Ambry Genetics and SoftGenetics, LLC Form Exclusive Alliance for Extended Bioinformatics Support for Next Generation Sequencing Projects

ALISO VIEJO, Calif. and STATE COLLEGE, Pa., Dec. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Ambry Genetics and SoftGenetics today announced the signing of an agreement to provide extended bioinformatics genomics services using SoftGenetics’ NextGENe software for next-generation sequencing projects performed at Ambry.

Anja Kammesheidt PhD, Ambry’s CSO said, “Our team at Ambry has been providing genomics solutions on Illumina’s(R) Genome Analyzer platform for 2 years now. In light of diversifying applications, increasing project sizes, and new genomes to be explored, having a proven and innovative partner for bioinformatics is key. While some of our clients are interested in performing their own analyses, others are asking for extended support. We have been impressed with SoftGenetics’ software tools, as well as their approach to take care of the clients’ needs which is very much in line with Ambry’s philosophy. We are looking forward to working together to provide tailored services to our clients.”

“This highly unique alliance,” continued John Fosnacht, SoftGenetics VP Sales and Marketing, “provides researchers wishing to utilize the power of next-generation sequencing a distinctive value proposition by combining the technical quality of Ambry Genetics sequencing with the unique analysis capabilities of NextGENe without the heavy investment typically required in next-generation sequencing instrumentation and bioinformatics. We all believe this is a true win-win situation for everyone.”

Ambry Genetics has been providing next generation sequencing services to pharmaceutical, biotech and academic clients for a wide range of applications including targeted resequencing through custom or exome sequence capture, transcriptome, ChIP and de novo sequencing. Ambry Genetics is focused on delivering the highest quality results with the most sensible workflows while maintaining cost effective contracts for the genomics community.

About SoftGenetics

SoftGenetics, LLC, located in State College Pennsylvania specializes in the development of genetic analysis tools for both research and diagnostic applications. Hallmarks of SoftGenetics software tools are advanced technologies, providing exceptional accuracy, and sensitivity in an easy-to-use Windows(R) user interface.

To learn more or to request a 30-day trial of the software, please visit: www.softgenetics.com

CONTACT: Jeff Owen of Ambry Genetics, +1-949-900-5542, jowen@ambrygen.com;
or John Fosnacht of SoftGenetics, +1-814-237-9340, john@softgenetics.com

Web site: http://www.ambrygen.com/
http://www.softgenetics.com/

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