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  • Hyderabad: Advanced Genomics Laboratory Launched by Gene Solutions and AMPATH

    Genomics Laboratory in Hyderabad

    Hyderabad: Gene Solutions, an innovator in genetic testing across Asia, has joined hands with AMPATH (American Institute of Pathology and Laboratory Sciences) to inaugurate a state-of-the-art Genomics Laboratory in Hyderabad.

    The collaboration is set to bring next-generation sequencing (NGS) technologies closer to patients and healthcare professionals, strengthening India’s access to precision medicine.

    Genomics Laboratory to Advance Precision Diagnostics

    The newly established Genomics Laboratory combines AMPATH’s wide-reaching diagnostic infrastructure – comprising 20 satellite laboratories and over 2,000 collection points – with Gene Solutions’ proven expertise in genomics.

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    This integration will deliver timely and reliable testing in areas including reproductive health, oncology, and personalized medicine.

    The Hyderabad-based genomics laboratory will offer cutting-edge solutions such as:

    • triSure NIPT – A non-invasive prenatal screening solution for chromosomal conditions, microdeletions, and select single-gene disorders, providing early and safe insights into fetal and maternal health.
    • SPOT-MAS – A clinically validated early cancer detection test capable of identifying 75 types and subtypes of cancer from a single blood sample.
    • K-TRACK and K-4CARE – Advanced cancer monitoring and genomic profiling solutions powered by multi-omics technology to support personalized treatment and recurrence monitoring.

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    Expanding Access to Genomics in India

    The collaboration between Gene Solutions and AMPATH is focused on providing healthcare professionals with advanced diagnostic tools that enable:

    • Safer prenatal screening with accurate early insights for expectant parents.
    • Earlier cancer detection through simple blood-based genomic testing.
    • Personalized oncology care by empowering oncologists with genomic insights for treatment planning and recurrence monitoring.

    Highlighting the strategic alliance, Dr Nguyen Hoai Nghia, Co-founder and CEO of Gene Solutions, stated: “This partnership reflects a shared vision of making science-driven genetic testing more widely available. Working with AMPATH allows us to deliver advanced solutions through a trusted and familiar healthcare network.”

    Echoing this, Dr Maneesh Bagai, COO of AMPATH, said: “We are excited to expand into next-generation sequencing through this collaboration. Together, we are redefining diagnostics in maternal health, cancer detection, and personalized oncology with a patient-centric approach.”

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    • Salil Urunkar

      Salil Urunkar is a senior journalist and the editorial mind behind Sahyadri Startups. With years of experience covering Pune’s entrepreneurial rise, he’s passionate about telling the real stories of founders, disruptors, and game-changers.

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