtlas VentureAbdera40+ pharmaceutical and biotech partners

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Last updated Jun 28, 2026

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