We are proud to announce that for the second year in a row, we were named a Military Times Best for Vets Employer. Thank you to all our #veteran employees that continue to give back by serving as mentors, participating on career panels, and supporting our recruitment efforts to grow the veteran talent pool. Our iSERVED Employee Resource Group also partners with various VSO (Veteran Service Organizations) by hosting cohorts throughout the year introducing our company and business to transition veterans.
Did you miss #AMP2022? We presented key studies in collaboration with Labcorp. The focus was two rare but therapeutically relevant gene fusions in #cancer that cannot be detected by DNA sequencing alone. #RNA #CGP
We are committed to creating a lasting partnership with the United Arab Emirates and its scientific and healthcare communities to strengthen the country’s world-class healthcare system. The Illumina Solutions Center in #Dubai brings cutting-edge solutions to enable our partners and customers to scale up genomics capabilities and expertise. This will support the delivery of #precision medicine to an increasing number of patients, shaping the future of healthcare in the region. Delighted to host the official ribbon-cutting ceremony of the Solutions Center with Her Excellency Sarah bint Yousif Al Amiri, Minister of State for Public Education and Advanced Technology, UAE
South Carolina’s Greenwood Genetic Center uses #WGS and #AI capabilities to gain insights and provide care for children with rare pediatric disabilities and adults with genetic disorders and #cancer.
Our employees are still buzzing about the unveiling of the #NovaSeqX — a few even decided to recreate the moment for Halloween! Who did it better? #IlluminaProud
Congratulations to our CEO, Francis deSouza, for being awarded one of 3BL Media's Responsible CEO of the Year. Francis is dedicated to empowering Illumina to help shape a more equitable and #sustainable future. Under his leadership, we work to accelerate access to genomics, empower our communities, nurture our people, integrate sustainability, and operate responsibly.
This National Disability Employment Awareness Month, we’re celebrating a scientist who made significant contributions to the field of #biochemistry – Nansie Sharpless. 🧪 Sharpless was a biochemist who focused on the correlations between chemicals and mental disorders. At the age of 14, Sharpless contracted meningitis and was left with hearing loss in both ears. Her hearing loss didn't halt her academic goals even with the lack of accommodations for students with disabilities at the time. Despite being discouraged as a deaf woman in science by administrators at Wayne State University, Sharpless went on to earn her Ph.D. in biochemistry with a perfect 4.0 grade point average. She became a profound researcher at Mayo Clinic, joined the Albert Einstein Medical College faculty as an associate professor and was later promoted to Chief of the Albert Einstein Medical College’s Neuropsychopharmacology laboratory.
One panel. 66 viruses. Whole #genome sequencing. Today we are announcing the new Viral Surveillance Panel (VSP) to help public health agencies prevent the next pandemic. VSP and the corresponding DRAGEN™ Microbial Enrichment application will allow public health agencies to monitor pathogens like #coronavirus, polio, Ebola, Dengue, and #monkeypox ‒ all in a single workflow. Learn more by visiting the link below.
Sequencing #COVID19 using dust from vacuum cleaner bags? A campus lab at The Ohio State University can tell what buildings have which #variants and how much viral load. Learn more about the dust project below.
This National Disability Employment Awareness Month, we’re spotlighting a scientist who paved the way in the fields of #physics and #cosmology – Stephen Hawking. 🔭 Hawking was a theoretical physicist known for his groundbreaking work on black holes and relativity. While studying at the University of Cambridge at the age of 21, he was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Hawking realized that he might not live long enough to earn his Ph.D. and quickly devoted himself to his work. As his battle with ALS worsened, Hawking controlled a speech synthesizer with his cheekbones to communicate. He lived 50 years longer than expected and achieved more honors and accomplishments than most do in a lifetime. #ScientistSpotlight #NDEAM #NDEAM2022
