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PacBio and Covaris Announce Joint Workflow Enabling HiFi Sequencing of FFPE Tumor Samples

PacBio (NASDAQ: PACB), a leading developer of high-quality, highly accurate sequencing solutions, and Covaris, a PerkinElmer company and leader in sample preparation technologies, today announced a joint workflow enabling robust HiFi sequencing of formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded (FFPE) tissue samples. This new solution integrates Covaris’ truXTRAC® FFPE extraction technology with PacBio’s Kinnex™ library preparation, delivering a streamlined workflow from sample to sequencing.

Covaris Introduces the truCOLLECT® Solution for Decentralized Whole Blood Collection and DNA Extraction for Clinical Research and Biopharma Labs

Covaris, a PerkinElmer company specializing in sample preparation technologies for the life sciences, today announced the launch of its truCOLLECT Solution, a novel integrated system for remote whole blood collection, stabilization, and downstream processing.

PerkinElmer appoints Michael Stubblefield as Chief Executive Officer

PerkinElmer today announced that Michael Stubblefield has been appointed as the company’s new Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Dirk Bontridder. Michael joins PerkinElmer at an important moment in the company’s evolution as a standalone business following New Mountain Capital’s investment in March 2023, marking a new chapter in the company’s nearly 90‑year pioneering legacy.

 
 
 

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