Saphetor Signs Multiple Service Agreements with University College London

As part of a series of service agreements with UCL-affiliated research groups, Prof. Michel Michaelides and his team will use Saphetor’s precision medicine platform to investigate eye disorders in patients. By partnering with world-class researchers and clinicians at UCL, Saphetor seeks to improve genetic diagnoses that will enhance prognosis counseling for patients and identify those who may be eligible for specific clinical trials.

The Exome Consortium of UCL is led by Dr. Vincent Plagnol, Reader in statistical genetics at the UCL Genetics Institute with a focus on translational research. His work on rare disease genetics is widely published, both in pioneering methodological advances and significant molecular discoveries. Dr. Plagnol said, “We are looking forward to working with Saphetor, as their fast turnaround and comprehensive platform will ensure timely and accurate results in our wide range of research projects.”

Prof. Michel Michaelides is a highly-cited Professor of Ophthalmology at University College London, based at the Institute of Ophthalmology, a premier vision research center. He is also a Consultant Ophthalmologist at Moorfields Eye Hospital, one of the most respected eye hospitals in the world. Prof. Michaelides said, “We are pleased to work with Saphetor, as their advanced analytical capabilities are already driving new findings in congenital eye conditions.”

Andreas Massouras, CEO of Saphetor, said: “We are very honored to work with Dr. Plagnol, Prof. Michaelides, and their collaborators in the UCL Exome Consortium. We intend to accelerate novel research findings on a number of exciting projects.”

(Press release)