About us

Our History

CanCan Diagnostics was founded in September 2022 and spun out from the University of Edinburgh by Dr. Maciej Parys with the support of the University of Edinburgh.

CanCan launched K9 Liquid DX and K9 Tissue TMB MSI in March 2024 for dogs, FL9 Tissue Core for cats in September 2026 and FK9 Liquid DX Q1 2027 for cats.

CanCan currently serves over 50 oncologists, clinics and universities in 20 countries, and growing.

CanCan research has been recognized and supported by several grants, including Innovate UK ICURe grant, and 3x BBSRC Campus Innovation Grants, and received the Scottish 2026 “Innovation: Animal Health, Agritech, and Aquaculture” Life Sciences Award.

Our culture and research are rooted in academia, and we participate in numerous research projects with universities, including the following clinical trials: