Dovetail Genomics Announces HudsonAlpha as First North American Certified Service Provider

Expanding Access to High-Quality Omni-C Services Through Trusted Service Labs

SCOTTS VALLEY, Calif., Feb. 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Dovetail Genomics, a pioneer in linked-read genomic services, is thrilled to announce the HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology Genome Sequencing Center as the first North American member of the Dovetail^® Certified Service Provider program. This certification underscores HudsonAlpha's proven excellence in delivering high-quality genome assemblies using the Dovetail^® Omni-C^® Assay and solidifies their position as a premier provider of Dovetail linked-read sequencing services in the United States.

The Dovetail Certified Service Provider program sets stringent standards of proficiency and data quality that service labs must meet to earn certification. This ensures that researchers accessing services from certified labs receive reliable, high-quality data critical to their research, whether it be for haplotype-resolved genome assembly, 3D genome mapping, or the detection of the full spectrum of genetic variants. HudsonAlpha has demonstrated its ability to meet these exacting Dovetail data quality standards, furthering Dovetail's mission to expand access to its linked-read technologies globally.

"HudsonAlpha has become a trusted provider of Dovetail Omni-C services over many years. Their commitment to excellence and customer service has been exceptional," said Matt Easterday, CEO for Dovetail Genomics. "We are thrilled to formalize their inclusion in the Certified Service Provider program for our Omni-C chemistry and we look forward to expanding this partnership to include our additional chemistries, including LinkPrep."

A Legacy of Excellence in Genome Sequencing

Located at the HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology in Huntsville, Alabama, the HudsonAlpha Genome Sequencing Center is recognized as one of the few centers worldwide specializing in original sequencing of plants and animals. As a nonprofit research institution, HudsonAlpha has generated and publicly released reference genomes for 228 plants, contributing significantly to the broader scientific community. Their certification further enhances their ability to provide cutting-edge genomic services to researchers across the U.S.

"Being recognized as a Dovetail Certified Service Provider aligns with our mission to deliver innovative solutions for the most complex scientific challenges," said Jane Grimwood, PhD, HudsonAlpha Faculty Investigator, Loretta Purdy Spencer Chair in Genomics, and Co-Director of the HudsonAlpha Genome Sequencing Center. "We're excited to continue offering advanced genome assemblies empowered by the Dovetail Omni-C Assay while continuing to ensure the highest quality results possible."

Program Benefits and Expanding Accessibility
Dovetail's Certified Service Provider program provides labs with benefits such as white-glove support, co-marketing opportunities, and recognition through the use of the Dovetail Certified Service Provider logo. By joining the program, HudsonAlpha enhances its ability to serve academic, translational, and clinical researchers, as well as biopharma and CROs, with advanced linked-read genomic services.

This initiative reflects Dovetail Genomics' commitment to expanding global access to its industry-leading linked-read technologies through trusted, certified labs, ensuring researchers receive the quality and reliability associated with the Dovetail brand. For more information or to explore certification opportunities, visit www.dovetailgenomics.com.

About HudsonAlpha:
HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology is a nonprofit organization dedicated to innovating the field of genomic technology and science within health, agriculture, education, and commercialization. Founded in 2008 in Huntsville, the institute strives to spark scientific discoveries that impact human health and well-being while bringing genomic medicine into clinical care. HudsonAlpha fosters life sciences entrepreneurship and encourages the creation of a genomics-literate society. The campus includes nearly 50 biotech companies and consists of 152 acres nestled within Cummings Research Park, the second-largest research park in the nation. To learn more about HudsonAlpha, visit hudsonalpha.org.

About Dovetail Genomics
Dovetail Genomics is a linked-read technology company that unlocks access to the genome at an unparalleled level. Through Dovetail Genomics' proprietary technologies, we provide access to epigenetics, genetic variation, and genome assembly using standard next-generation sequencing (NGS) approaches to generate long-range information from short-read sequencing data, capturing unseen genomic features as they exist in the cell. Researchers are using Dovetail Genomics' unique methods to solve complex problems including chromatin topology analysis, small and large genetic variation detection, de novo chromosome assembly, and haplotype phasing in the fields of population genomics, human disease, and drug discovery. Through our services and assay kit offerings, Dovetail Genomics is ready to partner with you to elevate your genome research to a new level. For more information on Dovetail, its technology, and service offerings, visit www.dovetailgenomics.com. Follow Dovetail on Bluesky (@dtgenomics.bsky.social) or X/Twitter (@DTGenomics).

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