Biogenes Technologies acquires Allen Healthcare Products , poised to capture test kit market in Southeast Asia
Reading Time: 2 minutesBIOGENES TECHNOLOGIES (BIOGENES) has successfully completed the acquisition of Allen Healthcare Products Sdn Bhd (AHP) – a Penang-based, ISO 13485 accredited pioneer of rapid test kit manufacturing. Biogenes chief executive officer, Tang Kok Mun said: “The opportunity for acquisition presented itself as we were actively seeking manufacturing facilities to upscale Biogenes-developed aptamer-based diagnostic test kits.” According […]
Agritech startup Qarbotech lands USD 700,000 to bring productivity to farmers worldwide
Reading Time: 2 minutesKUALA LUMPUR: Qarbotech, a leading Malaysia-based agritech startup, announced today that it has raised USD 700,000 in seed funding and grants. The round was led by multi-stage venture capital firm, 500 Global, and includes innovation grants from the Temasek Foundation for winning the Climate Impact Innovations Challenge 2023, and Khazanah Nasional’s Dana Impak for winning […]
Biogenes lends shot in the arm for local sensor-tech industry
Reading Time: 3 minutesBIOGENES TECHNOLOGIES (Biogenes) inked a new alliance with the Malaysian Society for Sensor Technology Development (SENSOR Malaysia) to promote translational research and create a skilled workforce to empower sensor technology development in the country. “It is a kickstart to foster academia-industry partnership in the sensor-tech field. Biogenes will be providing RM 50,000 annually for a period […]
Cell AgriTech, leading universities join hands to shape future of cultivated meat
Reading Time: 3 minutesPUTRAJAYA: In a momentous event, Cell AgriTech, the pioneering cultivated meat company, has joined forces with leading academic institutions, including Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), International Medical University (IMU), and Taylor’s University, to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) that mark a significant leap towards reshaping the landscape of biotechnology and food […]
Biogenes’ showcases Aptamer-Based Diagnostic Technology in Oxford, UK
Reading Time: 3 minutesUNIVERSITI SAINS MALAYSIA (USM) and BIOGENES TECHNOLOGIES (Biogenes), a Malaysian tech company known for its aptamer-based diagnostic technology jointly participated in two conferences in the United Kingdom (UK) recently. Dr Shazana Hilda Shamsuddin, a pathology researcher from USM and Teffanie Arputheraj, Aptamer Lead from Biogenes attended Oligo 2023 and Aptamer 2023 held at the prestigious Oxford University. Organised annually by the International Society on […]
Biosensor Research Aptamer Grant offers overseas experience in the UK
Reading Time: 3 minutesAS BIOTECHNOLOGY and other bio-based graduates often lament the lack of job opportunities in the science sector, a local company is offering research grants to propel young talent to further equip themselves academically, and thereby securing research opportunities and employment in more novel areas of science and technology. The “Biosensor Research Aptamer Grant” offered by Biogenes […]
Johor unveils sterling fiscal indices at Mida Invest Series
Reading Time: 3 minutesJOHOR is consistent in its efforts to ensure the rapid recovery of its economy while strengthening its resilience to face new challenges posed by the changing landscape of the global economy. “Last year the state contributed RM70.6 billion of approved investments into the country – making it the top contributor to the nation’s economy. This […]
Biogenes inks funding agreement with MTDC, PESB
Reading Time: 2 minutesKUALA LUMPUR: Biogenes Technologies Sdn Bhd (Biogenes) is gearing up to hit its next milestone after receiving RM5.5 million in funding. The funding was rolled out from the National Technology and Innovation Sandbox 3 (NTIS 3). RM3.3 million from the funding is from the Malaysian Technology Development Corporation (MTDC). Additionally, the aptamer-based diagnostics kits developer […]
Locally made sepsis detection test kit to hit the market soon
Reading Time: 2 minutesA HOMEGROWN aptamer-based biosensor kit to detect sepsis will soon be locally available, after a decade of research. The kit, “SepsiDot” detects sepsis at an early stage and monitors its severity level if the patient requires hospital care. Sepsis, also known as blood poisoning is a common condition that can be fatal. Any common infection has […]
Biogenes leads the way in aptamer-based antibodies
Reading Time: 3 minutesIN 2010, when the European Union (EU) passed a directive to eliminate the use of animals in scientific research – aptamers came to the fore to replace animal-derived antibodies that were largely used for developing diagnostic tools. Aptamers are synthetic antibodies produced without harming a single animal. Aptamers can recognise and bind to their target […]