BGI Genomics Monthly Spotlight - July 2024
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BGI Genomics, based in China, is the world’s leading provider of genetic tests and sequencing services.
A New Era for Healthcare in Kazakhstan: BGI Genomics Opens Astana Genetic Center
We are thrilled to announce the opening of the Astana Genetic Center (AGC) in Kazakhstan in partnership with Technopark Biogen! This state-of-the-art facility will offer advanced genetic testing services for reproductive health and preventive medicine, featuring NIFTY®, NOVA™ and COLOTECT™.
Highlighting the Importance of Early Screening in Latin America
Great to have our Field Application Scientist Hans Garcia Garces from São Paulo, Brazil, representing us at the XXV Peruvian Congress on Obstetrics and Gynecology. He delivered on the powerful applications of NIPT for chromosomal abnormality detection and NGS for hereditary gynecological cancer.
His panels highlighted the crucial impact of accurate early screening - a mission we're proud to champion alongside our local partner, Biocells.
Novel NIPT-based Method for Detecting Copy Number Variations in the DMD Gene | BGI Insight
A large cohort study by Nanjing Women and Children’s Healthcare Hospital with BGI Genomics unveils a novel NIPT-based method to detect copy number variations (CNVs) in the DMD gene.
The research introduces a cost-effective method for prenatal screening, expanding the practical applications of NIPT without requiring extra investment
Research Found CARS E795V Mutation Causing Inherited Parkinson's Disease | BGI Insight
A recent study involving BGI Genomics researchers has identified the E795V mutation in the Cysteinyl-tRNA synthetase (CARS) gene as the genetic cause of inherited Parkinson's disease.
This discovery opens new paths for understanding and potentially treating this debilitating illness.
BGI Genomics Attending Pakistan-China Business Roundtable
Honored to have our General Manager for South Asia, Mao Zhixia, invited to the Pakistan-China Business Roundtable held in Beijing in May. This was a timely chance for Mao to exchange views with the Foreign Minister of Pakistan and Deputy Prime Minister, Ishaq Dar, on exploring new collaboration opportunities and creating better health outcomes for Pakistani people.
BGI Genomics at GPCME 2024
Albert Hsing and our Australian Team gladly headed to New Zealand and attend this event in the city of Rotorua. A good chance to meet a diverse group of general practitioners, discuss how to improve practice behavior in the medical field and showcase our advanced diagnostic solutions such as NOVA™, SENTIS™ and COLOTECT™.