David Ruggiero appointed as Head of Global Sales & Service at PacBio

PacBio is a company well-known in the field of genomics, offering a wide range of products and services to support research and advancements in various areas of study. From sequencing systems to consumables, sequencing methods, and support services, PacBio aims to cater to the needs of researchers and scientists across the globe.

PacBio’s sequencing systems include the Revio long-read system, the Vega long-read system, and the Onso short-read system. These systems are equipped with advanced technologies such as HiFi long-read sequencing, SBB short-read sequencing, Kinnex, PureTarget, and Nanobind DNA extraction. The company also provides consumables for sample preparation, application kits, library preparation, barcoding, HiFi sequencing, and Onso sequencing to support various sequencing tasks efficiently.

In terms of sequencing methods, PacBio offers solutions for whole genome sequencing, targeted sequencing, RNA sequencing, epigenetics, and microbiome and metagenomics studies. The company provides software and bioinformatics tools like SMRT Link, computational tools, Onso software, and compatible partner software to facilitate data analysis and interpretation.

For those interested in purchasing PacBio products, the company offers options to ask questions, request pricing, explore PacBio Capital financing, access the customer hub, connect with global distributors, and find compatible products and certified service providers.

PacBio’s focus areas include human genomics, microbial genomics, plant and animal genomics, and cancer genomics. Human genomics research involves genetic testing, clinical research, rare diseases, repeat expansions, population genomics, HiFi Solves, neurogenomics, and immunogenomics. Microbial genomics focus on public health surveillance, infectious disease research, microbial sequencing methods, and plant and animal microbes. Plant and animal genomics encompass agrigenomics, biodiversity, plant and animal biology, and the plant and animal hub. Cancer genomics research covers liquid biopsy, biopharma, gene therapy, gene editing, and biologics research and development.

Engagement with PacBio involves opportunities to connect, learn, and receive support. Researchers can become sequencing service providers, find certified service providers, distributors, apply for grants, access datasets, explore blog posts, webinars, case studies, resources, scientific publications, posters, literature, educational videos, sequencing 101 materials, and learn about the HiFi Difference. PacBio also hosts events like webinars and provides insights into past events to keep the research community informed and engaged.

To assist customers, PacBio has assembled a team of technical support scientists, engineers, and bioinformaticians available Monday through Friday from 7 AM to 5 PM PST. Customers can contact the support team via email or phone and access documentation such as technical support, support FAQs, training materials, software downloads, protocols, multiplexing information, certifications, and safety data sheets in the SDS library.

Overall, PacBio strives to be a valuable resource for the genomics research community, offering cutting-edge products, services, and support to advance scientific discovery and innovation in various fields of study.