Symposium on Theoretical Aspects of Computer Science

Merck & Co. Selects STACS™ Casework to Help Combat Pharmaceutical Drug Counterfeiting

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Wednesday, March 10, 2021
Symposium on Theoretical Aspects of Computer Science, Forensic science, Academic disciplines, Articles, Branches of science

Merck is a premier research-intensive biopharmaceutical company that develops medicines and vaccines for many of the world's most challenging diseases.

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  • Merck is a premier research-intensive biopharmaceutical company that develops medicines and vaccines for many of the world's most challenging diseases.
  • STACS Casework will provide end-to-end sample tracking, quality controls and chain of custody while streamlining tasks for lab staff.
  • As part of STACS DNA's white-glove service approach, STACS Casework will be cloud-hosted to seamlessly support Merck's three forensic laboratories.
  • "Merck's selection of STACS Casework reinforces the wide applicability of our forensic sample tracking and lab management solutions globally."

Track-Kit™ by STACS DNA Leads Sexual Assault Kit Tracking Systems Internationally

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Monday, December 14, 2020
Symposium on Theoretical Aspects of Computer Science, DNA, Rape kit, Cision, Companies

OTTAWA, Ontario, Dec. 14, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --STACS DNA, the sample tracking solutions company, announced today that Track-Kit is the most used sexual assault kit tracking system in the world.

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  • OTTAWA, Ontario, Dec. 14, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --STACS DNA, the sample tracking solutions company, announced today that Track-Kit is the most used sexual assault kit tracking system in the world.
  • In 2020, STACS DNA implemented Track-Kit in two more U.S. states to the five previously implemented and has already booked additional states for 2021.
  • "STACS DNA was able to adapt to the COVID-19 restrictions put in place and introduce a completely virtual statewide implementation.
  • "As an essential services provider, we are there for our customers," said Jocelyn Tremblay, President and COO of STACS DNA.

STACS DNA Gaining Momentum with Sample Tracking Solutions in 2019

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Wednesday, December 11, 2019
Symposium on Theoretical Aspects of Computer Science, STAC, Rape kit

OTTAWA, Ontario, Dec. 11, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- By the end of 2019, STACS DNA will have rolled out Track-Kit Sexual Assault Kit (SAK) tracking systems in five states, with two more going live in 2020.

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  • OTTAWA, Ontario, Dec. 11, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- By the end of 2019, STACS DNA will have rolled out Track-Kit Sexual Assault Kit (SAK) tracking systems in five states, with two more going live in 2020.
  • "STACS DNA was able to bring the whole state of Texas online in just a few months," says Steve Gareau, Chief Information Officer for STACS DNA.
  • STACS DNA rebranded and launched a new corporate website to reflect the company's expanding sample tracking offerings and the inclusion of new markets:
    STACS : The website better explains the STACS Sample Tracking and Lab Management products and capabilities for forensics DNA labs.
  • STACS software is the most comprehensive DNA sample tracking and lab management software, maximizing processing throughput and minimizing risk.

Signature Science Selects STACS Casework Software for Commercial DNA Laboratories

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Tuesday, November 19, 2019
Articles, Branches of biology, Academic disciplines, Forensic genetics, Health informatics, Biotechnology, DNA, Molecular biology, Symposium on Theoretical Aspects of Computer Science, Laboratory information management system, DNA profiling, LIMS

OTTAWA, Ontario, Nov. 19, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --STACS DNA, the sample-tracking software company, today announced that Signature Science , LLC, has selected STACS Casework DNA sample tracking and laboratory management software for its ANAB accredited laboratory in Austin, TX and the firm's Center for Advanced Genomics in Charlottesville, VA.

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  • OTTAWA, Ontario, Nov. 19, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --STACS DNA, the sample-tracking software company, today announced that Signature Science , LLC, has selected STACS Casework DNA sample tracking and laboratory management software for its ANAB accredited laboratory in Austin, TX and the firm's Center for Advanced Genomics in Charlottesville, VA.
    "Following an extensive search of available LIMS, STACS Casework is the only software we saw that fundamentally understood the DNA testing process and supported multiple DNA labs," says Leslie Parke, Forensic DNA Laboratory Director, Signature Science.
  • "We are delighted to work with Signature Science, such a well-respected laboratory," says Jocelyn Tremblay, President and COO, STACS DNA.
  • "Their choice of STACS Casework to support their commercial practice validates that we have the best DNA sample processing software and services available."
  • STACS software is the most comprehensive DNA sample tracking and lab management software, maximizing processing throughput and minimizing risk.

