VICTORIA, British Columbia — Bruker and the University of Victoria-Genome British Columbia Proteomics Centre (UVic GBC Proteomics Centre) have announced a collaborative effort for the development and validation of high-throughput assays for determining hemoglobin variants and diabetes risk, using Bruker´s MALDI Biotyper platform for clinical mass spectrometry, and based on intellectual property developed at the […]

SALT LAKE CITY and LEXINGTON, Mass.,– Myriad Genetics, Inc. (Nasdaq:MYGN) and RainDance Technologies, Inc. today announced that they have entered into a commercial agreement whereby Myriad will adopt RainDance’s ThunderStorm™ Target Enrichment System for Myriad’s next-generation sequencing based Hereditary Cancer Panel (HCP) test. As part of this agreement, Myriad and RainDance have signed a multi-year […]

SEATTLE, Wash. – NanoString® Technologies, Inc., a privately held provider of life science tools for translational research and molecular diagnostic products, today announced that it has secured an option to an exclusive worldwide license for a 186-gene signature that could be used to determine the prognosis of patients diagnosed with the most common type of […]

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, – BioFire Diagnostics, Inc. today announced that it has submitted the FilmArray Blood Culture Identification (BCID) Panel to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for 510(k) clearance. The submission comes after the successful completion of clinical trials for the FilmArray BCID Panel. The panel provides automatic results for the most […]

Real Time Genomics, Inc., and Omicia, Inc. today announced a commercial partnership to deliver genome analytics for the clinical interpretation of genomes for childhood diseases. The partnership will integrate both companies’ platforms into a seamless workflow, resulting in a complete analytical solution that will allow research and clinical customers to rapidly identify disease-causing variants in […]

Mobidiag Oy/Ltd, Genewave SAS, and Amplidiag Oy today announced a definitive agreement to combine the three companies to create a technology leader in molecular diagnostics for infectious diseases. The new Mobidiag combines Mobidiag’s and Amplidiag’s high-multiplex proprietary diagnostic test portfolios with Genewave’s automated and integrated test platform. The merger was accompanied by a financing round […]

Franklin Lakes, NJ – BD Medical, a segment of BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) (NYSE: BDX), a leading global medical technology company, announced today the commercial launch of a new passive needle guard technology, BD UltraSafe PLUS™. The BD UltraSafe PLUS™ Passive Needle Guard has received 510(k) clearance as an anti-needlestick safety device. This product, […]

BOULDER, Colo.– Biodesix, Inc. today announces a collaborative agreement with Bruker Daltonics to support Biodesix’ VeriStrat diagnostic test as well as future diagnostic tests based on matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization time-of-flight (MALDI-TOF) mass spectrometry. VeriStrat is a novel, multivariate serum protein test that helps oncologists personalize therapy for patients with lung cancer. The new collaboration advances […]

SHANGHAI, China –- PerkinElmer, Inc., a global leader focused on improving the health and safety of people and the environment, today announced a new collaboration with the National Center for Drug Screening (NCDS) to advance personalized medicine and drug profiling in China. Through sharing knowledge, expertise and innovative capabilities, the two organizations will establish a […]

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Affymetrix, Inc. (Nasdaq: AFFX) today reported that based on preliminary financial data, the Company expects total revenue of approximately $78 million for the first quarter of 2013, including revenue of approximately $19 million from eBioscience. The Company expects to report cash-on-hand of at least $38 million as of March 31, 2013. […]