Sequencing during synthesis (SdS) is an architecture for massively parallel DNA sequencing that has the strong potential of lowering the cost of sequencing enough to allow individuals access to their own genetic heritage as a way of personalizing their medical care. Thus far, however, higher-throughput next-generation sequencing systems are relatively expensive, have relatively long run times and produce relatively short reads, thereby limiting their use for diagnostic applications. This proposal will support the transfer of reagent technology from the Foundation for Applied Molecular Evolution (FfAME) to Intelligent Bio-Systems (IBS), where it will be optimized to yield, at the end of the Phase 2 period, a high-performance prototype instrument that better meets the needs of both the research and healthcare communities.

Public Health Relevance

Sequencing during synthesis (SdS) is an architecture for doing massively parallel DNA sequencing that has the strong potential of lowering the cost of sequencing enough to allow individuals access to their own genetic heritage as a way of personalizing their medical care. Intelligent Bio-Systems (IBS) seeks to become the cost and quality leader in this next generation of DNA sequencing technology. This proposal will support the transfer of reagent technology from the Foundation for Applied Molecular Evolution (FfAME) to IBS, where it will be optimized for the IBS instrument to yield, at the end of the Phase 2 period, a commercial instrument.

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI)
Type
Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Grants - Phase II (R42)
Project #
5R42HG003668-03
Application #
7690399
Study Section
Special Emphasis Panel (ZRG1-BCMB-L (11))
Program Officer
Schloss, Jeffery
Project Start
2005-05-03
Project End
2011-06-30
Budget Start
2009-07-01
Budget End
2011-06-30
Support Year
3
Fiscal Year
2009
Total Cost
$425,361
Indirect Cost
Name
Intelligent Bio-Systems, Inc.
Department
Type
DUNS #
170777770
City
Waltham
State
MA
Country
United States
Zip Code
02451
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