Neuron Experts

What Neuron Experts does

Neuron Experts is a privately held French Contract Research Organization founded in 2008 and headquartered in Marseille, operating from a 200 m² specialized laboratory. The company provides B2B preclinical research services focused on neuropharmacology and neurodermatology, using primary neuronal cell cultures (cortical, hippocampal, dopaminergic, motor, sensory neurons) and human iPS-derived neuron models to evaluate neuro-active compounds for pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and cosmetics clients.

Its service portfolio is organized into three pillars — Advisory, R&D, and Customized Solutions — backed by a product catalog of isolated cell cultures, multi-cell co-culture systems (neuron-glial, neuron-muscle, neuron-skin), organotypic cultures (DRG, spinal cord, neuromuscular junction), human iPS-derived neurons, and automated image analysis using InCell 2200 and Image Xpress Confocal microscopes with custom segmentation algorithms. Disease-specific applications span neurodegenerative indications (Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, Huntington's, ALS, multiple sclerosis, stroke, neuropathies) and neurodermatology indications (wound healing, ageing, pigmentation, itch, sensitive skin, muscle tonicity), including a proprietary method for generating soluble amyloid-beta oligomers for Alzheimer's studies.

Revenue is generated through project-based contract research engagements delivered via direct enterprise sales, with no public pricing or disclosed financials. The company is founder-controlled (CEO Rémy Steinschneider) and operates with 1-10 employees. In January 2026, Neuron Experts formed the INSPiRE consortium with Motac Neuroscience and Cynbiose to deliver integrated in vitro, in vivo, and NHP preclinical neuroscience services.

Name

Neuron Experts

Legal name

Neuron Experts

Website

https://neuronexperts.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Neuron Experts is a privately held French CRO founded in 2008 that provides preclinical contract research in neuropharmacology and neurodermatology using primary neuronal cultures and human iPS-derived neuron models for pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and cosmetics clients.

Ownership category

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Product category

Preclinical Neuroscience Contract Research Services

NAICS

Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology) (541714)

SIC

Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731)

akta.pro primary industry

Specialty Therapeutic-Area CROs (e.g., oncology/rare disease) (HLAGAAAL)

Keywords

• Contract research services
• Neuronal cell cultures
• Preclinical drug discovery
• Neuropharmacology assays
• Neurodermatology research

Headquarters

HQ city

Marseille

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Contract Research Services: B2B CRO services providing specialized laboratory research on neuro-active compounds for pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies. Revenue generated through project-based contracts for drug discovery and preclinical development.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Neuron Experts is a French Contract Research Organization (CRO) that provides B2B laboratory research services built on primary neuronal cell cultures and human iPS-derived neuron models. Its portfolio covers Advisory (preclinical development guidance), R&D (continuous development of new cellular models), and Customized Solutions (client-tailored testing programs) across Neuropharmacology (Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, Huntington's, stroke, ALS, neuropathies, multiple sclerosis) and Neurodermatology (wound healing, ageing, pain, inflammation, pigmentation, itch, sensitive skin, muscle tonicity). Supporting offers include Isolated Cell Culture, Co-Culture Systems, Organotypic Cultures, Human iPS Cell Services, and automated Image Analysis using InCell 2200 and Image Xpress Confocal microscopes.

Product overview

Neuron Experts is a French Contract Research Organization (CRO) offering a unified portfolio of neuroscience research services organized around three core pillars: Advisory (preclinical development guidance), R&D (novel cellular model development), and Customized Solutions (client-tailored testing programs). The company's offerings span four product categories: Isolated Cell Culture (primary neurons, glial cells, muscle cells, skin cells), Co-Culture Systems (neuron-glial, neuron-muscle, neuron-skin), Organotypic Cultures (DRG, spinal cord, neuromuscular junction), and Human iPS Cell Services (cortical, dopaminergic, sensory, motor neurons). Supporting capabilities include automated Image Analysis using InCell 2200 and Image Xpress Confocal with custom segmentation algorithms. Disease-focused applications are delivered through two divisions: Neuropharmacology (targeting Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, Huntington's, stroke, ALS, neuropathies, multiple sclerosis) and Neurodermatology (covering wound healing, ageing, pain, inflammation, pigmentation, itch, cooling effects, sensitive skin, muscle tonicity).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• INSPiRE: Integrated Neuroscience Solutions for Preclinical Research - a consortium combining Neuron Experts' in vitro expertise with Motac Neuroscience and Cynbiose for translational CNS drug development.

