BioGene
BioGene is dedicated to developing and implementing pioneering molecular technologies to improve access to diagnostic testing and benefit global health outcomes. They focus on High Consequence Infectious Diseases (HCIDs) and provide innovative solutions such as At Patient Testing (APT), CENOS platform, and rapid multiplex detection systems to enable early detection, containment, and response to infectious diseases worldwide.
Industries
Nr. of Employees
small (1-50)
BioGene
Kimbolton, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom, Europe
Products
CENOS platform
Portable in-field RT-qPCR platform comprising a field-portable instrument and extraction-free lyophilised reagent consumable, designed for direct amplification from crude samples and point-of-care use with automated result interpretation.
QuRapID-XF platform
Portable rapid multiplex detection qPCR system designed for in-field use that supports rapid thermal cycling and extraction-free closed-tube reactions for detection of RNA and DNA targets from crude samples.
Laboratory consumables and reagents (e.g., BioAgar, agaroses)
Research-grade agar and agarose products and biochemical reagents supplied with datasheets for laboratory use.
NGS and genetic analysis software suites (distributed/resold)
Analysis and interpretative software packages for fragment analysis, variant detection and NGS workflows, including tools for STR/mtDNA analysis, chimerism monitoring, variant calling and long-read sequencing analysis.
CENOS platform
Portable in-field RT-qPCR platform comprising a field-portable instrument and extraction-free lyophilised reagent consumable, designed for direct amplification from crude samples and point-of-care use with automated result interpretation.
QuRapID-XF platform
Portable rapid multiplex detection qPCR system designed for in-field use that supports rapid thermal cycling and extraction-free closed-tube reactions for detection of RNA and DNA targets from crude samples.
Laboratory consumables and reagents (e.g., BioAgar, agaroses)
Research-grade agar and agarose products and biochemical reagents supplied with datasheets for laboratory use.
NGS and genetic analysis software suites (distributed/resold)
Analysis and interpretative software packages for fragment analysis, variant detection and NGS workflows, including tools for STR/mtDNA analysis, chimerism monitoring, variant calling and long-read sequencing analysis.
Services
Assay design, optimisation and validation pipeline
Design and optimisation of RT-qPCR assays for specific sample media and multiplex panels, followed by in-house validation in accordance with ISO 13485. Typical turnaround cited as ~6 weeks from sequencing to validated assay.
Engineering services: mechanical, electronic and optical systems
End-to-end hardware development including rapid prototyping, CAD, CNC and 3D printing, PCB design, firmware, and optical subsystem specification and testing for diagnostic instruments.
Regulatory and quality management support
Support for regulatory submissions, design dossiers, clinical validation planning, risk management and post-market surveillance within an ISO 13485–certified quality management framework.
Project management and partnership coordination
Project coordination services for multi‑institution research and development projects, including management of timelines, deliverables and partner networks.
Distribution and supply of laboratory consumables and reagents
Supply and distribution of molecular biology consumables including agar/agarose products and biochemical reagents.
Assay design, optimisation and validation pipeline
Design and optimisation of RT-qPCR assays for specific sample media and multiplex panels, followed by in-house validation in accordance with ISO 13485. Typical turnaround cited as ~6 weeks from sequencing to validated assay.
Engineering services: mechanical, electronic and optical systems
End-to-end hardware development including rapid prototyping, CAD, CNC and 3D printing, PCB design, firmware, and optical subsystem specification and testing for diagnostic instruments.
Regulatory and quality management support
Support for regulatory submissions, design dossiers, clinical validation planning, risk management and post-market surveillance within an ISO 13485–certified quality management framework.
Project management and partnership coordination
Project coordination services for multi‑institution research and development projects, including management of timelines, deliverables and partner networks.
Distribution and supply of laboratory consumables and reagents
Supply and distribution of molecular biology consumables including agar/agarose products and biochemical reagents.
Expertise Areas
- Point-of-care molecular diagnostics
- Assay design, optimisation and validation (RT-qPCR)
- Field-deployable instrument engineering
- Lyophilised reagent formulation and stabilised enzyme chemistry
Key Technologies
- Real-time quantitative PCR (RT-qPCR)
- Extraction-free one-step amplification
- Multiplex PCR panels
- Lyophilised (cold-chain free) reagent formulations