Akili Labs Teams Up With BGI Genomics To Revolutionize Genetic Sequencing Services In Southern Africa
Akili Labs Teams Up With BGI Genomics To Revolutionize Genetic Sequencing Services In Southern Africa. Akili Labs has announced that it has partnered with BGI Genomics in order to change genetic sequencing services in Southern Africa. The company took to LinkedIn to make the announcement.
The post read, “Exciting news for the healthcare industry in Africa! Akili Labs has teamed up with BGI Genomics to revolutionize genetic sequencing services in southern Africa and beyond! By providing clinical-grade sequencing solutions, this partnership will expand precision medicine-driven healthcare, and improve the cost and turnaround time of genetic sequencing services. This initiative is a significant step towards developing localised genomics sequencing capabilities, enabling local talent to drive precision medicine and improving health outcomes.
“Celebrate with us the game-changing partnership between Akili Labs and BGI Genomics, improving genetic sequencing services in southern Africa, empowering local talent, and driving innovation in health technology. Let’s unlock new possibilities for better health outcomes in Africa” the post continued to say. Akili Labs as a multifaceted biotechnology company specialises in developing low cost high quality laboratory IOT based solutions for rapid point of care medical diagnostics, field laboratory systems and research equipment to improve scientific research and health care.
BGI was founded in 1999 as a research organization to support the Human Genome Project. Over the years, BGI’s in-house research has contributed to the development of the field of Genomics in significant ways, as evidenced by a wealth of peer-reviewed publications in prestigious scientific journals. Today, BGI is actively participating in the fields of Cancer Research, Bio-sustainability and Personalized Medicine through a global network of collaborators.
