Humana Biosciences

Humana Biosciences is an active preclinical contract research organization specializing in tailored translational pharmacology studies. The company provides custom-designed in vitro and in vivo experimental models to improve the predictive value of preclinical drug development. Its core areas include gastroenterology, urology, respiratory diseases, dermatology, and nephrology. The company collaborates with nutraceutical firms and those working with medicinal plant extracts. Internal R&D focuses on botulinum toxin potency testing, advanced cell culture systems for respiratory disease modeling, animal models for asthma/COPD research, and comparative smooth muscle pharmacology using pig/human tissues. Founded by Dr. Stefano Palea—a recognized expert in urological pharmacology—the team has deep experience across pharma/biotech/academia with over 750 peer-reviewed publications collectively.