Early detection of omicron variant facilitated by Leuven-based Emweb
2 December 2021
Emweb's Genome Detective bioinformatics software was used to analyze and identify tens of thousands of SARS-CoV-2 samples leading to the detection of the well-known Beta variant of concern, and more recently the discovery of the new Omicron variant in South Africa.
Emweb is a Leuven based bioinformatics company offering Genome Detective, founded by two KU Leuven alumni Koen Deforche and Wim Dumon.
Emweb's Genome Detective bioinformatics software was used to analyze and identify tens of thousands of SARS-CoV-2 samples leading to the detection of the well-known Beta variant of concern, and more recently the discovery of the new Omicron variant in South Africa.
"As one looks back on the last 20 months of genomics work on the COVID-19 pandemic, one realizes the crucial need for quick and accurate bioinformatics software. We could not really have done what we did without the support of this software from Leuven"
Professor Tulio de Oliveira recognizes the quality of Genome Detective: "As one looks back on the last 20 months of genomics work on the COVID-19 pandemic, one realizes the crucial need for quick and accurate bioinformatics software. We could not really have done what we did without the support of Genome Detective.". In addition to the groundbreaking work of professor Tulio de Oliveira in South Africa, many other laboratories throughout the world were enabled in this pandemic to analyze their genomic SARS-CoV-2 data using Genome Detective.
Genome Detective will continue to support the genomic surveillance of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic and contribute to the creation of bioinformatics applications for infectious diseases in research and diagnostic settings.
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