Seegene , a leading South Korean PCR molecular diagnostics company, has entered a strategic alliance with Springer Nature, publisher of the prestigious journal, Nature. Aligned in their mission to advance scientific discovery and combat diseases, this alliance aims to accelerate PCR diagnostic testing across various disease areas.
The collaboration leverages the expertise of both parties to support global researchers. By utilizing the expansive network of Springer Nature, funding, and technology will be provided to scientists worldwide, enhancing the development of diagnostic products.
Building upon the success of their 2023 Open Innovation Program, which aimed to develop innovative diagnostic products, this initiative seeks to democratize early disease diagnosis. Through the OneSystem™ business model, potential partners will be identified and annual symposiums will be co-hosted.
Dr. Jong-Yoon Chun, CEO of Seegene, expressed enthusiasm for the alliance’s potential to advance their SG OneSystem™ business and achieve a disease-free world. Springer Nature’s CEO, Frank Vrancken Peeters, commended Seegene’s efforts and emphasized the importance of collaboration in achieving their shared goal.
The inaugural Open Innovation Program received significant global interest, resulting in 26 selected applicants from 47 countries. For 2024, the program adopts a more open format, encouraging applicants to propose diverse product developments.
Both companies anticipate that this collaboration will contribute to democratizing PCR molecular diagnostics, fostering an ecosystem of innovation to address unmet needs in global healthcare.