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Lateral Flow and Rapid IVD
Contract Research, Development & Manufacture
Working with you when results really matter
Our Story
RAPIvD is a leading contract research and manufacturing company that specialises in developing lateral flow and other in vitro diagnostic (IVD) technologies.
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The company was established in 2018 by one of the world's most experienced IVD scientists, Dr Robert Porter.
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Rob's first project (in the mid 1980’s) was to assist with the development of the first ‘at home’ lateral flow test, Clearblue. This followed his father’s patented technique of using paired monoclonal antibodies to bind to antigens. With almost 40 years of experience in this specialist field, Rob has the knowledge and network to provide customers with new and better lateral flow and other IVD devices.
The covid-19 pandemic demonstrated the value of large-scale, low-cost, convenient and accurate point-of-care diagnostic tests. The increased awareness of the technology accelerated the growing interest in its capabilities.
RAPIvD has a team of dedicated scientists and high quality laboratory and manufacturing facilities at its headquarters in Colworth, Bedfordshire, UK.
The company is ISO 13485 certified.
Our Purpose
We find new and better ways to detect target analytes by helping to make lateral flow and other IVD technology:
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easier, quicker and more convenient to use
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more accurate
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kinder to the planet
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more affordable.
Our Values
We have three core values that guide our work practices, recruitment and the interactions with our customers.
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Knowledge: Our knowledge is our biggest asset, and we pride ourselves on our experience, expertise and a relentless thirst for progress in our field.
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Quality: Our standards are extremely high… and we’re always looking for improvements.
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Integrity: We aim to lead and never to deliberately mis-lead. Ethical and moral robustness is embedded in our culture.
Our Team
Dr Robert Porter (Rob)
Founder, CEO
PhD, Chemistry & Immunodiagnostics
MPhil, Chemistry
BSc, Chemistry
University of Wales, Swansea
Dr Tina Hurst RNutr. MICRv
COO
PhD, Exercise & Nutrition Immunology,
MSc, Environmental Analysis & Health
BSc, Microbiology
Loughborough University; University of Wales, Swansea
Leanne Walker
Research Manager
MSc, Chemical Research (Biological Chemistry)
BSc, Chemistry
University of Leicester
Bella Howard
Research Scientist
BSc, Biological Sciences
University of Reading
Leah Richards
Research Scientist
BSc. Psychology
University of Hertfordshire
Elysia Cartwright
Research Scientist
BSc. Biochemistry & Genetics
Swansea University
Chloë Armitage
Research Scientist
BSc. Biological Sciences
Oxford Brookes University
Katy Kendrick
Quality Manager & Office Manager
Qualified Internal Auditor
Howard Sheppard
Head of Finance
Qualified Accountant
Richard Wightman
Head of Marketing & Communications
BA Politics
University of Wales, Swansea