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Early-stage programs can’t afford delays or uncertain results. Our Lake Forest laboratory delivers rapid, high-quality biomarker and pathology data — so your team can move forward with confidence.
Start Fast in California. Scale Globally with CellCarta.
✔ Speed without compromising quality
✔ Pathologist-driven science
✔ In-house biobank
✔ Global CRO network
"As we advance our next-generation ADCs into phase 1, our success depends heavily on choosing the right CRO partners and CellCarta clearly stood out. CellCarta was one of very few CROs able to deliver the full scope of biomarker work we required under one roof. For a small team, that integrated capability makes our lives a lot easier."
Senior Director, Translational Medicine · ADC Biotech Company
From early research through CDx Development
CellCarta supports highly customized biomarker strategies and large-scale global studies across the full biomarker continuum — from translational research through clinical development and companion diagnostic (CDx) advancement. Start fast in California and scale globally with CellCarta’s owned global laboratory network.
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Connect directly with our Lake Forest, California team. Tell us about your program, and a CellCarta scientist will contact you to discuss how we can support you.
➜ Direct access to pathologists and project leads from day one
➜ Rapid turnaround times built for early-stage decision-making
➜ Flexible collaboration that adapts as your program evolves
➜ Start fast in California — scale globally across the CellCarta network
Trusted by Our Clients
The CellCarta California Expertise
Speed, flexibility, and scientific partnership — backed by our global CRO network
The rigor and quality of your early-stage programs play a defining role in the success of your therapeutic development. Our Lake Forest laboratory offers the histopathology services needed to make rapid, confident decisions — while ensuring the transition to global later-stage programs is seamless.
Speed Without Compromising Quality
Pathologist-validated data delivered on early-stage timelines, with the rigor required to support critical program decisions.
Flexibility for Programs That Evolve
As study requirements evolve, we adapt protocols, scope, and timelines to match your scientific direction. Whether your program expands, pivots, or accelerates, we are built to flex with it.
Confidence in Your Data
Scientific rigor and quality control processes are at the center of every project — delivering high-quality, reliable results from day one.
Direct Scientific Partnership
Work as one team with our scientists and pathologists — with real-time updates and meaningful dialogue.
In-house Biobank Access
Immediate specimen availability eliminates sourcing delays and accelerates project initiation.
Built for Global Expansion
Start locally and transition seamlessly across CellCarta's owned global laboratory network as your program advances.
Speed Without Compromising Quality
Pathologist-validated data delivered on early-stage timelines, with the rigor required to support critical program decisions.
The Lake Forest Expertise
Flexibility for Programs That Evolve
As study requirements evolve, we adapt protocols, scope, and timelines to match your scientific direction. Whether your program expands, pivots, or accelerates, we are built to flex with it.
The Lake Forest Expertise
Why teams choose our California site: speed, flexibility, scientific partnership, and confidence in your data, backed by our global CRO network
The rigor and quality of your early-stage programs play a defining role in the success of your therapeutic development. Our Lake Forest laboratory offers the histopathology services needed to make rapid, confident decisions — while ensuring the transition to later-stage global programs is seamless.
Direct Scientific Partnership
Work as one team with our scientists and pathologists — with real-time updates and meaningful dialogue.
The Lake Forest Expertise
In-house Biobank Access
Immediate specimen availability eliminates sourcing delays and accelerates project initiation .
The Lake Forest Expertise
Confidence in Your Data
Scientific rigor and quality control processes are at the center of every project — delivering high-quality, reliable results from day one.
The Lake Forest Expertise
Built for Global Expansion
Start locally and transition seamlessly across CellCarta’s owned global laboratory network as your program advances.
The Lake Forest Expertise
The CellCarta California Expertise
Trusted by the 17 of the top 20 pharma companies
20 years supporting Phase 1, Phase 2 and Phase 3 programs
From concept to validated histopathology assay in under 3 months.
Platform Agnostic: Dako, Leica, Ventana, Sakura and now the COMET from Lunaphore.
Specialized in ADC biomarker profiling
Trusted by the 17 of the top 20 pharma companies
20 years. Supporting Phase 1, Phase 2, and Phase 3 programs.
From concept to validated histopathology assay in under 3 months.
Platform Agnostic: Dako, Leica, Ventana, Sakura and now the COMET from Lunaphore.
Specialized in ADC biomarker profiling
PBMC Processing
Same-day PBMC processing following robust SOPs across labs in NA, EU, Australia, and China.
PBMC Processing
Same-day PBMC processing following robust SOPs across labs in NA, EU, Australia, and China.
What Our Clients Say
The Lake Forest Expertise
“CellCarta was able to present a proposal in less than a week and they were ready to contract to get kits to our sites as soon as possible. They offered expedited start up without breaking the bank on costs to get the database and lab manual ready for review and sign off faster than any other central lab I've come across.”
Lead Outsourcing Director, Biopharma
The Lake Forest Expertise
“CellCarta was extremely helpful with the data analysis: great shout out to the data analysis team! The team in MTL was super fast and super professional!”
Biopharma Partner
The Lake Forest Expertise
"CellCarta’s project managers are supportive and attentive — they coordinate with your data team, CRO/CRAs, and other vendors as needed. They don't wait for us as the sponsor to bring issues up; they bring concerns to our attention and come prepared with resolution options.”
Lead Outsourcing Director, Biopharma
What Our Clients Say
“CellCarta was able to present a proposal in less than a week and they were ready to contract to get kits to our sites as soon as possible. They offered expedited start up without breaking the bank on costs to get the database and lab manual ready for review and sign off faster than any other central lab I've come across.”
Lead Outsourcing Director, Biopharma
“CellCarta was extremely helpful with the data analysis: great shout out to the data analysis team! The team in MTL was super fast and super professional!”
Biopharma Partner
"CellCarta’s project managers are supportive and attentive — they coordinate with your data team, CRO/CRAs, and other vendors as needed. They don't wait for us as the sponsor to bring issues up; they bring concerns to our attention and come prepared with resolution options.”
Lead Outsourcing Director, Biopharma