The FT features DNA Electronics in article on biomedical technology commercialisation

In a full-page feature in the Financial Times, Professor Chris Toumazou, co-founder and CEO of DNA Electronics is profiled as the driving force behind the creation of the Institute of Biomedical Engineering, Imperial College London.  The IBE is a world-class postgraduate research institute, with a focus on new technology commercialisation.  DNA Electronics and the application of its technology in pharmacogenetic testing for predicting drug response are described alongside other spin-out companies from the IBE in Clive Cookson's article, which appeared in print on Wednesday 6th February 2008.  More details and a video interview with Prof Toumazou available online at FT.com.

DNA Electronics granted UK patent for ultra-low power circuits

The UK Intellectual Property Office has today advised that DNA Electronics will be granted a patent for its low-power chip-based sensor interfaces on 20 February 2008.  This is the second patent in ultra-low power electronic circuits to be secured by DNA Electronics, building upon existing protection secured in the United States and Europe.  The company has also been granted international patents in the core Genalysis™ detection platform, a novel combination of silicon chip sensors and biochemistry on a disposable chip, harnessing the economies of scale of silicon manufacturing for genetic testing.   DNA Electronics is continuing to invest in its growing intellectual property portfolio to secure protection and manoeuvrability in the major global markets.

DNA Electronics secures international patents for core Genalysis™ technology

DNA Electronics has secured a patent in Japan for the silicon-chip based genetic sensing technique at the core of the Genalysis™ detection platform.  The acceptance of this latest patent adds to the existing protection achieved in the UK and complements the global intellectual property portfolio that DNA Electronics has built up to give it freedom to operate internationally in point-of-care molecular diagnostics.

DNA Electronics featured in BBC Radio 4’s Frontiers

Frontiers, BBC Radio 4’s flagship science and technology programme, broadcast a feature on the medical technologies being developed and spun out from Imperial College’s Institute of Biomedical Engineering.  The programme featured technologies for personalised medicine such as wireless “digital plaster” technology for continuous vital sign monitoring and DNA Electronics’ portable genetic tests to ensure that prescription drugs are matched to an individual’s genetic makeup.

Her Majesty The Queen opens Institute of Biomedical Engineering, Imperial College

Accompanied by His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh, The Queen opened the Institute, home to DNA Electronics' research labs, as part of her visit to celebrate the Centenary of Imperial's foundation on 8 July 1907.   The royal party, which also includes Her Highness Sheikha Mozah Bint Nasser Al-Missned of Qatar, were hosted by Director of the Institute Professor Chris Toumazou.

The Queen told invited guests gathered at the college: "Imperial was founded with the intentions that it should support British technology and industry in the face of international competition. You have certainly fulfilled that aspiration.  Today, you renew your mission of applying your learning, discoveries and innovation to meet the changing needs of society, industry and healthcare.''

Her Majesty was accompanied by the Duke of Edinburgh as she was taken on a tour of the Institute by its Director, Professor Chris Toumazou.  The royal party were taken to the robotic surgery suite and personalised healthcare laboratories, where they were given a demonstration of DNA Electronics' lab-on-a-chip technology for real-time genetic testing.

Royal visit to DNA Electronics' research labs at the Institute of Biomedical Engineering,
Imperial College.

Prince Andrew The Duke of York, in his role as Special Representative for International Trade and Investment, spent time at DNAe's research and development laboratories as part of a visit to the Institute of Biomedical Engineering, Imperial College London. His Royal Highness was given a demonstration of the company's SNP-on-a-chip technology platform by Commercial Director Leila Shepherd and was escorted by Director and Chief Scientist of the Institute, Professor Chris Toumazou and the Rector of Imperial College, Sir Richard Sykes.

Imperial College’s Professor Chris Toumazou Awarded Prestigious Silver Medal by Royal Academy of Engineering

The Institute of Biomedical Engineering, Imperial College London, today announces that Professor Chris Toumazou – Director and Chief Scientist of the Institute – has been honoured with the prestigious Silver Medal by the Royal Academy of Engineering. The award, which was presented by Academy President Lord Browne of Madingley in the presence of Senior Fellow, HRH The Prince Philip Duke of Edinburgh KG KT, was made at the Academy Awards Dinner held in London on 5th June 2007.