(San Diego Business Journal, April 21, 2015) – Edico Genome Inc., a La Jolla-based tech startup, announced Tuesday that it’s collaborating with Intel Corp. to speed up next-generation genome sequencing data analysis.
Although the companies would not disclose specifics regarding the new technology, representatives from Edico said the solution will enable the completion of primary and secondary next-gen genome analysis in real time.
“As the use of next-generation sequencing grows, many of our customers, including hospitals and research institutions, have a need for solutions that can process and analyze huge data sets rapidly and cost effectively,” said Ketan Paranjape, general manager life sciences at Intel. “Edico Genome’s significant domain expertise in the arena of genomics analysis makes them an ideal partner in this vertical space.”