Biomatters’ CTO Matt Landry shares his thoughts on the future of bioinformatics with Theral Timpson from Mendelspod. In the interview Landry discusses the App Economy model for the commoditization of bioinformatics, how New Zealand’s national healthcare system could put the country at the forefront of genomic medicine and what comes after the cloud. Download the audio or watch the...
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The successful release of the web-based Molecular Profiler Genome Browser on Illumina's BaseSpace has led to the expansion of Biomatters’ San Francisco operations with the formation of a new WebApp Development Group. The WebApp Development Group will collaborate with customers, building analysis pipelines and reporting engines implemented on scalable public and private cloud platforms....
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Biomatters today announced it has added the Molecular Profiler application to Illumina’s BaseSpace Apps , Illumina’s dedicated applications store and informatics community dedicated to advancing genomic analysis. The Molecular Profiler for BaseSpace is a beautifully rendered, remotely managed and securely delivered cloud-based genome browser. “The release of the Molecular Profiler...
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Press release issued by NZGL New Zealand Genomics Limited (NZGL) will soon offer its fully-integrated genomics service, following today’s announcement that providers have been chosen for data storage and processing. Three years ago, the Government committed $40.6m over 10 years to establish NZGL, a collaborative infrastructure of genetic sequencing technology and expertise. The...
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Biomatters received the honour of the Microsoft Hi-Tech Emerging Company Award at the 2012 NZ Hi-Tech Awards on Friday 11 May. Dr. Brett Ammundsen and Quentin Christie accepted the award on behalf of Biomatters. “This awardis a celebration of Biomatters’ growth trajectory. It recognizes how far the company has come and the potential for further success as we continue to expand our products...
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Biomatters have been selected as finalists for Best Emerging Company of the Year in the 2012 NZ Hi-Tech Awards. In 2009, Biomatters received the Innovative Software Product Award. Chief Operating Officer and EVP of Global Business Operations Quentin Christie notes; "The continued recognition from the awards supports our position as a global leader of hi-tech and innovative software for NGS...
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Genomics software company Biomatters, the creators of Geneious, have appointed former Managing Director Dr. Brett Ammundsen as CEO, to lead the company as genomics extends from research into new clinical and consumer applications. With a background career in science and with peer-reviewed publications and patents to his name, Brett spent the last decade utilizing his understanding of science...
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Global genomics software company Biomatters, the creators of Geneious, have appointed Karin Fredrikson to lead their New Jersey and San Francisco operations. Karin is experienced in next generation sequencing (NGS) technologies and will take on the role of Vice President for US Operations in response to Biomatters’ rapid international growth. “I am excited about the vision and energy of the...
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Increasing uptake of Biomatters' flagship product, Geneious, by customers worldwide has driven a more than 50% increase in Biomatters’ sales revenue for 2011. More than half this growth has taken place in the US market as a result of recently opening offices on both the east and west coasts of the USA. Biomatters’ Chief Operating Officer Quentin Christie says: “Our sales have grown in the...
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The rise of genomics has provided researchers with fascinating data sets, but how can we put DNA sequences into a meaningful context? This very question has been raised in a correspondence published in Nature titled ‘A genomic network to monitor Earth.’ Among the contributors are Geneious developer Steven Stones- Havas and Biomatters Managing Director  Dr. Brett...
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