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Clear Labs Launches Microbial Surveillance Whole Genome Sequencing Solution

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Monday, May 22, 2023

SAN CARLOS, Calif., May 22, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Clear Labs, a leader in next-generation sequencing automation workflow solutions, announces the launch of the Clear Dx™ Microbial Surveillance WGS, a fully-automated, end-to-end whole genome sequencing (WGS) solution for bacterial and fungal isolates. This groundbreaking application sets a new standard for speed, efficiency and simplicity in pathogen characterization.

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  • SAN CARLOS, Calif., May 22, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Clear Labs , a leader in next-generation sequencing automation workflow solutions, announces the launch of the Clear Dx™ Microbial Surveillance WGS, a fully-automated, end-to-end whole genome sequencing (WGS) solution for bacterial and fungal isolates.
  • With Clear Dx™ Microbial Surveillance WGS, Clear Labs helps labs address this challenge by providing a turnkey solution that automates the entire WGS process for up to 12 microbial isolates in just 27 hours.
  • The Nebraska Public Health Laboratory (NPHL) has been a long-term collaborator of Clear Labs on the Clear Dx™ System and was excited to help validate the new Microbial Surveillance WGS solution.
  • With this groundbreaking solution, Clear Labs continues to redefine the landscape of whole genome sequencing and empower laboratories to safeguard health more efficiently than ever before.

Clear Labs to Present at IAFP Annual Meeting of 4,000 Global Food Safety Experts

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Wednesday, July 27, 2022

SAN CARLOS, Calif., July 27, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- This week, Clear Labs, the leader in fully automated, next-generation sequencing (NGS) for turnkey genomic surveillance and diagnostics, is attending and presenting at the International Association for Food Protection (IAFP) 2022 Annual Meeting. As a renowned worldwide food safety conference, the IAFP Annual Meeting educates attendees on current and emerging food safety issues, as well as the latest innovative solutions to new and recurring problems. The meeting also provides an opportunity to network with nearly 4,000 top food safety professionals from six continents.

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  • As a renowned worldwide food safety conference, the IAFP Annual Meeting educates attendees on current and emerging food safety issues, as well as the latest innovative solutions to new and recurring problems.
  • The meeting also provides an opportunity to network with nearly 4,000 top food safety professionals from six continents.
  • Clear Labs Staff Scientist Andrew Lin is among notable guests leading more than 100 sessions ranging from cultivating diversity in food safety spaces to innovative ways for improving the detection and serotyping of Salmonella.
  • Clear Labs is widely recognized as a pioneer in food safety.

Clear Labs to Lead Session on Whole Genome Sequencing at AACC Annual Scientific Meeting in Chicago

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Monday, July 25, 2022

SAN CARLOS, Calif., July 25, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- This week, Clear Labs, the leader in fully automated, next-generation sequencing (NGS) for turnkey genomic surveillance and diagnostics, is attending and presenting at the The American Association for Clinical Chemistry (AACC) Annual Scientific Meeting + Clinical Lab Expo. The AACC is a global scientific and medical professional organization dedicated to clinical laboratory science and its application to healthcare. Its annual event showcases cutting-edge research, technology and automation shaping the future of diagnostics.

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  • The AACC is a global scientific and medical professional organization dedicated to clinical laboratory science and its application to healthcare.
  • Clear Labs harnesses the power of next-generation sequencing (NGS) to simplify complex workflows for clinical and applied markets.
  • By creating a fully automated platform that brings together DNA sequencing, robotics and cloud-based analytics, Clear Labs liberates genomics to deliver increased clarity.
  • With a novel approach, Clear Labs is helping the world better understand, track and mitigate tomorrow's novel pathogens.

Slone Partners Places Edward Fan as Chief Financial Officer at Clear Labs

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Tuesday, July 12, 2022

SOUTH RIDING, Va., July 12, 2022   /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Slone Partners, a nationwide executive search firm for life sciences, biotechnology, and healthcare companies, has announced the placement of Edward Fan as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at Clear Labs, the leader in fully automated, next-generation sequencing (NGS) for turnkey genomic surveillance and diagnostics.

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  • SOUTH RIDING, Va., July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Slone Partners , a nationwide executive search firm for life sciences, biotechnology, and healthcare companies, has announced the placement of Edward Fan as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at Clear Labs , the leader in fully automated, next-generation sequencing (NGS) for turnkey genomic surveillance and diagnostics.
  • Earlier in his career, Fan held operating roles at Sanofi, Werfen, and Shire Pharmaceuticals in marketing, product management, competitive intelligence, and R&D.
  • "Edward Fan is a highly respected and admired financial and operations leader with a wealth of experience across healthcare and the life sciences industry," said Slone Partners CEO Leslie Loveless .
  • "He is extremely smart, passionate, and visionary, and will be a wonderful addition to the Clear Labs leadership team."

Clear Labs Expands Leadership Team with Appointment of Edward Fan as Chief Financial Officer

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Monday, July 11, 2022

SAN CARLOS, Calif., July 11, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Today, Clear Labs, the leader in fully automated, next-generation sequencing (NGS) for turnkey genomic surveillance and diagnostics, announced the appointment of Edward Fan as its new Chief Financial Officer to support the company's next phase of growth. Fan joins Clear Labs following a distinguished career in healthcare investment banking at J.P. Morgan and Lazard and a range of operating roles at leading healthcare companies.

