New partnership to advance genomic research in Australasia

Biotech News: The Australian Genome Research Facility (AGRF) has entered a strategic partnership with US-based Dovetail Genomics.

As Australia’s non-profit genomic sequencing service provider, AGRF powers genomics through a national network of services and expertise. This collaboration is aimed at bolstering genomic research and innovation across Australia and New Zealand, launching AGRF as the premier provider of Dovetail’s cutting-edge products and services in the Australasian market.

Under this partnership, AGRF will offer Dovetail’s comprehensive 3D genomic portfolio of proximity ligation-based products, including Dovetail Omni-C, Micro-C, and the new family of LinkPrep Technology based products, TopoLink, AssemblyLink, and VariLink Kits. By integrating Dovetail’s proprietary technologies, AGRF will provide localised, high-quality genomic services, transforming the way researchers study the 3D genome.

This alliance not only redefines the accessibility and application of advanced genomics across various sectors, including biomedical, agri-genomics, and clinical research, but it also significantly enhances and expands AGRF’s service offerings.

Dr Mathew Easterday, CEO of Dovetail Genomics, shared his enthusiasm for the new strategic partnership, stating, “Our collaboration with AGRF is not just a partnership; it’s a powerful union that combines Dovetail’s cutting-edge technological platforms with AGRF’s extensive and robust service network to unlock new research opportunities in Australasia.

“Together, we are committed to advancing genomic research and setting new benchmarks for what can be achieved in the realms of biomedical, agricultural, and clinical research.”

The collaboration aligns with global industry trends as Hi-C technologies gain traction across a plethora of genomic applications and disease states.

Dr Cath Moore, Chief Scientific Officer at AGRF, elaborated on the significance of the partnership, stating, “3D genomics is transformative for researchers utilising AGRF’s genomic services. Unlocking the spatial mysteries of DNA; how it folds and loops and how that impacts gene regulation, cell differentiation, genome stability, and disease mechanisms.

“Bringing this capability to AGRF, and so to the Australian research community, provides a comprehensive understanding of genome function beyond linear DNA sequences, transforming our knowledge of cellular biology and disease mechanisms.”

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