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| Galileo Genomics Selects LabVantage Solutions' Sapphire™ Life Sciences LIMS for Gene Discovery Research |
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Bridgewater, NJ June 11, 2003. LabVantage Genetics Industry Solution Becomes an Integral Technology Component in Galileo Genetics Research Efforts.
LabVantage Solutions, Inc., a leading provider of Life Sciences and Enterprise LIMS solutions, and Galileo Genomics, Inc. (Montreal, Quebec, Canada), dedicated to the discovery of true disease genes, announced today that Galileo has signed a software and services agreement for LabVantage Sapphire™ Life Sciences LIMS. Galileo's initial utilization of Sapphire™ will address the management information of its microsatellite and SNP genotyping.
Implementation of Sapphire™ will allow Galileo to expand its laboratory operations to perform dense genome-wide scans on at least 40 diseases within the next three years, followed by fine mapping of small candidate regions and identification of disease-related sequence variations. This process includes over 3 billion genotypes on DNA samples from approximately 60,000 patients, relatives, and controls, generating terabytes of raw and derived data. LabVantage Sapphire™ Life Sciences LIMS is an important component of Galileo's compliance with GCP and GLP regulations (including the support for electronic signatures and compliance with 21 CFR Part 11), and of ensuring the integrity and quality of Galileo's research data.
"The selection of LabVantage as a preferred technology partner resulted from Sapphire™'s ability to closely mirror our LIMS requirements without the need for extensive design, development and customization," said Dr. John Hooper, President and CEO of Galileo. "We are looking forward to working with the LabVantage team in helping Galileo, its clients, and its partners in other countries, to achieve their goals."
"We are pleased to have been chosen by Galileo Genomics as a key data and information management solution provider for their genetics research efforts," said Jim Aurelio, President and CEO, LabVantage Solutions. "The strength of the Sapphire™ Genetics Industry Solution lies in its robust functionality and ability to rapidly mirror requirements of genetics-focused researchers without complex and overly resource-intensive implementation efforts."
About Galileo Genomics. Galileo Genomics is a Montreal-based population genetics company with international funding and 80 employees, including over 20 with doctorates, dedicated to the discovery of genes implicated in the cause of common human diseases. Galileo's research relies on the study of genetic data collected from the Quebec Founder Population, a population of six million distantly related individuals descended from a small group of approximately 2,600 ancestors that arrived from France between 1608 and 1760. This population has a relatively homogeneous gene pool with extensive genetic sharing among its members, distinct advantages that are being used by Galileo to link genes with the diseases they cause. The company has initiated many substantial research programs for the discovery of true disease genes in common diseases that will be used as targets for drug development programs, for development of diagnostics, and for pharmacogenomics studies. The company has also developed innovative new research technologies for genetic analysis and gene identification. For additional information on Galileo Genomics, please visit http://www.galileogenomics.com.
About LabVantage Solutions. LabVantage Solutions, Inc., a Chatterjee Group company, is an Advanced IBM Business Partner, and the leader in Life Sciences LIMS and Enterprise LIMS solutions. LabVantage helps customers reach beyond the traditional four walls of the laboratory with solutions that enable information sharing via intranets and extranets. LabVantage provides intelligent sample and data management traceability for high throughput screening, genomics, proteomics, and traditional manufacturing QA/QC. LabVantage products excel in the areas of workflow process automation, open database modeling, and integration of multiple data sources into a single browser interface. The company also offers services that ensure customer success, such as industry and technology consulting, implementation services, application training, and extensive customer support services. Headquartered in Bridgewater, New Jersey, LabVantage also has offices in High Wycombe, UK, and Kolkata, India, as well as an extensive web of business partnerships and technology alliances. For additional information on LabVantage, please visit www.labvantage.com.
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