PacBio Announces Shipment of Vega Systems to Berry Genomics to Support its Clinical Assay Development for Asian Markets

Partnership and Collaboration - Berry Genomics will leverage PacBio's Vega system to develop long-read sequencing-based solutions for carrier, prenatal, and newborn screening programs in China and other markets [1] - Berry Genomics will build on the Vega platform to deliver solutions tailored to the characteristics of its clinical customers and the populations they serve [2] - Berry Genomics has committed to purchasing more than 50 Vega units as part of its agreement with PacBio [2] Technology and Product Development - The Vega system is PacBio's first benchtop long-read sequencing platform, offering exceptional data accuracy with HiFi technology and fast turnaround time [4] - Vega delivers the functionality of PacBio's high-throughput Revio system in a compact, lower-throughput benchtop platform, making it suitable for laboratories with limited space and sample volumes [4] - Berry Genomics will take the resulting instrument through the NMPA regulatory review process in China and support additional product registrations in other markets [2] Market and Application Focus - Next-generation sequencing technology has shown great potential in understanding genetic diseases and interpreting the human genome to benefit human health [3] - Small to medium-sized laboratories in China require genomics equipment that is compact, affordable, and capable of processing smaller sample volumes quickly [3] - Berry Genomics aims to provide best-in-class genomics services to clinical labs, unlocking new research opportunities and expanding the application of long-read sequencing technology [3][8] Company Background - PacBio is a premier life science technology company specializing in advanced sequencing solutions, including HiFi long-read sequencing and SBB short-read sequencing technologies [5] - Berry Genomics, established in 2010 and listed on the A-share main board in 2017, focuses on transforming genetic testing technology into clinical applications, particularly in reproductive health, genetic disease testing, and oncology [7][8]