Accelerate access to genomics

Realizing the potential of the genome to save and improve lives hinges on making genomics available to all

How we work to accelerate access

We are driven by our conviction that genomics should be available to the many, not the few. Making genomics accessible is critical in realizing its potential to save and improve lives.

Be the engine of genomic innovation

Drive down the total cost of sequencing

Increase the accessibility of genomics

2024 highlights

  • ~10 human genomes were sequenced on our platforms every minute in 2024
  • 22,000 instruments installed as of FY24
  • ~645,000 sequencing publications as of FY24
  • ~9300 patents worldwide as of FY24
  • ~1.4 billion lives covered for genomic testing as of FY24
MiSeq i100 benchtop sequencer

Realizing the potential of the genome requires global data that is representative of the diversity of our populations

Genomics has been integrated into clinical practice at a faster rate than almost any innovation in the history of medicine, but inequities still exist. Implementation has been almost entirely restricted to more developed nations, and 78% of people included in genomic studies of disease risk are of European ancestry. To ensure that genomes can be interpreted in the appropriate context of global diversity, we aim to increase the equitable representation of genomic data. This allows for therapies and solutions to be attuned to a broader set of genomes, decreasing this bias in our medicine for the future.

The future of our mission relies on nurturing and equipping the next generation

Through direct programming, nonprofit partners, and employee engagement, we aim to enable educators to be advocates of genomics and inspire learners of all ages to envision themselves as future leaders in STEM.

  • 2030 Target: Reach 5 million STEM learners globally 
  • 2024 Progress: ~2.1 million reached since 2019

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