Iowa Selects Track-Kit Statewide Sexual Assault Kit Tracking from STACS DNA

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Tuesday, November 12, 2019
Violence, Crimes, Articles, Rape kit, Symposium on Theoretical Aspects of Computer Science, Tracking, Rape, Laws regarding rape, Sexual assault

OTTAWA, Ontario, Nov. 12, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- STACS DNA, the sample-tracking software company, today announced that the State of Iowa has selected Track-Kit for its sexual assault forensic evidence kit (SAEK) tracking and reporting system.

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  • OTTAWA, Ontario, Nov. 12, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- STACS DNA, the sample-tracking software company, today announced that the State of Iowa has selected Track-Kit for its sexual assault forensic evidence kit (SAEK) tracking and reporting system.
  • Iowa will be the seventh state for which STACS DNA has implemented Track-Kit for rape kit tracking.
  • "We are pleased to play a part in delivering sexual assault kit tracking to the citizens of Iowa," says Jocelyn Tremblay, President and COO, STACS DNA.
  • Track-Kit , the leading statewide sexual assault kit tracking system, prevents delays, improves compliance, and keeps thousands of stakeholders informed.

Massachusetts Contracts with STACS DNA for Track-Kit Statewide Sexual Assault Kit Tracking

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Tuesday, October 8, 2019
Rape, Violence, Sexual misconduct, Human sexuality, Rape kit, Symposium on Theoretical Aspects of Computer Science, SAE, Sexual assault

OTTAWA, Ontario, Oct. 8, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --STACS DNA, the sample-tracking software company, today announced that the Commonwealth of Massachusetts has selected Track-Kit as its sexual assault evidence collection kit (SAECK) tracking system.

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  • OTTAWA, Ontario, Oct. 8, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --STACS DNA, the sample-tracking software company, today announced that the Commonwealth of Massachusetts has selected Track-Kit as its sexual assault evidence collection kit (SAECK) tracking system.
  • Most importantly, it will be available to sexual assault survivors, confidentially providing the status and location of their kit as well as local sexual assault resources and contact information.
  • Massachusetts will be the sixth state for which STACS DNA has implemented Track-Kit sexual assault evidence collection kit-tracking.
  • "We are pleased to be working with EOPSS to deliver sexual assault evidence collection kit tracking to the citizens of Massachusetts," says Jocelyn Tremblay, President and COO, STACS DNA.

Texas Now Tracking Sexual Assault Evidence Statewide with STACS DNA's Track-Kit

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Thursday, September 19, 2019
DNA, Biological databases, Biometrics, Identity documents, Symposium on Theoretical Aspects of Computer Science, Combined DNA Index System, Rape kit, Forensics, STAC, Law enforcement, Databases

OTTAWA, Ontario, Sept. 19, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- STACS DNA, the sample-tracking solutions company, today announced that Texas has completed its statewide rollout of the Track-Kit sexual assault evidence (SAE) tracking system .

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  • OTTAWA, Ontario, Sept. 19, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- STACS DNA, the sample-tracking solutions company, today announced that Texas has completed its statewide rollout of the Track-Kit sexual assault evidence (SAE) tracking system .
  • "STACS DNA was able to bring the whole state of Texas online in just a few months," says Steve Gareau, Chief Information Officer for STACS DNA.
  • Texas has been a STACS DNA customer since 2009 when it selected STACS Database for DNA sample tracking and lab management in its CODIS laboratory.
  • STACS software is the most comprehensive DNA sample tracking and lab management software, maximizing processing throughput and minimizing risk.

STACS DNA Wins Big with Turnkey Sample Tracking Solutions in 2018

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Tuesday, December 11, 2018
DNA, Forensic genetics, Molecular biology, Symposium on Theoretical Aspects of Computer Science, DNA profiling, Newborn screening, Biology, Health, Medicine

OTTAWA, Ontario, Dec. 11, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Looking back over 2018, STACS DNA had a tremendous year with Track-Kit in six US states and a Canadian province.

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  • OTTAWA, Ontario, Dec. 11, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Looking back over 2018, STACS DNA had a tremendous year with Track-Kit in six US states and a Canadian province.
  • STACS DNA is also working in Utah and Ontario to implement Track-Kit at every hospital and their respective newborn screening labs to track all newborn blood spot cards.
  • "States are choosing Track-Kit because it is an all-inclusive system that's proven," said Jocelyn Tremblay, President and COO of STACS DNA.
  • STACS DNA continues to work with forensic DNA labs to enhance the indispensable STACS in-lab sample tracking and quality control software to meet their exact and evolving needs.