Joined Bio Acquires BioSample Connect, Accelerating Growth of its Patient-Centered Research Marketplace
Strategic acquisition brings immediate revenue, established customer relationships, and key talent to Joined Bio's innovative platform connecting researchers with willing participants.
Lexington, MA — March 20, 2025 — Joined Bio, an emerging leader in democratizing medical research through its patient marketplace platform, today announced the acquisition of BioSample Connect, a specialized provider of biospecimen collection and management services for life science researchers. This strategic acquisition immediately strengthens Joined Bio's market position and accelerates its mission to create seamless connections between researchers and individuals willing to participate in advancing medical knowledge.
The acquisition brings several immediate strategic advantages to Joined Bio:
Immediate Revenue Stream: BioSample Connect's established business brings immediate revenue to Joined Bio while the company continues development of its comprehensive technology platform.
Established Customer Relationships: Access to BioSample Connect's existing client base of life science researchers provides Joined Bio with valuable relationships and insights from active users in the research ecosystem.
Key Leadership Addition: Bill Arteca, formerly President at BioSample Connect, joins Joined Bio as Head of Growth and Operations, bringing extensive industry experience and operational expertise.
Technology Integration Pathway: Projects currently managed through BioSample Connect will transition to Joined Bio's advanced technology platform as it becomes available in early spring, providing a ready base of users for the new system.
"This acquisition represents a significant milestone in Joined Bio's growth strategy," said Christopher Ianelli, Founder and co-CEO of Joined Bio. "By bringing together BioSample Connect's operational excellence and customer relationships with our innovative technology platform, we're creating a powerful solution that addresses critical challenges in the research ecosystem. We're particularly excited to welcome Bill Arteca to our leadership team, as his expertise will be invaluable as we scale our operations."
Joined Bio is developing a comprehensive marketplace that connects life science researchers who need access to patients, specimens, and data with individuals willing to participate in various research initiatives. The company's proprietary technology integrates with electronic medical records (with individual consent) and leverages AI to efficiently match researchers with appropriate participants based on specific health profiles and research requirements.
Bill Arteca, newly appointed Head of Growth and Operations at Joined Bio, commented: "I'm thrilled to join the Joined Bio team at this exciting inflection point. The vision of creating a truly patient-centered research marketplace aligns perfectly with what we've been building at BioSample Connect, but with much greater technological capabilities and scale potential. I look forward to helping ensure a smooth transition for our existing customers and expanding our services through Joined Bio's innovative platform."
The acquisition is effective immediately, with integration of operations already underway. BioSample Connect customers will continue to receive uninterrupted service while gaining access to additional capabilities as Joined Bio's technology platform launches in the coming months.
For more information about Joined Bio and its services, visit www.joined.bio.
About Joined Bio
Joined Bio is creating a revolutionary marketplace that reimagines the connection between medical research and patient participation. Through its AI-powered platform that securely analyzes electronic health records (provided with consent), the company precisely matches researchers with willing participants for specimen collections, data sharing, and various other study types. This dual-benefit ecosystem allows individuals to maintain control over their participation while earning compensation and gives researchers efficient access to ideal study participants—accelerating scientific discovery for everyone.
About BioSample Connect
BioSample Connect has specialized in providing biospecimen collection and management services for life science researchers, connecting research teams with the biological samples needed to advance their studies. The company has built a reputation for quality, reliability, and ethical practices in specimen acquisition and handling.
