Novo Genomics and Lenovo collaborate to accelerate genomics research in Saudi Arabia

Novo Genomics and Lenovo collaborate to accelerate genomics research in Saudi Arabia

Lenovo has announced a new partnership with Novo Genomics, one of Saudi Arabia’s leading biotech start-ups with a focus on localising and applying the latest technologies in genomics and multi-omics. Novo Genomics leverages data through advanced analytics and data mining to promote health and wellness in the region.

The partnership will also mark Novo Genomics as the first customer of the Lenovo Genomics Optimisation and Analysis Tool (GOAST) in the EMEA region. Lenovo enables research that is 167x faster than standard environments.

Genomics research is actively expanding in the Kingdom, supported by strong infrastructure for research with the establishment of dedicated research centres and institutions such as the King AbdulAziz City for Science and Technology and King Abdullah International Medical Research Centre. The Kingdom has made significant investments in genomics research as a part of the country’s Vision 2030, with an aim to increase capacity for scientific research and innovation.

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