NEXT Labs, LLC
NEXT Labs is pioneering the automation and accessibility of next-generation sequencing (NGS) by developing affordable, portable solutions for sample and library preparation. Their mission is to enable sequencing anywhere, by anyone, moving NGS from specialized labs to point-of-need applications. By automating complex sample processing steps, NEXT Labs aims to democratize genomics research and diagnostics, making advanced testing faster, more accessible, and cost-effective for a wide range of applications including infectious disease detection, cancer, and neurodegenerative disease diagnostics.
Industries
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Nr. of Employees
small (1-50)
Patents
Products
Automated sample processing and library preparation system (controller + disposable cartridges)
A technical platform composed of a low-cost controller and single-use disposable cartridges that automate sample disruption, nucleic acid purification, reagent handling, thermal reactions, and library preparation for sequencing workflows.
Automated sample processing and library preparation system (controller + disposable cartridges)
A technical platform composed of a low-cost controller and single-use disposable cartridges that automate sample disruption, nucleic acid purification, reagent handling, thermal reactions, and library preparation for sequencing workflows.
Services
Engagements with researchers, partners, and investors to support study planning, technology integration, and collaborative projects related to point-of-need sequencing and sample processing automation.
Engagements with researchers, partners, and investors to support study planning, technology integration, and collaborative projects related to point-of-need sequencing and sample processing automation.
Expertise Areas
- Sample-to-library automation
- Point-of-care sequencing workflows
- Cartridge-based disposable system design
- NGS library preparation
Key Technologies
- Next-generation sequencing (NGS)
- Cartridge-based automation
- Magnetic bead separation
- Optical detection