Genetic Analysis Leaders On Gut Microbiota Testing, Pharma Connections And Direct-To-Consumer Scene

Genetic Analysis CEO Ronny Hermansen and Christina Casén, senior VP of clinical and medical affairs, discuss the company’s polymerase chain reaction (PCR)-based approach to gut microbiota profiling versus DNA sequencing, competitive landscape, and opportunities for supporting pharma R&D and assessing drug treatment success.

The microbiota of a healthy human gut contains thousands of different species of bacteria • Source: Shutterstock

While dabbling in direct-to-consumer, Genetic Analysis AS’s focus remains on developing and commercializing “clinical-grade” gut health diagnostics, with a growing number of opportunities emerging for pharma collaboration.

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