Global Visionary Sponsor

 

Genentech: At Genentech, we're passionate about finding solutions for people facing the world's most difficult-to-treat conditions. That's why we use cutting-edge science to create and deliver innovative medicines around the globe.

  Genentech Inc
 

Video Sponsor

 

Illumina: At Illumina, our goal is to accelerate genetics. Illumina's technologies are providing the foundation for understanding disease at the molecular level and through that process, we will enable radical improvements in human health over the next decade. Our technologies for genotyping and sequencing are fueling the emerging field of consumer genomics and are beginning to be applied to create innovations in molecular diagnostics.

  Illumina
 

Sponsors

 

Alan & Priscilla Oppenheimer Foundation: The Alan and Priscilla Oppenheimer Foundation seeks to advance humanity through scientific research and education. The foundation plans to leverage and enhance modern technology to improve the well-being of our species. The foundation has access to funds and expertise that can enable scientific research and education in the fields of genetics, molecular biology, computer science, and the intersections of these fields.

  Alan & Priscilla Oppenheimer Foundation
 
Autodesk: Autodesk, Inc., is a leader in 3D design, engineering and entertainment software. Customers across the manufacturing, architecture, building, construction, and media and entertainment industries – including the last 15 Academy Award winners for Best Visual Effects – use Autodesk software to design, visualize, and simulate their ideas. Since its introduction of AutoCAD software in 1982, Autodesk continues to develop the broadest portfolio of state-of-the-art software for global markets.   Autodesk
 
CloudKid: Founded in 2009, CloudKid specializes in interactive/animation production and story/character development, utilizing mobile, web and interactive technologies to help shape the rapidly evolving kids' media industry. CloudKid believes in the power of innovation and creativity to truly change the way kids and families interact with entertainment--and learn from it. The team's wide range of talent has brought projects to life for major kids' media players like PBS Kids, Hasbro, The Hub, Sesame Workshop, WGBH and Scholastic.   cloudkid
 
DNA Genotek: DNA Genotek Inc., a subsidiary of OraSure Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: OSUR), focuses on providing high-quality biological sample collection, stabilization and preparation products. The company’s Oragene®•Dx product line is the only FDA 510(k) cleared saliva-based collection kit for in vitro diagnostic use. DNA Genotek also offers Research Use Only products to collect and preserve large amounts of DNA or RNA from saliva for use with humans, animals or livestock. The reliability and ease-of-use of the company’s products have resulted in rapid adoption at top-tier health research institutions globally, including Harvard, Stanford, Cambridge, and Johns Hopkins. DNA Genotek markets its products worldwide and has a global customer base with thousands of customers in over 100 countries.   DNA Genotek
 

Genia: Genia’s mission is to make genetic information universally available. Its integrated circuits and proprietary NanoTag chemistry enable massively parallel single-molecule DNA sequencing. This versatile nanopore-based platform allows for single molecule, electrical, real-time analysis without the need for complicated optics, labels, amplification, or fluidics. By developing a true integrated circuit on standard semiconductor process technology, Genia's sequencing platform enables the use of molecular diagnostics in everyday clinical care.

  Genia
 
Involution Studios: Involution designs and builds exceptional software for innovative and visionary companies. We specify, architect, design, and develop applications for web, mobile, desktop, devices, and emerging technologies. Involution deploys small and experienced teams to create applications that are highly usable and appropriately beautiful. Founded in 2004, complex, mission critical software has always been our business. We've produced high-quality applications that are being used every day by over 150 million people. Our clients include Apple, AstraZeneca, 3M Health Information Systems, McAfee, Microsoft, Oracle, Personal Genome Project, Partners HealthCare, and US Department of Health and Human Services.   involution
 
Robinson Bradshaw & Hinson, P.A.: Our experienced life sciences attorneys provide results-oriented legal services for companies, investors, entrepreneurs and researchers throughout every stage of the business lifecycle. Our life sciences clients span a variety of industries including genetics and genomics, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, biologics, personalized healthcare services, medical diagnostics, and food and nutritional supplements.   Robinson, Bradshaw, & Hinson
 
Wyss Institute: The Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering at Harvard University uses Nature's design principles to develop bioinspired materials and devices that will transform medicine and create a more sustainable world. Working as an alliance among Harvard's Schools of Medicine, Engineering, and Arts & Sciences, and in partnership with Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Children's Hospital Boston, Dana Farber Cancer Institute, Massachusetts General Hospital, the University of Massachusetts Medical School, Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital, and Boston University, the Institute crosses disciplinary and institutional barriers to engage in high-risk research that leads to transformative technological breakthroughs. By emulating Nature's principles for self-organizing and self-regulating, Wyss researchers are developing innovative new engineering solutions for healthcare, energy, architecture, robotics, and manufacturing. These technologies are translated into commercial products and therapies through collaborations with clinical investigators, corporate alliances, and new start-ups.   Wyss Institute
 

 

Organizing Sponsor

 

PersonalGenomes.org: The nonprofit PersonalGenomes.org makes a wide spectrum of human biological information accessible and actionable to increase biological literacy and improve human health.

  PersonalGenomes.org
 

Special Thanks

 

Gretchen Schulfer Design very generously donates a wide range of exceptional web and print design services to the GET Conference each year.

  GS Design
 

Limited sponsorship opportunities are still available.
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