Date:11/10/2008 URL: http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/2008/10/11/stories/2008101150050200.htm
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Hyderabad, Oct. 10 Gene Logic has entered into an alliance with deScinerT Business Network to create interactive genomics information resource that can be accessed by others.

Together, they plan to create a unique knowledge resource in genomics called ‘Genomics Gateway’, and thereby, expect to present applications of genomics in pursuit of improved and affordable healthcare and therapeutics.

The Gateway will feature scientists, developments and progress, and will be hosted on the OBBeC Biotech portal powered by deScinerT and Gene Logic forum.

The CEO of Gene Logic, Ms Anu Acharya, in a statement said, “Genomics over the years has been defined and re-defined and we are now seeing exciting applications of genomics in the biotech sector.

“As a leader in the genomics space, we are pleased to partner with deScinerT to present the latest in the genomics and discovery space through various programmes we have planned.”

The Managing Director and CEO, deScinerT Business Network, Mr Tim El-Sheikh, in a statement said, “We provide informative content from leading scientists and businesses from around the globe, discussing strategic issues and best practices in biotechnology, bio-IT and healthcare sectors, all through a single online interface”.

Gene Logic is an integrated genomics company providing reference databases, life science lab information management solutions and services and research consumables. deScinerT Business Network is an international business-to-business communication centre for scientific communities around the world.

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