As we celebrate the successes of women this March, it is particularly relevant to recognise the outstanding achievements of our company, Next Biosciences, founders Kim Hulett and Dr Yvonne Holt, who started a pioneering biotech company in South Africa 20 years ago.
Our dynamic women-led company has steadily evolved into a dominant player in the South African biotechnology landscape, supporting women through various stages of their reproductive health journey, with science.
Next Biosciences celebrates 20 years of business this month, and a well-deserved position as leaders in Reproductive Healthcare.
The application of biotechnology to reproductive health includes various test options to aid women during informed decision-making in reproductive healthcare moments that matter the most, before or during pregnancy.
Our includes genetic testing options to achieve the following outcomes:
- To identify the risk of recurrence of inherited genetic conditions (CarrierScreen)
- To determinefetal chromosomal abnormalities in early pregnancy (TriScreen)
- To ensure the selection of chromosomally normal embryos for IVF implantation (PGT)
- To establish the right environment and time for embryo transfer, enhancing IVF success. (Endometrial Health)
- To provide clinical insights into the potential causes behind pregnancy loss (POCScreen)
Alongside the success of the Netcells stem cell storage facility and our growing involvement in reproductive healthcare, the biotechnology reach of Next Biosciences further extends to our Longevity Health and Biologics divisions.
Here we invest in the manufacturing of biological products by utilising the power of the placenta, as well as offer practitioner approved consumer health and wellness tests, respectively. This includes regenerative eye and wound care products, lifestyle genetic testing, gut microbiome testing, and pharmacogenomic testing.
Our strategic engagement with medical collaborators, and dedicated team of doctors, scientists, genetic counsellors and business innovators are committed to medical excellence which marks Next Biosciences as a trustworthy destination for specialised medical support in the broad arena of women’s health including fertility, pregnancy, genetics, and longevity.
Women supporting women has been a winning formula
The success of Netcells and many parallel accomplishments of Next Biosciences has been equally propelled by one woman’s ceaseless drive to pursue her business inspiration, and the lasting support and hard work of her co-founder.
To this end, we salute the incredible women behind the scenes of our progressive company and their passion for possibility which they so willingly share.