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Liberating Sequencing in West Africa: The GeneLab & Oxford Nanopore Partnership

Scientific and technological breakthroughs often begin with access, the ability to explore, experiment, and innovate without barriers. For too long, high costs and limited availability of advanced sequencing technology slowed genomic research in Africa. Things are changing.

At The GeneLab Bioscience Limited, we believe that the most sophisticated genomic research should not be limited by geographies. In light of this, we are very proud to announce a partnership with Oxford Nanopore Technologies, one of the leading real-time DNA and RNA sequencing companies in the world. This represents a significant shift toward democratizing sequencing in West Africa and toward greater accessibility, efficiency, and output of scientific studies across a wide range of disciplines.

Breaking into Genetics

Oxford Nanopore Technologies has revolutionized DNA sequencing with portable, scalable devices that provide real-time data. For the first time, researchers, clinicians, and innovators alike have access to sequencing tools previously inaccessible to them.

The GeneLab Bioscience will distribute existing and new devices from Oxford Nanopore including the MinION, a portable sequencer the size of a large mobile phone; the GridION, a compact benchtop system; and the PromethION, a high-throughput sequencing powerhouse. These tools make genetic research less complicated and thus facilitate discoveries related to:

  • Human Genomics & Personalized Medicine: Understanding the genetic basis for health.
  • Infectious Disease Surveillance: The rapid detection of pathogens and swift response to outbreaks.
  • Microbiology & Environmental Studies: Near real-time investigation of bacteria, viruses, and ecosystems.
  • Agriculture & Food Safety: Enhancement of genetics in crops; monitoring of foodborne pathogens.

With Oxford Nanopore’s scalable sequencing technology, labs and institutions across West Africa can unlock the blueprint of life-so they don’t have to send samples overseas and await results for several weeks.

More Than Technology:

We know true impact exceeds selling the technology-it’s about building knowledge and expertise. That is why The GeneLab is committed to training and empowering researchers, students, and medical professionals across West Africa.

From hands-on workshops to online training sessions, we’re creating a support system for scientists who want to harness the power of nanopore sequencing because when people have the right tools and skills, they create solutions that change lives.

At The GeneLab Bioscience, we are not just distributing sequencing technology; we’re changing what’s possible for scientific innovation in West Africa. And this is just the beginning.

Ready to be part of the genomic revolution? Visit our dedicated store now to explore Oxford Nanopore’s products and start your journey toward discovery: store.genelabioscience.ng

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