Affordable Quality. Faster Delivery. Happy Labs.
★ What We Offer ★ Why Choose Hello Bio ★ Trust & Recognition ★ Meet Our Scientists ★
At Hello Bio, we believe that high-quality research tools should be available to every scientist — not just those with big grants & budgets. Founded by scientists, for scientists, we offer a curated range of affordable, reliable reagents to support life science research across the globe.
Whether you're working in neuroscience, cancer, cell biology, or metabolism, our mission is simple: to help you do more science with your funding — without compromising on quality.
What We Offer
✔ Trusted & Affordable Reagents
We manufacture & supply validated, high-performance biochemicals, antibodies & reagents, used in neuroscience, cell biology, obesity and cancer research. Our range includes:
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✔ Exclusive & Curated Range
We manufacture many of our products in-house (in our UK/Europe-based labs) allowing us to offer exclusive reagents not available elsewhere - all produced to rigorous ISO 9001 & ISO 14001 standards.
✔ Faster Delivery, Fewer Delays
With fulfilment centres in the UK, EU, and USA, we ship in-stock items quickly to keep your research moving.
✔ Scientist-Led Support
Our team is small, friendly, and made up of real scientists. Whether you need technical help or advice, we’re here to support you — no ticketing system, just real people who care.
✔ Responsible & Reliable
By manufacturing most of our products ourselves, we reduce environmental impact and ensure a more stable, responsive supply chain.
✔ Support Beyond the Bench
The Hello Bio blog is a trusted source of practical protocols, researcher interviews, and lab life insights — helping thousands of life scientists around the world.
Why Choose Hello Bio?
✔ Up to 50% Less Than Major Suppliers: We offer affordable pricing on many products compared to the largest suppliers.
✔ Expert Support: You won’t just get great products - you’ll get real support from our team of experts who care about helping you succeed.
✔ Exclusive Products: Some of our innovative and unique reagents are only available through Hello Bio, giving you access to cutting-edge tools you can’t find anywhere else.
We believe that affordable science is possible - and with our Price Pledge, you can be confident that you're getting the best price for high-quality reagents and biochemicals. If you find a better price elsewhere, let us know - we'll do our best to beat it!
Trust and Recognition
We’re proud to be trusted by thousands of researchers around the world:
★ Cited in thousands of peer-reviewed publications
Our reagents are widely used and referenced in the literature across neuroscience, cancer, and cell biology.
★ Award-winning
Named CiteAb's 'Researchers' Choice', voted for by researchers.
★ Rated 4.9/5 by researchers worldwide
We’ve received hundreds of verified reviews praising our quality, speed, and support.
★ Used in top universities and research institutes worldwide
Including labs at Oxford, Harvard, Stanford, the Max Planck Institute, and many more.
★ Loved by our customers
Read what scientists say about working with us — from saving money to speeding up their research.
Scientists Supporting Scientists
At Hello Bio, we’re not just a supplier—we’re a team of scientists who understand the challenges of research firsthand. From sourcing and manufacturing high-quality, low- cost lab reagents to offering expert support, we’re here to help you do more science, with fewer barriers.
Who We Are
Our Founders
Steve Roome
Co-Founder
CEO
» Education: PhD in Chemistry, University of Nottingham, UK
» Background: Postdoc at University of Sussex. 20+ years of experience in the commercial chemical synthesis of small molecule receptor ligands, enzyme modulators, peptides, and fluorescent ligands. Industry experience at Tocris Cookson (now Tocris Bioscience), GE Healthcare, Ascent Scientific and Abcam.
» What I do: Oversee our mission to make science more accessible, ensuring we develop the best possible products at the best possible price for researchers worldwide.
» Fun fact: I came close to naming my first child “Molly-Bdenum”.
Sam Roome
Co-Founder
Marketing Director & Science Communicator
» Education: PhD in Pharmacology, University of Bristol
» Background: Neuroscientist specialising in addiction & reward pathways, scientific wordsmith. Industry experience at Tocris, Ascent Scientific, & Abcam
» What I do: Find creative ways to tell researchers about Hello Bio. Translate complex science into engaging content — from blog articles and scientific guides to educational resources.
» Fun fact: Once tried to explain chemogenetics using only emojis. It mostly worked.
James Flanaghan
Co-Founder
Product Development & Scientific Support,
» Education: BSc in Biology & Biochemistry, University of Keele
» Background: Over a decade of experience in the life sciences industry, developed through real-world work with researchers at Ascent Scientific and beyond.
» What I do: I help scientists get the most from our products — from developing cutting-edge tools to offering expert support and troubleshooting when experiments don’t go to plan.
» Fun fact: I once had to bribe my lab mates with homemade cakes to help me clean up a Brilliant Blue G spillage in the lab. Still not sure if the cake or guilt worked better.
Meet Some of Our Team
Katie Marsalo
USA Office Manager
» Background: A logistics pro and customer advocate with 20+ years of experience, supporting scientists across the U.S. — keeping orders flowing and labs running smoothly.
» What I do: I manage our U.S. operations — overseeing warehouse coordination, order processing, and delivery across North America & Canada. I’m your go-to for fast answers about stock, shipping, and U.S. logistics.
» Fun fact: I have a cat named Rosie who thinks she's the real office manager.
Daria Dolecka
Customer Service Executive
» Background: A customer service specialist with a background in fast-paced international support, fluent in Polish and passionate about helping researchers around the world.
» What I do: I’m one of the first people you’ll speak to if you have a question! I focus on our UK, EU, and international customers. I make sure every Hello Bio customer gets speedy, friendly help with orders, delivery timelines, and product queries — no chatbot in sight.
» Fun fact: I have two mischievous ferrets. If I were naming them today, I’d probably go with “DREADD” and “PSEM”.
Paul Byrne
Head of Chemistry
» Education: PhD in Chemistry, University of Sussex, UK
» Background: A specialist in small-molecule synthesis & drug development. Industry experience at Tocris, Ascent Scientific and Abcam.
» What I do: I design, optimize, and manufacture high-purity biochemicals, peptides, reagents and ligands, ensuring every batch meets strict quality control standards.
» Fun fact: I can name every chemical structure in our catalog… and every 80s rock band hit.
Alen Eapen
DevOps Manager
» Education: PhD in Physiology and Pharmacology, University of Bristol, UK
» Background: A former postdoc in Professor Graham Collingridge’s lab, Alen trained in electrophysiology & computational modelling. Alen first joined Hello Bio as an intern where he used his passion for software engineering to automate time-consuming tasks. He now brings a scientist’s precision to all things tech.
» What I do: I make sure our digital systems are fast, secure, and scientist-friendly — from our website to the behind-the-scenes tech that keeps Hello Bio running smoothly.
» Fun fact: I once recorded from a single neuron - now I enjoy debugging entire software systems.