TUCSON, Ariz. and HUNINGUE, France — HTG Molecular Diagnostics, Inc. (Nasdaq:HTGM) (“HTG”), a provider of instruments, reagents and services for molecular profiling applications, and Firalis S.A. (“Firalis”), a provider of bioanalytical services and biomarker-based products and services, today announced a non‑exclusive license and supply agreement (“Agreement”) that will enable Firalis to commercialize a next‑generation sequencing (NGS)‑based theranostic […]

BGI Announces New Partnerships and 8th Anniversary Milestone in US Genomics leader will debut its BGISEQ platform in North America CAMBRIDGE, MA — Global genomics leader BGI announced new partnerships with Johns Hopkins University and Mount Sinai Hospital and placement of its first BGISEQ sequencers in North America today as part of a celebration marking the […]

Construction Anticipates Future Growth in Genomics Market SANTA CLARA, Calif.–Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A) today announced that it is breaking ground on a 15,000-square-foot expansion of the company’s logistics center in Cedar Creek, Texas. The expansion will increase Agilent’s capacity to house inventory to fulfill the growing demand for next-generation sequencing products from the company’s […]

San Diego, CA – OnRamp Bioinformatics, Inc., a genomics company providing the premier scientist-focused data analysis platform, and Advaita BioInformatics, a leader in personalized medicine and interpretation of Next-Gen Sequencing data, announced they are partnering to provide a comprehensive research experience from sample to interpretation with a seamless handoff between systems. OnRamp.Bio’s flagship product, ROSALIND™, enables […]

Daiichi Sankyo and Takeda Pharmaceuticals to leverage FDA-approved test for clinical trials and drug development programs CARLSBAD, Calif. — Thermo Fisher Scientific announced today it has signed new agreements with Daiichi Sankyo and Takeda Pharmaceuticals designed to expand the clinical utility of Oncomine Dx Target Test in support of clinical trials and drug development programs at each of the firms. […]

LGC has today announced a further strengthening of its nucleic acid chemistry (NAC) offering with the acquisition of BioAutomation Corporation (BioAutomation), manufacturer of the renowned MerMade oligo synthesis instruments. This investment follows LGC’s acquisitions of Biosearch, Prime Synthesis and LINK Technologies, and will drive further growth in the oligonucleotide reagent and synthesised oligonucleotides markets. Brian Kim, President and Managing […]

Eagle Genomics has appointed Executive Chairman Anthony Finbow to the post of Chief Executive, with founder Abel Ureta-Vidal moving to become Chief Product Officer. The change in management structure marks a new phase for Eagle Genomics as the organisation rapidly shapes for scale to meet customer demand. The company has won 11 enterprise customers since its […]

Laboratory network standardizes on common NGS platform to efficiently profile patient samples across multiple cancer centers CARLSBAD, Calif. — At risk cancer patients across Canada may now be able to have their tumors molecularly profiled using next-generation sequencing (NGS) as part of a national effort to expedite enrollments in clinical trials. Led by Exactis Innovation, a non-profit organization […]

Expanded Technology Access Program Responds to Interest from Leading Biopharmaceutical Companies and Lab Service Providers  SEATTLE — NanoString Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:NSTG), a provider of life science tools for translational research and molecular diagnostic products, today announced commercial partnerships with five leading Contract Research Organizations (CROs) that expand access to NanoString’s Digital Spatial Profiling (DSP) technology. NanoString has entered […]

PLEASANTON, CA.—10x Genomics, a company focused on accelerating genomic discovery, today announced that it had raised $125 million in funding. The funding included a $50 million Series D financing. It was led by Meritech Capital Partners and included new investor Wells Fargo Strategic Capital along with current investors Paladin Capital, Fidelity and the SoftBank Group. […]