Summary
OpGen, Inc., a precision medicine company, engages in developing and commercializing molecular microbiology solutions in the United States and internationally. Its product portfolio includes Acuitas AMR Gene Panel, an in vitro diagnostic (IVD) test for the detection and identification of various bacterial nucleic acids and genetic determinants of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) from bacterial colonies isolated from any specimen, as well as Curetis CE-IVD-marked polymerase chain reaction-based SARS-CoV-2 test kits. The company's products also comprise ARES Technology Platform, including ARES reference database on antimicrobial resistance using next generation sequencing technology and artificial intelligence powered bioinformatics solutions for antibiotic response prediction; and Unyvero Platform, an automated sample-to-answer molecular diagnostics platform that integrates automated sample preparation, analysis, and identification of disease relevant pathogens and antibiotic resistance markers. The company utilizes molecular diagnostics and informatics to help combat infectious diseases. It also helps clinicians with information about life threatening infections to enhance patient outcomes, and to decrease the spread of infections caused by multidrug-resistant microorganisms. OpGen, Inc. has a collaboration with the New York State Department of Health and ILÚM Health Solutions, LLC to develop a research program to detect, track, and manage antimicrobial-resistant infections at healthcare institutions. The company was incorporated in 2001 and is headquartered in Rockville, Maryland.
History
Founded in 2001, OpGen is based in Gaithersburg, Maryland and is a publicly traded company (NASDAQ:OPGN). The company was founded to develop a powerful data management platform to turn high-resolution genetic sequencing into actionable results.
Mission
Our mission is to pioneer precision medicine technologies to address the challenges of infectious disease and empower better outcomes.
Vision
Our vision is to be an unrivalled leader in developing accurate, reliable and accessible molecular diagnostics that bring precision medicine to every patient.
Key Team
Mr. Vadim Sapiro (Chief Information Officer)
Mr. Michael Farmer (VP of Marketing)
Ms. Faranak Atrzadeh (Chief Marketing & Scientific Affairs Officer)
Dr. G. Terrance Walker Ph.D. (Sr. VP of R&D)
Dr. Arne Materna (MD & CEO of Ares Genetics GmbH)
Mr. Derek Joesting (Sr. VP of US Sales)
Recognition and Awards
OpGen has won numerous awards over the years, including being named a Technology Pioneer by the World Economic Forum and receiving the North American Frost & Sullivan product of the year award in 2020.
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