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Strand Life Sciences launches portal for rare disease diagnosis, announces affordable genetic testing

ANI February 28, 2025 118 views

Strand Life Sciences has unveiled the groundbreaking StrandOmics Portal to revolutionize rare disease diagnostics. The innovative digital platform provides clinicians with rapid and detailed genetic insights, dramatically improving diagnostic precision. By offering affordable genetic testing, the company aims to make crucial diagnostic services more accessible to economically disadvantaged patients. This initiative represents a significant step forward in personalized medicine and genetic healthcare in India.

"We are dedicated to improving genetic diagnostics and ensuring accessibility for all." - Dr Ramesh Hariharan, CEO Strand Life Sciences
Bengaluru, February 28: Marking Rare Disease Day, Strand Life Sciences, a subsidiary of Reliance Industries and a leading genomics research company, has launched the StrandOmics Portal, an innovative digital platform designed to assist doctors in diagnosing rare diseases more efficiently.

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Innovative digital platform helps doctors diagnose rare genetic conditions faster

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Provides comprehensive genetic variant insights

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Offers reduced-cost testing for economically weaker patients

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Empowers healthcare professionals with advanced diagnostic tools

The newly introduced portal provides clinicians with rapid and detailed insights into genetic variants, offering a comprehensive and accurate assessment for each patient.

This advancement is expected to enhance the speed and precision of rare disease diagnoses, ultimately benefiting patients who often face prolonged diagnostic journeys.

Alongside the launch of the StrandOmics Portal, the company has announced a special initiative to offer genetic testing at a reduced cost for patients from economically weaker backgrounds, ensuring that these crucial diagnostic services are more widely accessible.

The StrandOmics Portal is designed to empower healthcare professionals. It offers several benefits, such as providing quick and clear genetic insights to aid in faster diagnosis, allowing independent review of a broader set of genetic variants, and improving clinical decision-making and enhancing prenatal diagnosis and specialist collaboration, leading to better outcomes for rare genetic conditions.

Speaking on the occasion, Dr Ramesh Hariharan, CEO and Co-Founder of Strand Life Sciences, said, "We are dedicated to improving genetic diagnostics and ensuring accessibility for all. With the launch of the StrandOmics Portal, we aim to empower doctors with better tools to combat rare diseases. We will continue to innovate and invest in advancing genetic testing technologies."

Strand Life Sciences is a pioneer in genomic diagnostics in India and a trusted name in the field of oncology, rare diseases, women's health, and infectious diseases.

Backed by a strong foundation in bioinformatics, cutting-edge laboratory research, and a vast hospital partner network, the company is committed to advancing genetic diagnostics and personalized medicine.

It is also expanding into consumer genomics, providing individuals with personalized insights into their genetic profiles.

With the launch of the StrandOmics Portal and the introduction of discounted genetic testing for underprivileged patients, Strand Life Sciences continues its mission to bridge the gap in rare disease diagnosis and treatment accessibility in India.

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