Products and services

• Advisory Services Expert guidance in preclinical development of neuro-active compounds, including R&D program support, molecule development, and disease indication strategies for pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and cosmetics clients in neuropharmacology and neurodermatology.
• Research and Development Services Continuous development of new cellular models including neurodegenerative disease models, neuron-skin interaction models, and human iPS cell-derived neurons for physiologically accurate human testing, delivered as CRO R&D services.
• Customized Solutions Tailored experimental programs to identify neuroprotective and neurotrophic effects of new molecules, using proprietary primary neuronal cell assays developed in close collaboration with pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and cosmetics clients, including functional activity experiments such as electric activity, calcium release, and cellular contractions for nerve-muscle co-culture.
• Isolated Cell Culture Primary cell culture offering including cortical neurons, hippocampal neurons, mesencephalic dopaminergic and GABAergic neurons, spinal cord motoneurons, sensory neurons, glial cells (astrocytes, microglia, oligodendrocytes, Schwann cells), muscle cells, keratinocytes, and melanocytes, supplied for client research programs.
• Co-Culture Systems Advanced multi-cell culture models combining neurons with glial cells, muscle cells, other neurons, and skin cells (keratinocytes, melanocytes) to study complex cellular interactions and disease mechanisms for client research programs.
• Organotypic Cultures Explant culture offering including dorsal root ganglia (DRG), spinal cord explants, and neuromuscular junction preparations for more physiologically relevant testing environments.
• Human iPS Cell Services Induced pluripotent stem cell-derived neurons including cortical, dopaminergic, sensory, and motor neurons, enabling human-relevant testing closer to physiological conditions for client research programs.
• Image Analysis Services Automated image analysis services using InCell 2200 and Image Xpress Confocal microscopes with custom segmentation algorithms and visualization functions for quantifying cellular parameters across 4 wavelengths up to 60x magnification.
• Neurodermatology Services In vitro models for cosmetic and dermatological research including wound healing, skin ageing, peripheral/neuropathic pain, inflammation, pigmentation, itch, cooling effects, sensitive skin, and muscle tonicity assays using human iPS-derived sensory neurons, delivered to cosmetics and personal care clients.
• Neuropharmacology Services Cellular models for neurodegenerative disease research covering Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, Huntington's disease, stroke/senile dementia, ALS, neuropathies, and multiple sclerosis using primary neuronal cultures, delivered to pharmaceutical and biotechnology clients.

Quantifiable outcome

• Accelerate research and drug development for CNS disorders through integrated in vitro, in vivo, and NHP translational solutions

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Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature4 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Motac NeurosciencecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Motac Neuroscience is a leading preclinical CRO providing specialized research services for disorders of the central nervous system, including neurodegenerative conditions. They offer in vivo expertise complementing Neuron Experts' in vitro assays. Together with Neuron Experts and Cynbiose, they form the INSPiRE consortium for integrated neuroscience solutions.
• CynbiosecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Cynbiose is a specialty CRO unique in Europe dedicated to preclinical research services with core expertise in non-human primate (NHP) models. They provide customized and value-added services for infectious respiratory diseases and brain disorders. Together with Neuron Experts and Motac, they form the INSPiRE consortium.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Evotec: Global contract research and discovery company with neuroscience disease-area capabilities including iPSC-derived neuron platforms. Overlaps with Neuron Experts on iPS-derived neuronal assay services.
• Sygnature Discovery: UK-based integrated drug discovery CRO with significant CNS/neuroscience capabilities including in vitro and in vivo assays. Larger and broader portfolio than Neuron Experts but overlaps on CNS CRO services.
• Charles River Laboratories: Large global CRO with neuroscience discovery, safety assessment, and iPSC-derived neuron services. A broad incumbent against which Neuron Experts competes for outsourced CNS work.
• Eurofins Discovery: Discovery and preclinical CRO division of Eurofins offering broad in vitro pharmacology services including CNS/neuroscience panels. Larger alternative for clients seeking specialty assays at scale.

Direct peers

• reMYND: Belgian neuroscience-focused CRO developing in vivo and in vitro models for Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and diabetes. Closely comparable specialty therapeutic-area CRO serving pharma CNS drug discovery.
• Cynbiose: European specialty CRO dedicated to preclinical research with core expertise in non-human primate (NHP) models, including brain disorders. INSPiRE consortium partner and a direct peer in translational CNS research.
• Porsolt: French preclinical CRO offering efficacy and safety studies in CNS and other therapeutic areas. Same country and similar size as Neuron Experts, with an overlapping CNS customer base.
• Motac Neuroscience: Preclinical CRO specializing in in vivo CNS and neurodegenerative disease research. Direct consortium partner within INSPiRE and the closest comparable specialty neuroscience CRO to Neuron Experts.
• Neuroservice: French electrophysiology-focused CRO providing in vitro and in vivo CNS assays for pharma and biotech. Comparable in geography, scale, and neuroscience specialization.

Emerging players

• Axol Bioscience: Specialty provider of iPSC-derived neurons and neural cell culture products for research and drug discovery. Partial overlap with Neuron Experts' iPS-derived neuron catalog and primary culture offering.

Market position

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Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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