About Capra Science
Capra Science Antibodies was founded in 2007. Ever since then we have produced custom antibodies crucial to innovations in life science projects, drug development and lifesaving diagnostics. We do this with animal wellbeing as a top priority and deliver high quality antibodies to the whole world out of our purpose-built organic farm in Sweden.
A reliable partner
Capra Science Antibodies is the top choice provider of antibody services for over three hundred companies and research groups worldwide. As an example, the top three largest Danish pharma and biotech companies have long-term business relations with Capra Science. Our antibody expertise, high ethical standard, high success rate, quality assurance and discretion are the main reasons why clients choose us as a reliable partner.
Always exploring
Our mission is to produce high-quality antibodies in line with our core values. This means we will always explore new ways of perfecting animal care. It also means we will evolve new methods of generating reliable synthetic antibodies to reduce the use of animals. This is our passion, and this is what we consider moving into the future in the right direction.
Capra Science Antibodies AB is based on a purpose-built organic farm located in southern Sweden in Europe.
Our base
Capra Science Core Team
Dr Lovisa Hessle Bergman, Ph.D.
Founder and Director
Dr. Hessle Bergman holds a Ph.D. in Medical Genetics. She founded Capra Science Antibodies in 2007 and is also the director of operations.
Dr. Hessle Bergman’s profound antibody knowledge and hands-on experience in every step of antibody production is the solid foundation of Capra Science’s reliable and professional services. Her strong expertise, combined with a sincere passion and love for animals, has proven to be a winning concept for clients and animals alike.
“To me, this work is both heart and passion. My heart, for the devoted care of our animals. My passion, for the commitment to produce crucial antibodies to be used in research, health care diagnostics and drug development.
I honestly enjoy fulfilling each custom production by combining my team’s vast skills of antibody production with each client’s own expertise. Together we generate the requested unique antibodies, vital to their work.”
Dr Viveka Tillgren Ph.D.
Principle Scientist
Dr. Tillgren holds a Ph.D. in Medical Science and has over three decades of experience working with extracellular proteins, including polyclonal and monoclonal antibodies, in almost every modern technique that exists today.
One of Dr. Tillgren’s many strengths is her deep understanding and hands-on experience in a broad range of laboratory techniques ranging from vector or peptide design and cloning, through HPLC, to all variants of ELISA. She has a sincere interest in all aspects of immunology and in driving every antibody generation to a successful product.
“Working with antibodies and all the aspects of their production is both fascinating and rewarding. I think the beauty of Capra Science Antibodies is our compact organization – holding all our processes safely in-house and making internal decision-making processes short.
I’m truly proud of the incredibly high success-rate we have on the projects we take on. ”
Contact us
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What makes us different
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Capra Science Organic Farm is located in southern Sweden.
We are proud to say that Swedish authorities have some of the strictest regulations worldwide for animal keeping, ethics and the environment.
In addition we have chosen to be ISO 9001 as well as organically certified. Our farm is certified organic since many years back and has been awarded multiple times for outstanding animal care.
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Our top priority is to promote healthy animals with strong immune systems.
A strong immune system will give substantially higher levels of antigen-specific antibodies in serum upon an antigen challenge.
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We have developed unique and gentle immunization programs. The programs are adapted to each host and optimized for a generous production of antigen-specific antibodies.
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The entire chain of events in antibody production and downstream processes take place onsite. We have a purpose-built organic farm as well as laboratories. We don't work with subcontractors. This guarantees a high level of quality assurance and IP security.
Top 7 reasons to work with us
Expertise. Our advanced laboratory, in-depth knowledge and robust protocols guarantee the best performing antibodies. The antibody expertise of our staff will be within your reach throughout your project.
Discretion. Your project is safe with us. The whole chain of events in your antibody production and downstream processes are done at Capra Science’s own farm and laboratories with no subcontractors.
Quality. Capra Science holds an ISO 9001 quality assurance to guarantee top product quality.
Cost-efficiency. Our unique animal care program has been optimized to yield a high titer antiserum.
Ethical standards. Animal welfare is our top priority. We run 1st class award-winning animal care facilities at our purpose-built organic farm.
Flexibility. Your antibody production is customized to meet your specific needs.
Personal service. A project with us includes free expert email consultation throughout your antibody production. We enjoy the personal contact with every client. Our scientific curiosity and nerdy ambition to continuously learn and improve, make us good listeners and allow us to deliver exactly what you need.
