Syndicate Bio, Sophia Genetics to improve access to cancer diagnostics
TLDR
- Syndicate Bio partners with Sophia Genetics to offer comprehensive genomic profiling and liquid biopsy services in Africa.
- The partnership marks a milestone in Africa's healthcare sector, providing advanced genomic technologies to patients continent-wide.
- Utilizing Sophia Genetics' cloud-based solutions, Syndicate Bio aims to democratize genetic testing, improving healthcare outcomes and accessibility.
Nigeria-based biotechnology startup, Syndicate Bio, has partnered with Sophia Genetics, a cloud-native software firm specializing in data-driven medicine. This positions Syndicate Bio, founded by ex-54gene CEO, as the first laboratory in Africa to provide comprehensive genomic profiling and liquid biopsy services on a continent-wide scale.
The partnership signifies a significant milestone in Africa’s healthcare sector, offering unparalleled access to state-of-the-art genomic technologies that were previously inaccessible to patients across the continent.
Utilizing Sophia Genetics’ proficiency in cloud-based healthcare solutions, Syndicate Bio aims to democratize genetic testing and equip healthcare providers with advanced diagnostic capabilities, thereby enhancing healthcare outcomes and accessibility.
Key Takeaways
In February 2023, the World Health Organization (WHO) verified that Africa annually experiences 1.1 million new cancer cases, resulting in approximately 700,000 deaths. Data projections further suggest that without urgent and decisive interventions, cancer mortality rates in Africa could escalate dramatically to nearly one million deaths per year by 2030. These alarming statistics underscore the critical need for proactive measures to address the growing cancer burden on the continent, emphasizing the importance of initiatives like Syndicate Bio's partnership with SophiaGenetics to advance diagnostic capabilities and improve healthcare outcomes.
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