Friday, August 18, 2023
Illumina's announced the opening of a new Illumina Solutions Centre in Bengaluru, India, to expand their genomics capabilities in the region.
The state-of-the-art centre is equipped with cutting-edge Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) and array technologies and boasts a fully staffed laboratory, including field applications and service engineers.
By expanding access to genomics, not only opens doors to advancing healthcare but also aids in addressing the impacts of climate change in South Asia. This strategic expansion aligns with the goal of becoming an integral part of the thriving biotech ecosystem in India.
The centre will play a crucial role in offering training and education programmes, aiming to enhance the local technical expertise in genomics. This centre will enable to facilitate greater access to genomics technologies, fostering innovation and progress in various fields.
With access to skilled labour, robust research and development infrastructure, and government policies enable to encourage progress and effectively collaborate and contribute to the dynamic environment.