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  • Inside DNA Genotek → Press Releases → 2011

    Press Releases

    2011

    December 08

    OraSure Technologies Subsidiary, DNA Genotek Receives FDA 510(k) Clearance for Oragene®•Dx Collection Device

    First Saliva DNA Collection and Stabilization Device to Receive 510(k) Clearance.

    November 11

    DNA Genotek Launches Grant Program Aimed at Cancer, Personalized Medicine and Infectious Disease Research

    DNA Genotek, a leading provider of products for biological sample collection, stabilization and preparation, today launched a grant program that encompasses three primary areas of focus – cancer, personalized medicine and infectious disease.

    August 17

    OraSure Technologies Announces Closing of DNA Genotek Acquisition (pdf)

    OraSure Technologies, Inc. announced today that it has completed its previously-announced acquisition of DNA Genotek Inc.

    July 25

    OraSure Technologies to Acquire DNA Genotek Inc.

    Acquisition Provides Entry into Rapidly Growing Molecular Diagnostics Market and Strengthens Company's Leadership in Oral Fluid Diagnostics.

    June 28

    DNA Genotek's Oragene®•DNA Enables Large Sample Collection Project at the U.K.'s Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute and the National Health Service (NHS)

    DNA Genotek Inc., a leading provider of products for biological sample collection, stabilization and preparation, announced today that its Oragene•DNA product has been selected for a new study that aims to unlock genetic changes behind development disorders.

    June 06

    DNA Genotek's Oragene•DNA Collection Kit Chosen by Existence Genetics for Predictive Medicine Service

    DNA Genotek announces that its Oragene®•DNA product has been selected by Existence Genetics LLC for their newly launched predictive medicine service.

    May 24

    DNA Genotek's Oragene•DNA Chosen by the International Collaboration on ADHD and Substance Abuse (ICASA)

    DNA Genotek announces that its Oragene•DNA product has been selected to collect DNA from saliva for the International Collaboration on ADHD and Substance Abuse (ICASA) study researching the prevalence of ADHD in Substance Use Disorders.

    May 18

    DNA Genotek Expands Product Portfolio with Introduction of OMNIgene™•DISCOVER for Infectious Disease Sampling

    DNA Genotek launches OMNIgene™•DISCOVER, a new method to collect and stabilize microbial DNA.

    April 18

    DNA Genotek's Sample Collection Kit Selected by Genomind for Personalized Medicine Test

    DNA Genotek Inc. announced today that its Oragene®•DNA product has been selected by Genomind, LLC as the sample collection kit for the Genecept Mood™ Assay, a saliva-based psychiatric genetic test.

    March 29

    DNA Genotek Signs Distribution Agreement with Abyntek Biopharma S.L. in Spain

    DNA Genotek Inc. announced today that it has signed a distribution agreement permitting Abyntek Biopharma S.L., part of Progenika Group, to exclusively distribute DNA Genotek's Oragene®•DNA family of products in Spain.

    March 15

    DNA Genotek submits filing for 510(k) clearance

    DNA Genotek Inc. announced today that it has completed filing a 510(k) pre market submission to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for its Oragene®•Dx family of products.

    February 14

    DNA Genotek's Oragene•RNA Kit Selected by VITO to Measure Variability in Gene Expression Before and After Stressful Events

    Saliva-Based RNA Collection Product Facilitates Investigation into Human Stress Experienced in Ground Based Facilities Mimicking Spaceflight Conditions.

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