Solvias announced that it has acquired Utrecht, Netherlands-based Cergentis. The acquisition bolsters Solvias’ platform of biologics and cell and gene therapy (CGT) testing solutions.
According to pharmaceutical market intelligence provider, Evaluate, global sales of cell and gene therapies are projected to accelerate at a 63% compound annual growth rate through 2026. As more researchers leverage emerging genetic engineering techniques to develop complex, novel medicines, they require sophisticated solutions to analyze their safety and effectiveness.
With the addition of Cergentis, Solvias supports the increasing number of global pharmaceutical, biotech, and contract development and manufacturing organizations developing genetically engineered therapies with an expanded platform of testing services highlighted by:
- a highly scientific team possessing advanced degrees and deep expertise steeped in emerging genome techniques and evolving regulatory requirements
- proprietary genomic analysis technology that delivers comprehensive data in a single experiment that enables effective decision-making and R&D program design
- a global network serving customers across three continents
- customized support for distinct genetic engineering applications, including cell and gene therapy, cell line development & genetically engineered models
- specialized knowledge in genomic sequencing of early-stage cell lines to support one of the first steps in the R&D process
- high-touch support encompassing end-to-end logistical services, digital project management and reporting capabilities to enable rapid turnaround time