QIAGEN expands digital PCR oncology research portfolio through partnership with ID Solutions

Original from:  Qiagen

QIAGEN (NYSE: QGEN; Frankfurt Prime Standard: QIA) today announced a new commercial partnership and co-marketing agreement with ID Solutions, a French provider of high-quality digital PCR (dPCR) assays and customized molecular testing solutions for oncology and other disease areas, to expand the availability of dPCR assays for oncology research applications.

The combination of QIAGEN’s global reach and automation expertise with the assay development and manufacturing capabilities of ID Solutions will strengthen QIAGEN’s position in oncology research.

Under the agreement, ID Solutions will manufacture and supply dPCR assays for non-clinical research use on QIAGEN’s QIAcuity platforms. These assays are optimized to simultaneously detect multiple mutations in cell-free DNA (cfDNA) from plasma and genomic DNA (gDNA) from formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded (FFPE) tissue. QIAGEN will commercialize these kits starting in Europe as the first region, with the potential for future expansion into other regions.

This agreement supports QIAGEN’s strategic focus on accelerating the adoption of the QIAcuity dPCR platform in oncology research. The new assays expand QIAGEN’s portfolio, complementing the existing PanCancer Kits for detecting multiple hallmark mutations in DNA from diverse sample types and over 200 LNA (locked nucleic acid) Mutation Assays available via its GeneGlobe platform. This unique platform integrates pre-designed assays with a database of more than 10,000 biological entities, including genes, miRNAs, pathogens and pathways.

"Through our collaboration with ID Solutions, we are reinforcing our commitment at QIAGEN to providing comprehensive dPCR solutions on QIAcuity that address critical needs in oncology research," said Simona Grandits, Vice President, Head of Commercial Operations for the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) Region at QIAGEN. "This agreement expands our assay portfolio, strengthens our position in oncology research, and supports faster, more reproducible results on the QIAcuity platform for our customers."

The partnership aligns with ID Solutions mission to develop its assays for research use only on fully integrated platforms. "Partnering with QIAGEN enables us to extend the reach of our high-quality dPCR assays to more laboratories," said Lise Grewis, CEO, ID Solutions. "Together, we’re enabling faster adoption of dPCR in oncology research with robust, reliable results."

For customers, this partnership translates into streamlined access to ready-to-use assays optimized for QIAcuity in non-clinical oncology research, expanding beyond the current menu, enabling results in less than a day and meeting the growing demand for deeper molecular insights.

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