“This agreement will focus on addressing recognized challenges in high throughput dried sample processing for applications such as drug metabolism and pharmacokinetics (DMPK), and human identification (HID) ,” said Richard Dool, General Manager, Consumables, GE Healthcare. “By combining GE Healthcare’s expertise and technologies in the field of ambient temperature sample collection, transportation and storage with Hamilton’s proficiency in laboratory automation and liquid handling, we seek to remove process bottlenecks and establish a new standard in efficiency and reliability.”
“Forensic FTA-paper applications are rapidly becoming the method of choice for forensic sample collection, processing and storage. Incorporating this technology into an automated workflow will afford higher throughput and efficiencies within forensics as well as in new areas of application, including DMPK studies,” said Radi Hofstetter, Vice President, Hamilton Bonaduz. “We are pleased to be partnering with GE Healthcare to develop and market this technology. With proven expertise in liquid handling robotics and imaging, Hamilton will ensure fully automated and secure handling of samples throughout the entire process. Together with GE Healthcare we are setting the new standard for this technology - not only in ease of use, but also in process control and safety.”
Realizing the time-saving and cost benefits of high throughput screening for applications such as drug metabolism and pharmacokinetic (DMPK) studies and human identification (HID) through DNA profiling requires the development of truly ‘walk-away’ systems. Automating the process of sample loading, spot punching and pre-analytical sample preparation allows for a more robust, streamlined workflow where operator input is minimized and consistent sample tracking is ensured. Throughout this partnership, GE Healthcare and Hamilton will be consulting with leading laboratories to inform the development process.
About GE Healthcare:
GE Healthcare provides transformational medical technologies and services that are shaping a new age of patient care. Our broad expertise in medical imaging and information technologies, medical diagnostics, patient monitoring systems, drug discovery, biopharmaceutical manufacturing technologies, performance improvement and performance solutions services help our customers to deliver better care to more people around the world at a lower cost. In addition, we partner with healthcare leaders, striving to leverage the global policy change necessary to implement a successful shift to sustainable healthcare systems.
Our "healthymagination" vision for the future invites the world to join us on our journey as we continuously develop innovations focused on reducing costs, increasing access and improving quality and efficiency around the world. Headquartered in the United Kingdom, GE Healthcare is a $16 billion unit of General Electric Company (NYSE: GE). Worldwide, GE Healthcare employs more than 46,000 people committed to serving healthcare professionals and their patients in more than 100 countries. For more information about GE Healthcare, visit our website at www.gehealthcare.com.
About Hamilton Robotics:
Hamilton is a leading worldwide supplier of precision liquid handling equipment, laboratory automation and storage systems, serving customers in academic and private research laboratories, pharmaceutical and clinical diagnostic companies and governmental institutions. Hamilton maintains headquarters in Reno, Nevada and Bonaduz, Switzerland, both of which house R&D and production facilities. Hamilton has subsidiaries for direct sales and service in many countries and works with a wide distributor network in other regions. Hamilton is a privately held company. For more information, visit www.hamiltonrobotics.com
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