Industry
Infectious Disease Diagnostics Redefined by Emerging Technologies
The diagnostics market for infectious diseases such as tuberculosis, human immunodeficiency virus, Hepatitis C virus, and human papilloma virus is expanding giving rise to commercial opportunities, especially in developing economies such as Asia, Africa, and Latin America. More...29 Apr 2014
Response Genetics Enters Next Generation Sequencing with Lung Cancer Panel from Knight Cancer Institute
Response Genetics has entered an exclusive commercial agreement with the Knight Diagnostic Laboratories, part of the Knight Cancer Institute at Oregon Health & Science University, for a proprietary next generation sequencing panel for lung cancer. More...28 Apr 2014

Bio-Rad Acquires GnuBIO and Fast Integrated DNA Sequencing Platform
Global life science and clinical diagnostics company Bio-Rad Laboratories has purchased GnuBIO, a privately-held company that has developed a novel droplet-based DNA sequencing technology and a system that incorporates all DNA sequencing functions into a single, integrated workflow for medical diagnostics as well as research markets. More...20 Apr 2014
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Roche Acquires IQuum, Strengthens Diagnostics Offerings with Unique System
More Entrants into Veterinary Diagnostics Expected
Ventana Signs Companion Diagnostic Agreement for Genmab Antibody-Drug Conjugate
ACLA Supports Government Passage of Provisions for Clinical Laboratory Fee Schedule
New Health Hubs Offer Guidance and Risk-Factor Blood Testing Services
EKF Diagnostics Acquires Separation Technology, Featuring a Novel Blood-Donor Screening Device
Smartphone Device Created Performs Blood Tests
Mindray Acquires Controlling Stake in Shanghai Company
Human Diagnostics Announces the Acquisition of LABiTec
Partnership Established to Improve Medical Software Interfacing
PCL Alverno to Implement Beckman Coulter's Expertise
Pioneering Hospital Group to Build New Medical Center in Dubai
Dako and Amgen Collaborate to Develop New Diagnostic Test
Molecular Diagnostics Dominated by Five Companies
Siemens Healthcare Partners with Pfizer to Develop Companion Diagnostics
Analysis of Molecular Diagnostics Business Published
Horizon and Transgenomic to Collaborate on Genetic Diagnostic Tests
Global Market for Automated Tissue Diagnostics Expected to Surge
Innova and TGR Enter Co-Marketing Agreement for Complementary Core Biotechnologies
GE’s USD 1 billion Biotech Acquisitions from Thermo Fisher to Boost Discovery of New Drugs and Diagnostic Products
The Carlyle Group Acquires J&J Diagnostics Business
Amgen and Illumina Collaborate on Oncology Companion Diagnostic Test
Cancer Origin Test Covered by Large Private Health Insurer
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