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Current Challenges, Needs, and Solutions for Molecular Diagnostics Labs

The Bio-IT World Conference & Expo in Boston is a fantastic opportunity to learn about the latest research and how it can be brought into clinical practice to improve people’s everyday lives. Every time I attend this conference, I’m excited by the potential for applying scientific discoveries at scale. This year, the conference was the first many of us have […]

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Four Popular Search Topics for Labs in 2021

In the past twelve months, we’ve covered a lot of ground on the blog, and many of the posts have clearly resonated with clinical labs. So, we thought it would be interesting to share the topics that readers like you have been most interested in. Not surprisingly, these tie into what’s been happening in the clinical diagnostics sector this year. […]

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New Industry Collaborations Pursue Innovative Solutions: January 2021 News

This month, there have been a number of new collaborations among industry stakeholders that promise to have a lasting impact on the future of disease diagnosis and personalized therapeutics. It’s been exciting to see the speed at which COVID-19 vaccines have been approved for use and rolled out around the world—evidence of the outstanding progress that’s possible when organizations work […]

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Exciting New Uses for Genome Sequencing on the Way: November 2020 News

From understanding the genetic basis of epilepsy to identifying the underlying causes of infections, researchers are discovering new applications of genome sequencing that promise to speed up diagnosis and help healthcare providers determine the right treatments for their patients sooner. The sector also continues to focus efforts on increasing COVID-19 testing capacity and improving cancer screening. Genome sequencing In late […]

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New Tests & Research in the Fight Against COVID-19 & Cancer: September 2020 News

In recent weeks, we’ve seen further advances in the molecular diagnostic sector’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Labs are scaling to meet the demand for more testing, and the FDA has provided emergency authorization for new types of tests. The sector also continues to push forward with new cancer tests that will have a significant impact on patient outcomes. COVID-19 […]

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Laboratories Boost Capacity to Support Widespread Testing: August 2020 News

In our previous recap of industry news, we looked at the exciting partnerships and collaborations driving change, C-Suite and Board additions, and mergers and acquisitions. The Molecular Diagnostic Industry continues to innovate and grow, with laboratories and other industry partners working together to expedite COVID-19 testing and advance the community’s knowledge of the coronavirus. At the same time, clinical labs […]

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Innovation & Growth Drive the NGS Clinical Diagnostic Industry: June 2020 News

Next-generation sequencing (NGS) clinical diagnostic labs are playing a key role in efforts to assess the spread of the COVID-19 virus and to develop a vaccine and therapeutics. At the same time, they continue to collaborate and innovate, develop breakthroughs, and advance patient outcomes. In this post, we look at a few standout examples. Exciting Partnerships & Collaborations Driving Change […]

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