Investigen-Cartagen Joint Press Release - September 16, 2003
BRINGING INNOVATIVE BIOTECH TOOLS TO MARKET
Cartagen and Investigen Form Strategic Partnership
SEATTLE, WA – September 16th, 2003: Cartagen Molecular Systems, Inc. announced today that it has been granted a license to manufacture and distribute a new proprietary DNA separation technology created by Investigen, Inc. of Hercules, CA. Founded in 1998, Investigen has successfully created tests for food quality assurance, health care, environmental safety, and industry. The DNA isolation technology they have developed focuses on quick and efficient extraction of DNA from complex food and plant samples.
Isolating DNA from these difficult samples was previously challenging, often requiring researchers to spend valuable time and energy modifying kits designed for isolations from simpler material. Investigen’s new technology allows for easy, rapid and cost effective isolation of DNA from these critical but more complex samples.
"We’re excited about commercializing this nucleic acid separation technology," said Steven Kirsher, Cartagen’s President and CEO. “Investigen has demonstrated their ability to identify unmet needs in the research community and respond with innovative technology solutions. We anticipate strong demand for these types of products in the fields of plant genetics and processed food testing for GMO certification.”
Cartagen Molecular Systems Inc. was founded in early 2003 to manufacture and sell innovative reagent kits for the life science market. Based in Seattle, the company focuses on providing competitively-priced tools in convenient formats that enable life scientists to perform selected key techniques and methods which increase the pace of their research.
“Cartagen’s solid foundation of experience with manufacturing and sales is a perfect compliment to our product development activities” said Dr. Heather Koshinsky, CEO of Investigen. “Cartagen offers speed to market for our technology, creating products that will increase efficiency and improve results for scientists in their research efforts. We feel fortunate to have found an organization that can assist us in rapidly making our unique technologies available to the life science researcher.”
The strategic partnership Cartagen and Investigen have formed will ensure an ongoing flow of innovative products and helpful technology tools for life science research customers.
About Investigen
Founded in 1998, Investigen, Inc., is an innovator in DNA testing, developing new processes to shorten testing time and reduce the cost of DNA diagnostic testing and detection of microorganisms and genetically modified organisms. Investigen has already developed tests for food quality assurance, health care, environmental safety, and industry.
Investigen, Inc. has its corporate and its research headquarters at 750 Alfred Nobel Drive, Hercules CA 94547. www.investigen.com.
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