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Genoinseq: Specialists in Advanced Sequencing and Bioinformatics

Genoinseq is the Advanced Sequencing Unit of Biocant. Specializing in omics approaches, we offer access to cutting-edge DNA and RNA sequencing technology and large-scale bioinformatics and biostatistics analyses.

Customized Solutions

Our team of sequencing and bioinformatics experts is ready to provide tailored solutions. From experimental planning to sequencing and data analysis, we ensure results are delivered in accessible and understandable formats for all types of users.

Partners in Scientific and Technological Innovation

We serve companies and research groups in the Life Sciences, providing specialized services and collaborating on R&D projects.

Discover how Genoinseq can transform your research projects with our advanced technologies and unparalleled expertise.

Our Mission

Biocant - Technology Transfer Association's mission is to promote the creation and sustainable development of business initiatives in Biotechnology, acting as a strategic agent and catalyst in building an ecosystem focused on the economic valorisation of knowledge.

Genoinseq fulfils this mission by providing differentiated services in omics, based on state-of-the-art DNA and RNA sequencing and large-scale bioinformatic and biostatistical data analysis, ensuring that scientific innovation translates into sustainable and differentiated solutions for the market.

Our Vision

Biocant – Technology Transfer Association aims to contribute to making the park's biotechnology ecosystem an international benchmark for the promotion of bioentrepreneurship, stimulating the creation and sustainable development of business initiatives in Life Sciences. 

Genoinseq materialises this vision by providing services and collaborating on R&D projects, helping to make these advanced technologies accessible to everyone, from beginners to experts.

Our Values

  • Flexibility and innovation: With a flexible structure that adapts to the needs of its units, Biocant keeps abreast of technological developments in order to devise strategies that address future challenges and the constantly changing needs of this sector.
  • Collaboration: Biocant facilitates networking and promotes teamwork to ensure consolidation and technological development.
  • Quality and efficiency: Biocant adheres to the highest quality standards in all its projects, matching the excellence of national research.
  • Service orientation: Through constant communication with entrepreneurs and researchers, Biocant meets their needs.
  • Commitment: Biocant's firm commitment to its goals and constant effort to achieve them is the key to success.

Genoinseq promotes Biocant's values through excellence in performance, evidenced by: 

  • Focus in the client – Establishing a personalized relationship to guarantee total satisfaction;

  • Quality  – Ensuring the quality of processes and results through the critical revision of the several stages in the process;

  • Continuous improvement – Focusing on constantly improving our procedures and services;

  • Innovation and R&D  – Following a growth strategy based on scientific knowledge and technological state-of-the-art;

  • People – Believing in the work of our team, in continuous training, in professionalism, honesty and transparency as a differentiating factor to the services we provide.

  • Confidentiality – Ensuring the total confidentiality of services and data.

Certification ISO 9001:2015

Genoinseq is certified under the ISO 9001:2015 standard for Extraction of DNA or RNA from isolated organisms, cells in tissue culture or from environmental communities; DNA or RNA quality control; Quality control of products through analysis of the presence of DNA or RNA;  Mass sequencing of DNA or RNA; Bioinformatic analyzes of massive sequencing (NGS) data, biostatistical analysis of results, biological interpretation of results; Analysis of microbial genomes, microbiomes and metagenomes; Transcriptome analysis and RNA-Seq (Registry No. PT-2024/CEP 6158).

 
Team Leader
Conceição Egas
Conceição Egas, PhD
Sequencing
Cristina Barroso
Cristina Barroso, MSc

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