OXFORD NANOPORE TECHNOLOGIES


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Oxford Nanopore Technologies and SeqOne Partner to Support Interpretation of Nanopore Sequencing in Clinical Use

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Monday, March 11, 2024

Designed to streamline whole genome variant interpretation at scale, SeqOne DiagAi (RUO) saves time and reduces costs by ranking, shortlisting, and suggesting causative variants with best-in-class accuracy.

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  • Designed to streamline whole genome variant interpretation at scale, SeqOne DiagAi (RUO) saves time and reduces costs by ranking, shortlisting, and suggesting causative variants with best-in-class accuracy.
  • It also enables one-click HPO extraction from clinical notes with the DiagAI Notes2HPO large language model.
  • In the future, the collaboration will deliver other variant interpretation applications addressing the needs of cancer predisposition and somatic analysis.
  • “We are excited to collaborate with SeqOne to provide end-to-end solutions for our customers in rare disease and oncology.

Oxford Nanopore launches PromethION 2 Integrated into open early access

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

Oxford Nanopore Technologies today announced the early access launch of its all-in-one desk top sequencing device, the PromethION 2 Integrated (P2i) to complete its PromethION product range.

Key Points: 
  • Oxford Nanopore Technologies today announced the early access launch of its all-in-one desk top sequencing device, the PromethION 2 Integrated (P2i) to complete its PromethION product range.
  • Each flow cell will be capable of delivering the lowest price per Gb for Oxford Nanopore sequencing, providing a rapid and convenient solution for achieving the coverage required for sequencing larger genomes.
  • Since being rolled out in beta access in November 2023, several institutions have put the device to the test with remarkable success.
  • “With the launch of the P2i, Oxford Nanopore is heralding a new era of sequencing technology, offering a fully integrated, plug-and-play device that opens up unparalleled possibilities in both research and applied markets.

Oxford Nanopore and WeNou Announce a Partnership to Develop and Commercialise the First Rapid and Portable Food Authenticity Sequencing Test to Detect Food Fraud

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Wednesday, November 29, 2023

This partnership aims to develop and commercialise a validated, fit-for-purpose test using Oxford Nanopore-based sequencing to identify multiple species present in different food sample types, including unprocessed, highly processed or complex.

Key Points: 
  • This partnership aims to develop and commercialise a validated, fit-for-purpose test using Oxford Nanopore-based sequencing to identify multiple species present in different food sample types, including unprocessed, highly processed or complex.
  • As experts in food authenticity testing with a track record for innovation, WeNou compared nanopore sequencing with the traditional sequencing workflow commonly used in the food industry.
  • The collaboration will expand on the preliminary study by optimising the workflow using the latest sequencing chemistry from Oxford Nanopore.
  • After validation, the test will be suitable for service providers to obtain industry accreditation to assess food and feed authenticity.

Oxford Nanopore Technologies and Fabric Genomics Collaborate to Launch an Integrated Whole-Genome Sequencing Solution to Advance the Future of Paediatric Patient Care

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Tuesday, October 31, 2023

It is estimated that roughly 2.8 million children in the US reported a rare genetic disorder, according to data from the National Survey of Children’s Health .

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  • It is estimated that roughly 2.8 million children in the US reported a rare genetic disorder, according to data from the National Survey of Children’s Health .
  • "For this incredibly high-risk patient population, speed and data-rich insights matter,” said Gordon Sanghera, PhD, CEO of Oxford Nanopore Technologies.
  • Fabric Genomics and Rady Children’s Institute for Genomic Medicine have published results showing Fabric AI GEM to predict causative variants in genomes from previously diagnosed newborns and rare disease patients.
  • In addition, the partners will launch early customer availability at the meeting and showcase a workflow integration at Fabric Genomic’s booth #1215 on Friday November 3rd at 1 p.m.

Oxford Nanopore Technologies and Saphetor Announce a New Partnership to Deliver Tertiary Analysis for Comprehensive Interpretation of Nanopore Sequencing

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023

Oxford Nanopore Technologies plc (Oxford Nanopore), the company delivering a new generation of nanopore-based molecular sensing technology, and Saphetor, the next generation sequencing data analysis company, today announce a new partnership to support the comprehensive analysis of nanopore sequencing data and to enable end-to-end workflows.

Key Points: 
  • Oxford Nanopore Technologies plc (Oxford Nanopore), the company delivering a new generation of nanopore-based molecular sensing technology, and Saphetor, the next generation sequencing data analysis company, today announce a new partnership to support the comprehensive analysis of nanopore sequencing data and to enable end-to-end workflows.
  • The collaboration with Saphetor will enable a direct connection between secondary and tertiary analysis, connecting Oxford Nanopore EPI2ME™ research software with VarSome Clinical, a CE-marked IVD medical device and HIPAA-compliant platform from Saphetor.
  • Oxford Nanopore’s sequencing platform currently offers research tools to make sense of raw sequencing signal and offer initial analysis, including basecalling.
  • The partnership with Saphetor will offer another layer of tertiary analysis focused on genetic variants and the prioritisation of those likely linked to conditions.

