DNA Genotek Wins Global Top 100 Innovators Award
Genetic research hinges on large quantities of one essential resource – DNA. Canadian-based start-up DNA Genotek has captured the attention of Red Herring’s editors by changing the way genetic researchers collect DNA.
(PRWEB) December 17, 2004 -- Canadian-based start-up DNA Genotek has captured
the attention of Red Herring’s editors by changing the way genetic researchers
collect DNA. The Top 100 Innovators Award recognizes companies from across the
globe that are driving change and innovation in the marketplace. Winners are
selected based on their achievements with respect to technology, financing,
marketing, sales, service, leadership and strategic thinking. As one of only
three Canadian companies making the list, DNA Genotek shares the recognition
with technology influencers such as Amazon.com, Google and IBM.
The
topic of DNA and genetic research proliferates in the media, with daily
breakthroughs promising major improvements in healthcare. Genetic research is
expected to impact most of the population as advances revolutionize the way
health conditions and diseases are diagnosed, treated and prevented. Already,
genetic testing enables predictive medicine and the proactive management of many
serious ailments, such as breast or colon cancer. Genetic researchers are
focusing efforts to develop additional genetic tests that can significantly
increase the efficiency and effectiveness of healthcare worldwide. To accomplish
these goals, genetic research hinges on large quantities of one essential
resource – DNA.
While many biotechnology companies focus on DNA analysis
techniques, very few have evaluated how to dramatically improve traditional DNA
collection processes. Using an innovative and practical approach, DNA Genotek
developed an easy, reliable and cost-effective method for collecting DNA. Their
lead product, the OrageneTM DNA Self-Collection Kit collects and preserves DNA
from saliva and is ideal for scientists who require large amounts of DNA for
their experiments. OrageneTM is designed with both patients and researchers in
mind. For patients, providing a saliva sample is easy and painless compared to
providing a blood sample. For researchers, Oragene offers a cost-effective and
reliable approach to obtaining large amounts of DNA. These benefits allow
researchers to quickly and easily obtain DNA samples from large populations of
people and accelerate their research efforts.
“DNA Genotek is delighted
to be a recipient of the Red Herring Top 100 Innovators Award in recognition of
our innovative approach to solving an important issue in health research,” said
Ian Curry, president and CEO of DNA Genotek. “We owe many thanks to the hundreds
of top-tier health research facilities around the world who have and are
changing their DNA collection method to Oragene. The paradigm shift from other
methods to Oragene as the optimal way to collect DNA is quickly gaining
momentum. We are proud that our innovative approach to DNA collection is helping
researchers improve the effectiveness and efficiency of healthcare worldwide.”
About DNA Genotek
DNA Genotek is focused on improving DNA collection.
Their lead product, the OrageneTM DNA Self-Collection Kit, is the easiest way to
collect and preserve large amounts of DNA from saliva. Oragene’s reliability and
ease-of-use have resulted in rapid adoption at top-tier health research
institutions such as Harvard, Stanford, Cambridge, and Johns Hopkins. DNA
Genotek markets its products worldwide and has established a global customer
base, with more than 600 labs in 40 countries currently testing and using their
products.
Additional information about DNA Genotek can be found at http://www.dnagenotek.com.
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