About us
Our foundation
Cormoran Biotech was founded by Dr. Ramon Kranaster and Dr. Dominik Gauss with the vision to combine scientific excellence with professional manufacturing and quality management.
Built on deep expertise in PCR technology, assay development, and regulatory-oriented workflows, the company was created to deliver modern molecular biology tools with exceptional performance, strong support, and dependable supply.
Our Mission
At Cormoran Biotech, our mission is to make molecular diagnostics and PCR-based workflows faster, more robust, and more accessible. We develop high-performance reagents and ready-to-use solutions that enable reliable results even under challenging sample conditions. Our goal is to support laboratories with products they can trust, from research applications to routine diagnostics.
Our values
Scientific rigor, reliability, and customer focus define everything we do. We believe that quality is not an extra feature, but the foundation of every successful experiment and diagnostic decision. With a strong commitment to transparency, consistency, and long-term partnerships, we create products designed for reproducibility and real-world laboratory performance.
Get to know the team
Dr. Ramon Kranaster
CEO & R&D lead
Dr. Ramon Kranaster is Co-Founder and CEO of Cormoran Biotech and leads the company’s Research & Development activities. With a strong scientific background in chemistry and biotechnology, he is responsible for the development of robust PCR and molecular diagnostic solutions, from early concept to validated assay performance. His focus lies on innovative product design, high sensitivity detection systems, and translating complex molecular biology into reliable tools for real-world laboratory workflows.
Dr. Dominik Gauss
CEO & Quality and Operations lead
Dr. Dominik Gauss is Co-Founder and CEO of Cormoran Biotech and leads Quality Management and operational excellence. With a strong focus on regulatory requirements, process control, and consistent product performance, he ensures that Cormoran Biotech delivers reliable and reproducible reagents that meet the highest standards. His work bridges scientific development and scalable production, ensuring quality and compliance from raw materials to the final product.