Mayo Clinic and Oxford Nanopore announce collaboration to advance precision medicine for cancer and genetic disorders

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Thursday, October 19, 2023

Mayo Clinic and Oxford Nanopore have identified several areas of development, spanning a wide breadth of applications from translational research in human genetics to detection of genetic predisposition to cancer.

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  • Mayo Clinic and Oxford Nanopore have identified several areas of development, spanning a wide breadth of applications from translational research in human genetics to detection of genetic predisposition to cancer.
  • “We are proud to work with Mayo Clinic to support the development of new tests that will assist clinical decision-making and improve patient lives.
  • Nanopore sequencing is well positioned to serve Mayo Clinic’s goals of improving testing in some of the hardest-to-characterize conditions.
  • “Pairing Oxford Nanopore’s innovative nanopore sequencing with Mayo Clinic’s world-class clinical and diagnostic testing knowledge further helps advance patient care,” says Bobbi Pritt, M.D.

The University of Queensland and Oxford Nanopore Technologies Team up to Accelerate Research Into Quality Control Testing for mRNA Vaccines

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Thursday, September 21, 2023

Researchers at The University of Queensland are harnessing the latest sequencing technology developed by UK-based biotech Oxford Nanopore Technologies to analyse mRNA vaccines and therapies.

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  • Researchers at The University of Queensland are harnessing the latest sequencing technology developed by UK-based biotech Oxford Nanopore Technologies to analyse mRNA vaccines and therapies.
  • BASE researchers showed how nanopore sequencing can analyse the quality of mRNA vaccines and therapies, in a study published today in Nature Communications .
  • Crucially, Dr Gunter said in the future, mRNA vaccines could be analysed in real-time, providing testing within hours of mRNA manufacture so quality control issues could be quickly detected.
  • "We are excited to partner with the BASE team at The University of Queensland to further research supporting the manufacture and quality control of mRNA vaccines and therapies,” said Gordon Sanghera, CEO of Oxford Nanopore.

NIH Center for Alzheimer’s and Related Dementias publication shows comprehensive, high accuracy sequencing approach, using new Oxford Nanopore sequencing chemistry

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023

The study protocol is currently being used to sequence thousands of brain-based human genomes as a part of the NIH CARD initiative.

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  • The study protocol is currently being used to sequence thousands of brain-based human genomes as a part of the NIH CARD initiative.
  • The methylation data is produced during a standard sequencing run and not as the result of a separate process.
  • Combined with the latest chemistry, Kit 14 and R10.4.1 flow cells, Oxford Nanopore now delivers the most complete and accurate genomic data, at scale.
  • “We are delighted to see this latest work from the NIH CARD team, whose approach demonstrates breakthrough accuracy with Oxford Nanopore’s newest Q20+ chemistry and the R10 nanopore, whilst using the same device.

Oxford Nanopore announces education collaboration with Cold Spring Harbor DNA Learning Center and launches pilot accessible sequencing education programme

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Thursday, August 24, 2023

Oxford Nanopore Technologies (Oxford Nanopore) today announced the launch of “Education beta”, its pilot education programme and the first of its kind in the world delivering nanopore sequencing into the global education sector, with the aim to increase life science literacy for the next generation.

Key Points: 
  • Oxford Nanopore Technologies (Oxford Nanopore) today announced the launch of “Education beta”, its pilot education programme and the first of its kind in the world delivering nanopore sequencing into the global education sector, with the aim to increase life science literacy for the next generation.
  • The pilot will include up to 50 scientists wishing to use sequencing for scientific education in high school or undergraduate settings.
  • In addition, a collaboration has been agreed between Oxford Nanopore and the Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory DNA Learning Center (DNALC) for the development of accessible educational infrastructure that has the potential to make in-classroom DNA sequencing routine for university and pre-university educators.
  • Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory is proud to work with Oxford Nanopore to meet this challenge.”
    This agreement comes alongside the launch of Education Beta from Oxford Nanopore, a new programme designed to enable and amplify the efforts of educators in the existing nanopore sequencing community.

Oxford Nanopore Technologies and Geneyx Announce the First Scalable Software Solution to Advance the Future Clinical Use of Nanopore Sequencing

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Friday, June 9, 2023

Oxford Nanopore Technologies plc (Oxford Nanopore), the company delivering a new generation of nanopore-based molecular sensing technology, and Geneyx, an AI platform for human genetic analysis and interpretation, are aiming to team up to develop the first scalable software solution for the end-to-end analysis and clinical reporting of nanopore sequencing data.

Key Points: 
  • Oxford Nanopore Technologies plc (Oxford Nanopore), the company delivering a new generation of nanopore-based molecular sensing technology, and Geneyx, an AI platform for human genetic analysis and interpretation, are aiming to team up to develop the first scalable software solution for the end-to-end analysis and clinical reporting of nanopore sequencing data.
  • The advanced platform will seamlessly empower clinical centres including hospitals, genetic labs and researchers with human whole-genome sequencing data and analysis.
  • The platform will seamlessly integrate with EPI2ME™, Oxford Nanopore’s data analysis solution, which will perform the secondary sequence analysis.
  • “We are excited to collaborate with Geneyx to develop an end-to-end analysis tool for the clinical reporting of nanopore sequencing data.