• Why Tech Transfer Needs a New Blueprint

    Bio-IT World | In BioPharma, development to manufacturing often feel as if they are separated by an invisible wall. While the enterprise may be joint, development and manufacturing cultures are distinct. Poor information sharing can make findings feel like closely guarded secrets. This siloed approach was the accepted norm in earlier eras. Now, it is due for a major renovation.

    Jan 13, 2023

  • At J.P. Morgan Illumina Reports Record-Breaking Uptake of NovaSeq X, Expanding Sequencing Market

    Bio-IT World | Illumina President and CEO Francis deSouza kicked off his annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference presentation highlighting the breadth of the genomics market. deSouza sees a $120 billion total addressable market for Illumina, with oncology testing representing more than half of the opportunity.

    Jan 12, 2023

  • Three Pillars of 10x: Outlook for Single Cell, Spatial and In Situ Platforms

    Bio-IT World | Serge Saxonov, CEO and co-founder of 10x Genomics, kicked off Monday’s sessions at the 41st annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference with an overview of the company’s overall progress in its Visium, Chromium, and Xenium platforms. Instead of delving too deeply in specific product announcements, Saxonov emphasized the strength of the 10x team, the mergers and acquisitions that have led to the development of the platforms, and the breadth of the company offerings.

    Jan 11, 2023

  • Genetic Engineering Breaks Ground In War Against Cancer

    Bio-IT World | Multiyear efforts using genetic engineering to study cancer development and interactions with components of the anti-tumor immune response were the subject of the Ernst W. Bertner Memorial Award keynote address delivered at the recent Leading Edge of Cancer Research Symposium of the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. The focus was on genetically engineered mouse models established to understand how cancer develops over time and to inform new approaches for both earlier detection and better treatment.

    Jan 10, 2023

  • Trendspotting: What’s Coming for Bio-IT in 2023

    Bio-IT World | We spoke with several leaders in the Bio-IT World community to gain insights about their predictions for the coming year. They anticipate increased use of AI and large language models for industry breakthroughs, significant data curation and computing advancements, widespread cost streamlining, and valiant efforts in pushing the boundaries of whole-genome studies.

    Jan 5, 2023