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  • Fan joins Clear Labs following a distinguished career in healthcare investment banking at J.P. Morgan and Lazard and a range of operating roles at leading healthcare companies.
  • "We are excited for the significant growth opportunities in front of Clear Labs, and Ed's appointment underscores our commitment to bringing on the best and brightest minds in our field.
  • In addition to its clinical solutions, Clear Labs is a pioneer in food safety for Listeria and Salmonella detection through its Clear Safety platform.
  • With a novel approach, Clear Labs is helping the world better understand, track and mitigate tomorrow's novel pathogens.

Clear Labs to Address NGS for Near Real-Time Surveillance and Outbreak Response at ASM Microbe 2022 in Washington, D.C.

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Monday, June 6, 2022

SAN CARLOS, Calif., June 6, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- This week, Clear Labs, the leader in fully automated, next-generation sequencing (NGS) for turnkey genomic surveillance and diagnostics, is attending ASM Microbe. The conference aims to drive discovery, innovation and collaboration across the full spectrum of microbiology. Clear Labs Chief Scientific Officer and Chief Operating Officer Ramin Khaksar is leading a session about the value of Near Real-Time Surveillance for Outbreak Response, while CEO Sasan Amini will join Dr. Khaksar at the close of the event for the ASM Clin Micro Open 2022.

Key Points: 
  • NGS technology helped guide public health decision-making regarding the Covid-19 pandemic, and the prospects of NGS toward the response of other infectious diseases is promising.
  • Clear Labs harnesses the power of next-generation sequencing (NGS) to simplify complex diagnostics for clinical and applied markets.
  • Clear Labs' turnkey platform accelerates outcomes and improves accuracy for detection and surveillance of infectious diseases.
  • With a novel approach, Clear Labs is helping the world better understand, track and mitigate tomorrow's novel pathogens.

Clear Labs Presents New Science at Association of Public Health Laboratories (APHL) Annual Conference

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Thursday, May 12, 2022

SAN CARLOS, Calif., May 12, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Today, Clear Labs, the leader in fully automated, next-generation sequencing (NGS) for turnkey genomic surveillance and diagnostics, is announcing that leaders from the company will be presenting at the APHL Annual Conference, a hybrid live and virtual event for the public health laboratory (PHL) community, which brings together leaders, scientists, influencers and partners to share issues, trends and best practices driving laboratory science and public health today.

Key Points: 
  • "Clear Labs is prepared to address the increasingly significant role that NGS plays in detecting and understanding issues in the food safety and clinical diagnostic sectors.
  • Our fully automated platform is proven in both of these areas and we know the benefit we bring to supporting public health labs, particularly as sequencing has taken center stage in our post-pandemic world."
  • In addition to presenting at the APHL Conference, Clear Labs is a gold sponsor and will be showcasing its powerful approach at booth #315/317.
  • With a novel approach, Clear Labs is helping the world better understand, track and mitigate tomorrow's novel pathogens.

Rapid Whole Genome Sequencing in the Ever-Evolving Age of COVID-19, Upcoming Webinar Hosted by Xtalks

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Monday, March 21, 2022

Baha Abdalhamid's research uses rapid whole genome sequencing (WGS) and bioinformatics for the in-depth characterization of microorganisms.

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  • Baha Abdalhamid's research uses rapid whole genome sequencing (WGS) and bioinformatics for the in-depth characterization of microorganisms.
  • UNMC is using WGS to explore mutations in SARS-CoV-2 genes to be addressed as novel targets for COVID-19 vaccine development.
  • For more information, or to register for this event, visit Rapid Whole Genome Sequencing in the Ever-Evolving Age of COVID-19.
  • Xtalks webinars also provide perspectives on key issues from top industry thought leaders and service providers.

Ovation Announces Partnership with Arkstone to Provide Actionable Antibiotic Treatment Recommendations

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Tuesday, March 15, 2022

Ovation LIMS/LIS enables prominent molecular diagnostic laboratories to provide comprehensive test results to thousands of clinicians nationwide.

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  • Ovation LIMS/LIS enables prominent molecular diagnostic laboratories to provide comprehensive test results to thousands of clinicians nationwide.
  • Arkstones analysis of the patient results provided through Ovation LIMS/LIS gives physicians the information they need to prescribe treatment with confidence and speed.
  • Were thrilled to partner with Arkstone so that Ovation customers can efficiently provide physicians with actionable microbial diagnostic results, said Barry Wark, PhD, Co-founder and Chief Strategy Officer of Ovation.
  • One of the advantages of the partnership is that Ovation and Arkstone have worked side-by-side to create a seamless integration.

Clear Labs' Real-Time Technology Solution Supports Half of U.S. Public Health Labs in Identifying SARS-CoV-2 Variants

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Tuesday, March 1, 2022

The Clear Labs Clear Dxplatform is now being used by more than 50 percent of all state U.S. public health laboratories to perform whole genome sequencing (WGS) of SARS-CoV-2 for near real-time genomic surveillance of variants.

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  • The Clear Labs Clear Dxplatform is now being used by more than 50 percent of all state U.S. public health laboratories to perform whole genome sequencing (WGS) of SARS-CoV-2 for near real-time genomic surveillance of variants.
  • "Clear Labs streamlines the sequencing process and also reduces potential human error and supply costs, all while expediting results.
  • Clear Labs' turnkey platform accelerates outcomes and improves accuracy - from foodborne pathogens to infectious diseases, including SARS-CoV-2.
  • With a novel approach, Clear Labs is helping the world better understand, track and mitigate tomorrow's novel pathogens.