PacBio and GeneDx Launch Research Collaboration with the University of Washington to Study Long-Read Whole Genome Sequencing for Increased Diagnostic Yield in Neonatal Care

Key Facts

• PacBio (Nasdaq: PACB), a leading developer of high-quality, highly accurate sequencing solutions and GeneDx (Nasdaq: WGS), a leader in delivering improved health outcomes through genomic and clinical insights, today announced a research collaboration with the University of Washington to study the capabilities of HiFi long-read whole genome sequencing (WGS) to increase diagnostic rates in pediatric patients with genetic conditions.
• "We are excited to bring together GeneDx with PacBio and the University of Washington to explore the potential of innovative methods such as long-read sequencing to improve our ability to deliver a precise genetic diagnosis for these young children."
• Google strongly believes such collaborations will help realize their mission to improve health outcomes by enabling collaborators to deliver what they are best at: highly accurate sequencing from PacBio, and clinical genetics support and patient care by GeneDx and the University of Washington.
• All statements, other than statements of historical fact, are forward-looking statements, including statements relating to the uses, accuracy, coverage, advantages, quality or performance of, or benefits or expected benefits of using, products or technologies, including the Revio system; expectations regarding the study and whether it will increase diagnostic yield, provide a better understanding of underlying causes of disease or improve the ability to deliver a precise genetic diagnosis for young children; and other forward-looking statements.

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