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Ann Arbor, Michigan
October 4, 2001
New alliance will help expand
essential rice research and provide needed technology and
training to IRRI partners
- PerkinElmer Life Sciences, the
distribution partner for Genomic Solutions, will be a
strategic partner with IRRI
- Complete GeneTAC genomics
research system purchased by the Institute
- Move will help advance rice
research throughout Asia
A genomic research system
developed and manufactured by Genomic Solutions Inc. (Nasdaq NM:
GNSL - news) has been purchased by the International Rice
Research Institute (IRRI), a member of the consultative Group on
International Agricultural Research.
Genomics system will aid research in developing nations
- IRRI has purchased a complete
Genomic Solutions GeneTAC(TM) Biochip System from PerkinElmer
Life Sciences to establish a new microarray facility at IRRI,
including the GeneTAC G3 Microarray Workstation, LS IV Scanner
and HybStation. PerkinElmer will also work closely with IRRI
to provide microarray products, detection reagents, expertise
as well as technical resources.
- According to Dr. Hei Leung,
leader of Functional Genomics project at IRRI, "One of our
objectives is to promote accessibility of genomic tools to
rice research institutions in developing countries.
Microarrays are an important component of such technologies
that allow us to look at many genes of the rice plant at one
time. Currently, the expense of such
technologies has excluded access by researchers with limited
resources. With the establishment of the Microarray facility
at IRRI, we are in a better position to provide research
support and training to our partners."
- "By assisting IRRI,
PerkinElmer Life Sciences is helping many research
institutions advance their rice research in Asia. I believe
it's not only good business sense but a good cause for the
company. I hope we see more examples of such cooperate
citizenship in supporting important scientific research in the
less developed countries," said Hei Leung.
- "We are pleased that IRRI has
chosen PerkinElmer as a partner in outfitting its new
microarray facility," said John Engel, Executive Vice
President and President of PerkinElmer Life Sciences. "By
providing a full complement of Genomic Solutions GeneTAC
instruments and PerkinElmer reagents, as well as technical
expertise, PerkinElmer will play a critical role in helping
IRRI advance rice genomic research. In cooperation with our
strategic partner Genomic Solutions, we have been able to
offer IRRI the benefits of a complete microarray system."
Alliances enhanced by strong
manufacturer/distributor relationship
- According to Christine Ethier,
Vice President for International Business at Genomic
Solutions, the sale of a GeneTAC Biochip System by PerkinElmer
to IRRI is an excellent example of the strong, global
distribution relationship between Genomic Solutions and
PerkinElmer Life Sciences. "That relationship will make
possible numerous other such
partnerships between Genomic Solutions, PerkinElmer Life
Sciences and key, global research organizations undertaking
research designed to help persons in developing countries."
- Jeffrey S. Williams, President
and CEO of Genomic Solutions, notes that the relationship with
PerkinElmer Life Sciences, the company's global distribution
partner, continues to strengthen, fueled by Genomic Solutions'
relevant mix of products. "While the GeneTAC Biochip System
helps hasten the vital work of humanitarian organizations like
IRRI, our proven Investigator(TM) Proteomic System also is
helping life sciences researchers improve the health status of
all people through drug discovery and development," Williams
adds. "In concert with PerkinElmer, we're working to be a
single-source of enabling technology for genomics and
proteomics researchers around the world." According to Mr.
Engel, "We expect continued success from our partnership with
Genomic Solutions on this important program and other critical
customer applications in genomics and proteomics."
About IRRI
IRRI is a nonprofit agricultural research and training center
established to improve the well-being of present and future
generations of the farmers and consumers, particularly those
with low incomes. It is dedicated to helping farmers in
developing countries provide more food on limited land using
less water, less labor, and fewer chemical inputs, without
harming the environment.
About PerkinElmer Life Sciences
PerkinElmer Life Sciences distributes Genomic Solutions
products, exclusively, in all countries except the US and Japan.
The relationship, which began in January, 2000, was recently
expanded and extended to the end of 2002. The Genomic Solutions
offerings complement the genomic and proteomic products
manufactured by PerkinElmer, enabling PerkinElmer to provide a
complete solution to customers performing research in the high
growth markets of genomics and proteomics.
About Genomic Solutions Inc.
The company designs, develops, manufactures, markets and
sells instruments, software, consumables and services used to
determine the activity level of genes and to isolate, identify
and characterize proteins. The company's products and systems,
marketed under the GeneTAC Biochip System, Investigator
Proteomics System and GeneMAP(TM) preprinted arrays brands,
enable researchers to perform complex, high volume experiments
at a lower cost and in less time than traditional techniques. As
a result, Genomic Solutions products and systems facilitate more
rapid and less expensive drug discovery.
Company news release
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