Evotec expands CRISPR-based technology offering with licence from ERS Genomics
The new licence from ERS Genomics Limited complements and expands Evotec’s existing CRISPR licences through the Broad Institute with gene editing technology from Emmanuelle Charpentier and others.
Dr Mario Polywka, Chief Operating Officer of Evotec, commented: “Obtaining this new licence from ERS Genomics is the latest example of Evotec’s investment in gene editing technologies. Together with our world-leading iPSC and phenotypic screening platforms, the continued expansion of CRISPR-based technologies at Evotec provides our partners with a unique solution for the identification of novel disease modifying genes.”
Eric Rhodes, CEO of ERS, commented: “We’re thrilled to add Evotec to our growing list of licensees of CRISPR-Cas9 technology. As one of the world’s leading providers of customised research solutions it’s very gratifying to see Evotec actively expanding its use of the technology across several key areas.”
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