Announcement • Jul 24
Meridian Bioscience Leads the Way with Innovative Sustainable Solutions for in Vitro Diagnostic Manufacturers The life science division of Meridian Bioscience, Inc. announced its comprehensive suite of eco-conscious, cost-effective innovations tailored for diagnostic assay developers. Committed to advancing the sustainability goals of the in vitro Diagnostics (IVD) industry, Meridian has developed cutting-edge solutions that minimize waste, enhance efficiency, and broaden accessibility across molecular and immunoassays. As diagnostic manufacturers face increasing pressure to integrate Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) sustainability into their operations, innovative solutions in raw materials and reagents are essential for reducing the carbon footprint of diagnostic assays.1 In response, Meridian has curated a comprehensive portfolio of eco-conscious and cost-efficient solutions designed to meet specific challenges like: Overcoming Cold Chain Logistics Barriers: Meridian's glycerol-free, high-concentration molecular reagents and services enable the development of ambient-temperature stable assays, eliminating the need for cold chain logistics and ensuring robust and seamless supply chains. This reduces energy consumption in transit and storage as well as minimizes packaging requirements, particularly the use of refrigerant, dry ice, and expanded polystyrene foam (Styrofoam™). Streamlining Workflows: Meridian's extraction-free, low-temperature molecular solutions streamline workflows by eliminating the need for multiple reagent-based extraction steps and reducing the overall energy consumption required for high-temperature processes. Streamlined workflows with fewer steps result in faster turnaround times and increased throughput, reducing operational energy and resource use. Providing Animal-Free Alternatives: Reagents generated using animal immunization present scientific and ethical concerns. Meridian's animal-free recombinant alternatives for immunoassays (blockers, antibodies, and antigens) can offer greater versatility and reproducibility over animal immunization, ensuring continuity of supply while alleviating ethical concerns. Meridian's product development strategy is centered on creating sustainable, cost-effective solutions. A robust lineup of product launches is planned for the latter half of 2024 and will continue well into 2025 and beyond. Meridian's innovations enhance efficiency across supply chain and workflow processes, improve accessibility, and increase customers' competitive advantage. Partnering with Meridian supports IVD manufacturers in further enhancing their diagnostics operations while continuing to contribute to a more ethical and sustainable future. The Meridian Bioscience Life Science team will showcase its innovative sustainability solutions for IVD manufacturers at the upcoming Association for Diagnostics & Laboratory Medicine (ADLM) annual meeting, which will be held in Chicago from July 28 to August 1, 2024. Join us at the McCormick Place Convention Center in booth #3516. Announcement • Jun 26
Meridian Bioscience Unveils Industry-First Lyophilized Library Prep Kit for Next-Generation Sequencing, Eliminating the Need for Cold-Chain Shipping and Storage Meridian Bioscience, Inc. introduced the market's first innovative lyophilized Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) library preparation kit. This pioneering kit underscores Meridian's commitment to sustainable and cost-effective solutions within the life sciences industry. This announcement closely follows Meridian's April 2024 launch of glycerol-free NGS enzymes, further establishing Meridian as a leader in developing innovative, eco-conscious, and cost-effective components for diagnostic assay developers. This revolutionary lyophilized NGS library preparation kit, designed initially for sequencing by synthesis (SBS) protocols, marks a breakthrough in stabilizing the library preparation process at room temperature. By eliminating the requirement for cold-chain shipping and storage, Meridian's innovative kit not only simplifies logistical and environmental challenges but also significantly reduces carbon emissions and operational costs, thereby streamlining the entire NGS workflow. The kit can be transported and stored at ambient temperature and contains ready-to-use lyophilized reactions to simplify the end-repair, A-tailing, ligation, and library amplification steps of most sequencing protocols. By promoting sustainable practices and advancing the worldwide democratization of NGS, Meridian underscores its expertise in developing high-performing reagents with continuously improved stability properties. While Meridian's new Lyophilized NGS library preparation kit offers a comprehensive solution for those seeking the convenience of a ready-to-go option, developers who prefer a more customized approach can still access Meridian's proprietary glycerol-free NGS enzymes and technologies. This unique flexibility supports Meridian's goal to accelerate NGS accessibility through strategic partnerships, highlighting Meridian's commitment to innovation and sustainability. By continuously empowering NGS assay developers with cutting-edge reagents, Meridian aims to push the boundaries of what is possible in assay development and diagnostics. Announcement • Apr 10
Meridian Bioscience, Inc. Drives Democratization of Next-Generation Sequencing with Reagents Enabling Ambient Temperature Shipping and Storage of Sequencing Kits The Life Science division of Meridian Bioscience, Inc. has announced the launch of a comprehensive menu of glycerol-free NGS enzymes for use in all steps of a Next Generation Sequencing ("NGS") workflow. With this latest release, Meridian establishes itself as the sole provider of the most extensive array of glycerol- free NGS enzymes to diagnostic developers, which is essential for enabling the preparation of sequencing kits that can be shipped and stored at ambient temperature. The ability to ship and store reagents without restrictions democratizes NGS, allowing global access. Shipping sequencing kits in dry ice and storing them in freezers has always been inconvenient for NGS developers and researchers. Meridian's glycerol-free enzyme formats enable lyophilization, providing a sustainable alternative by reducing carbon emissions associated with cold-chain logistics. This eradicates reliance on energy-intensive refrigeration and freezing methods. Additionally, eliminating cold-chain requirements simplifies transportation logistics, reducing packaging materials and transportation costs. In addition to the shipping and storage stability enabled by being glycerol-free, the enzymes are available in a high-concentration format, meeting the demands for miniaturization, often required in point-of-care devices. This format not only allows for the utilization of smaller reagent volumes but also maximizes the sample input quantity while ensuring consistent performance. Meridian's new glycerol-free high-concentration enzymes empower NGS assay developers to engineer the next generation of NGS diagnostic tests and workflows. This product launch stems from Meridian's strategy to pioneer sustainable and innovative raw materials for diagnostic assay manufacturers.