Press release: Strategic Partnership creates an end-to-end multi-omics platform for pharma, clinical research and biomarker discovery leveraging Fulgent’s expansive test menu across genomics, transcriptomics, and now, Olink Proteomics.
TEMPLE CITY, Calif., Nov. 04, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Fulgent Genetics, Inc. (NASDAQ: FLGT) (“Fulgent” or the “Company”), a technology-based genetic testing company focused on transforming patient care in oncology, infectious and rare diseases, and reproductive health, and Olink Proteomics AB (NASDAQ: OLK) today announced the launch of a strategic partnership offering Olink assays through Fulgent’s CLIA certified labs in California and China. Through this partnership, Olink Proteomics has designated Fulgent as a trained provider of its full-suite of Olink products. With the addition of Olink technology, Fulgent provides comprehensive genomics and proteomics solutions for biomarker research, discovery, and clinical trials.
With this partnership, Fulgent now offers a unique service to pharma and clinical researchers by combining CLIA certified lab operations with Olink high-throughput protein biomarker discovery technology. Customers are able to leverage Fulgent’s fully-customizable sequencing services including whole genome, whole exome, RNA sequencing, tumor profiling, methylation sequencing, liquid biopsy, and pathology services in conjunction with Olink assays for a one-stop, end-to-end platform for genomics and proteomics. This partnership makes it faster, easier and more efficient for researchers to carry out their projects as it enables them to send their samples to one location and access all of their results on one portal.
Olink offers flexible solutions for efficient, end-to-end protein biomarker discovery, from broad proteomic screening to targeted discovery and validation. The Olink market-leading proteomics technology measures up to 3,000 protein biomarkers per sample using Proximity Extension Assay (PEA) on the Olink® Explore platform, in a highly sensitive and reproducible multiplexed process. With Fulgent’s high-throughput NGS pipelines and extensive research service offerings, customers can take advantage of high-throughput multi-omics services under one roof.
“We are excited to be adding best in class proteomics capabilities from Olink to our full service genomics testing platform in our laboratories in the US and China to create a one-stop shop for pharma customers running clinical trials in these markets,” said Dr. Larry Weiss, Chief Medical Officer of Fulgent Genetics. “We look forward to simplifying our customers’ workflows by enabling them to leverage our comprehensive test menu and clinical support for their research and testing in therapeutic development.”
“By partnering with Fulgent, we are pleased to expand the accessibility of our Olink platform for a broad set of applications, including the capabilities that Fulgent offers its clinical research customers,” said Carl Raimond, Chief Commercial Officer of Olink Proteomics.
Customers today have access to Olink assays through Fulgent’s labs.
About Fulgent Genetics
Fulgent Genetics is a technology-based genetic testing company focused on transforming patient care in oncology, infectious and rare diseases, and reproductive health. Fulgent’s proprietary technology platform has created a broad, flexible test menu and the ability to continually expand and improve its proprietary genetic reference library while maintaining accessible pricing, high accuracy, and competitive turnaround times. Combining next generation sequencing (“NGS”) with its technology platform, the Company performs full-gene sequencing with deletion/duplication analysis in an array of panels that can be tailored to meet specific customer needs. A cornerstone of the Company’s business is its ability to provide expansive options and flexibility for all clients’ unique testing needs through a comprehensive technology offering including cloud computing, pipeline services, record management, web portal services, clinical workflow, sequencing as a service and automated lab services.
About Olink
Olink Holding AB (publ) (Nasdaq: OLK) is a company dedicated to accelerating proteomics together with the scientific community, across multiple disease areas to enable new discoveries and improve the lives of patients. Olink Proteomics provides a platform of products and services which are deployed across major biopharmaceutical companies and leading clinical and academic institutions to deepen the understanding of real-time human biology and drive 21st century healthcare through actionable and impactful science. The company was founded in 2016 and is well established across Europe, North America and Asia. Olink Proteomics is headquartered in Uppsala, Sweden.
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