About Cotton Mouton Diagnostics

Located just off Junction 32 of the M4 in Cardiff, Cotton Mouton Diagnostics Ltd (CMD) is a one-stop shop for all your endotoxin testing needs.

We operate a UKAS accredited testing laboratory No. 23137 for endotoxin testing services, under an ISO 9001 Quality Management System certified by BSI under certificate number FS749484.

Our services cover routine testing of liquid pharmaceutical products, method development and validation, and low endotoxin recovery studies.

For laboratories wishing to perform testing in-house, the CMD αBET® System provides a fast and sensitive solution using just a fraction of the usual reagent and sample volumes. The system combines FUJIFILM Wako’s licensed turbidimetric LAL reagent with CMD’s proprietary magneto-optical platform to deliver best-in-class performance.

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Meet the Team

  • Jenna Bowen

    SENIOR EXECUTIVE OFFICER

    A pharmacist and CMD co-founder, Jenna leads the company’s strategy and growth. Passionate about innovation, she champions sustainable endotoxin testing that delivers real-world benefits to customers.

  • Chris Allender

    CHIEF SCIENTIFIC OFFICER

    CMD co-founder and scientist with 40 years’ experience across academia and industry, Chris brings deep technical insight and curiosity to every challenge, ensuring CMD’s technologies meet the highest scientific standards.

  • Ben Jones

    TECHNICAL SALES & MARKETING COORDINATOR

    With extensive experience in bio diagnostic sales, Ben connects customers with CMD’s technologies. He leads sales, marketing, and distributor partnerships to support global growth and customer success.

  • Alex Morgan

    PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

    An engineer specialising in microfluidics and electronic systems, Alex drives CMD’s product innovation. His cross-sector experience fuels his passion for creating transformative diagnostic technologies.

  • Claire Farnham-Trezise

    FINANCE & OFFICE MANAGER

    With over 30 years in finance and administration, Claire keeps CMD running smoothly. She oversees financial operations, payroll, and office management, bringing stability and structure to the team.

  • Raphael Matelon

    SENIOR INSTRUMENTATION DEVELOPMENT SCIENTIST

    An applied physicist with 25 years’ experience in magneto-optic sensing, Raphael pioneers CMD’s instrumentation. His passion for innovation drives continual advancements in diagnostic technology.

  • Katy Jones

    LABORATORY TECHNICIAN

    Katy supports CMD’s consumable production and laboratory operations. Currently studying Medical Pharmacology, she combines academic learning with hands-on experience to contribute to CMD’s scientific excellence.