Srinagar, Jul 1 (KNS); In a first for the Kashmir Valley, Meem Pathlabs in partnership with HaystackAnalytics on Wednesday launched a Genomic Centre of Excellence (GCE) here, marking the introduction of genomics-based infectious disease diagnostics in the region.
The facility, inaugurated on July 1, will deploy infexn®-NGS – a next-generation sequencing-based test powered by HaystackAnalytics' sequencing technology, software backbone, and workflow integration. The centre aims to provide clinicians across the Valley with rapid, comprehensive pathogen detection, enabling genomic insights to guide timely clinical decisions.
"This centre is another key step in our mission to make advanced genomic diagnostics accessible across India. We are pleased to join hands with Meem Pathlabs to enhance infectious disease care in Kashmir," said Dr.
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Describing the initiative as a transformative step, Dr. Inara Abeer of Meem Pathlabs said, "For us, this is more than a new lab – it is about elevating the standard of infectious disease diagnostics in the Valley. Establishing this centre in Srinagar shows that advanced genomic technologies can reach every corner of the country, empowering clinicians and bringing quality diagnostics closer to the people."
The Genomic Centre of Excellence is a deployment model developed by HaystackAnalytics that enables partner laboratories to build on-site genomics testing capabilities. With this launch, Srinagar joins a growing network of such centres, reinforcing the push for precision diagnostics in underserved regions. (KNS)