Illumina Accelerator

Helix, Illumina Accelerator team-up to foster development of DNA-powered products

Select startups will have access to Helix's team of experts in next-generation sequencing and bioinformatics, applied genomics, regulatory affairs and more.
embodyDNA

Lose It!’s embodyDNA launched as the first in-app DNA-based weight loss plan

Developed in collaboration with Helix, the feature offers customized recommendations on food/beverage consumption and physical activities.
Helix marketplace

Helix launches online marketplace for DNA-powered products

Accessible from Helix.com, the marketplace was created in partnership with a disparate group of companies, app makers and healthcare institutions.
Face2Gene LABS

FDNA launches Face2Gene LABS to accelerate genetic disease diagnoses

The company is teaming-up with two of the most reputable genomics testing labs in the world - GeneDx and Blueprint Genetics.
Shire - PatientsLikeMe

PatientsLikeMe, Shire working together to study rare genetic diseases

The multi-year deal involves the two companies working together to engage patients and caregivers at every stage of their journey.
23andMe

FDA greenlights 23andMe’s request to market direct-to-consumer genetic health risk reports

Genetic risk reports for Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease and Hereditary Thrombophilia included in the FDA authorization, among others.
Face2Gene RESEARCH app screen

FDNA’s Face2Gene RESEARCH uses computer vision to accelerate genomic discoveries

The application enables clinicians all around the world to make rare and genetic disease discoveries using deep learning and artificial intelligence.
Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong

NantHealth looking to raise $92M in an IPO

The Culver City, California-based company has developed a platform, called CLINICS, to address many of the key challenges healthcare constituents face.
Vitruvian Networks

Mayo Clinic, GE Ventures to bring IoT to cell and gene therapies

Vitruvian Networks, will serve as a network orchestrator for therapeutic companies with powerful business intelligence and data analytics capabilities.
patient support

Trial to use genetic data, sensors to diagnose Parkinson’s disease

Called GADGET-PD, the trial will use wireless sensors and genetic sequencing to determine if a patient has essential tremor (ET) from Parkinson's disease (PD).