Dubai, UAE, 7 February 2024 — MGI Tech, a company committed to developing core tools and technologies to lead life sciences, today announced the signing of a sales agreement with ADK Trading and Shipping at Medlab Middle East 2024. The agreement includes the installation of the mid-low throughput gene sequencer DNBSEQ-G99*, the automated sample preparation system MGISP-100, and the bioinformatics analysis accelerator MegaBOLT.
Dr Roy Tan, MGI APAC General Manager, said, “We are proud to collaborate with ADK Trading and Shipping to introduce our advanced genomics products to the Maldives. We are confident that this partnership will contribute to advancements in genomic research and healthcare in the region.”
ADK Trading and Shipping, a prominent subsidiary of ADK Group, is a diversified company offering products and services across multiple sectors, including medical equipment, logistics, and cargo shipping. As a major supplier of medical equipment and consumables to hospitals and healthcare facilities in the Maldives, ADK Trading and Shipping has been a pivotal player in transforming healthcare in the region since the opening of ADK Hospital in 1987 – the first private hospital in the Maldives.
Under the agreement, three key products will be installed at ADK Hospital. The DNBSEQ-G99* stands out as one of the world’s fastest mid-low throughput sequencers. Leveraging MGI’s core DNBSEQ sequencing technology, it offers unparalleled speed, completing PE150 sequencing in just 12 hours. The rapid generation of sequence data from the DNBSEQ-G99* has already played a crucial role in identifying the first imported case of Monkeypox in Chongqing, China.
The automated sample preparation system MGISP-100 is a state-of-the-art workstation designed for high-throughput sequencing library preparation. With integrated 8-channel pipettes, it processes samples in batches, eliminating repetitive manual tasks, enhancing the stability of library preparation, and significantly improving overall laboratory efficiency.
In next-generation sequencing, data quality is paramount. MGI’s MegaBOLT bioinformatics analysis accelerator is a self-developed, MPS-focused hardware system designed to accelerate bioinformatics analysis. Covering the entire sequencing workflow – from sample submission to data analysis and reporting – MegaBOLT enables fully automated, high-speed, one-stop analysis.
The installation of MGI’s cutting-edge genomics products at ADK Hospital is set to transform healthcare in the Maldives, allowing the local population to access advanced genomic testing services with significantly reduced turnaround times. Mr Hamza Rasheed, Managing Director of ADK Trading and Shipping, commented, “We are thrilled to partner with MGI to bring cutting-edge products to the Maldives. This collaboration reflects our commitment to advancing healthcare services in the country.”
