GeneASIC Technologies Corporation (referred to as "GeneASIC") is a spinout from the Department of Computer Science at Yang Ming Chiao Tung University and the Department of Electrical Engineering at National Taiwan University. With a strong focus on bioinformatics and chip design, the GeneASIC team accumulated extensive experience, possessing the capability to develop proprietary algorithms and hardware accelerators. Currently, the company is working on the application of next-generation sequencing (NGS) and has developed hardware-accelerated system integrating complete genome analysis pipelines in a personal desktop form factor, called Gene ASIC NGSAAP. Its low power consumption ensures a sustainable and eco-friendly operation, while keeping energy costs to a minimum * and allowing the device free from spatial cooling systems. Moreover, with only soft hums in the background, the Gene ASIC (300) NGSAAP offers a serene working environment devoid of intrusive noise distractions. It empowers users to perform local genetic data analysis securely and effortlessly, instead of transferring data to the cloud issuing privacy concerns. The significant combination of small size, low power consumption, and near-silent operation makes the GeneASIC NGSAAP an invaluable tool for genetic research and medical diagnostics.
The company also developed an automatic variants classifier, GeneASIC Holmes. Leveraging the power of GeneASIC NGSAAP and GeneASIC Holmes, the complete NGS analysis workflow from raw reads to clinical report is streamlined. GeneASIC aims to introduce sequencing technology to the masses and move the needle in precision medicine delivery through expedited sequencing analysis.