CeGaT, Center for Genomics and Transcriptomics, is a service provider for DNA and RNA sequencing of humans, animals, plants, and microorganisms. We use the latest available technologies and apply

• Sanger-Sequencing (96er Capillary-Sequencer) as well as
• Next-Generation-Sequencing (SOLiD 5500xl and SOLiD 4 Technology).
  

Depending on the particular project, we decipher

• single Genes,
• Exomes,
• Transcriptomes,
• Epigenomes,
• microRNA or
• complete Genomes. 

Furthermore, CeGaT is among the worldwide pioneers applying Next-Generation-Sequencing for diagnostic purposes. Mid of 2010 we introduced our Diagnostic Panels. Meanwhile we are offering 32 Panels. They are:

• Dementia and ALS
  (1 Panel - 20 genes)
• Parkinson Syndrome
  (1 Panel - 16 genes)
• Epilepsy
  (15 Panels - 265 genes)
• Hereditary Eye Diseases
  (15 Panels - 196 genes)

CeGaT has been accredited as Molecular Human Genetic Diagnostics Laboratory according to DIN EN ISO 15189:2007 by the German Accreditation Body. See the official certificate here.

CeGaT is the "Best German Start-Up Company 2011".

Please visit our News Section for more detailed information regarding the single topics.

31. January 2012 - B Braun takes an interest in CeGaT

B Braun Melsungen AG acquired a 20 % interest in CeGaT GmbH. With this investment B Braun for the first time enters the market for genetic diagnostics. B. Braun is a German based service provider for the health market with more than 43,000 employees and annual sales of EUR 4.4bn.The investment of B Braun gives CeGaT the opportunity to even further extend our range of Diagnostic Panels and to distribute them internationally.

16. January 2012 - New CeGaT-Panels

CeGaT introduced new Diagnostic Panels for Movements Disorders and Neurodegenerative Diseases:

• Dystonia
• Neuroakanthocythosis
• Neurodegeneration with Brain Iron Accumulation(NBIA)
• Neuromuscular Diseases

13. January 2012 - CeGaT invests in Ion Torrent

CeGaT just equipped its lab with an Ion Torrent Personal Genome Analyzer from Life Technologies. This brand new technology will be used for fast turn-around Diagnostic Panels and soon also for whole exome and transcriptome sequencing. For more information click here.

27. October 2011 - Second SOLiD 5500xl

CeGaT increased its capacities of its Next-Generation-Sequencing facility. Our lab is now equipped with:

• Two SOLiD 5500xl
• Two SOLiD 4
• Agilent BRAVO
• Library Builder

This enables us to decipher up to 600 billion basepairs per week.

20. October 2011 - CeGaT Lab officially accredited

CeGaT is now officially accredited as Molecular Human Genetic Diagnostics Laboratory according to DIN EN ISO 15189:2007. Please have a look at the certificate from the German Accreditation Body.

15. October 2011 - CeGaT is Finalist for STEP Award 2011

Once again, CeGaT is nominated as finalists for one of the most prestigious awards for young and innovative companies. We are very proud to be among the finalists for the STEP Award 2011 presented by Hoechst Infraserv and F.A.Z. Institute.

30. September 2011 - CeGaT and Genomnia coorporate in Italy

CeGaT and Genomnia have signed an agreement to distribute in Italy Sequencing-Based Dx Tests on SOLiD for a range of Diseases.

28. June 2011 - CeGaT wins German Gründer Prize

CeGaT is the "Best German Start-Up Company 2011" and wins the most prestigious prize for entrepreneurs (Gründer) in Germany. The well-known Gründer Prize is promoted by Stern, Sparkasse, Porsche, and ZDF.

01. March 2011 - SOLiD 5500xl

CeGaT is happy to announce that it will shortly upgrade to SOLiD 5500xl. This will more than double our output per run.

25. January 2011 - List of Genes online

The list of genes available for genetic testing is now online. Please have a look at Molecular Diagnostics / List of Genes.

20. December 2010 - Three new Diagnostic Panels for Hereditary Eye Diseases

CeGaT introduces three new Diagnostic Panels for Hereditary Eye Diseases, namely:

1. Stargardt disease and macular dystrophies (11 Gene)
2. Cone rod dystrophies (25 Gene)
3. Flecked retina disorders (6 Gene)

 » Diagnostic Panels

14. November 2010 - Exome Sequencing and Nature Genetics

The group of Dr. Holger Prokisch, Institute of Human Genetics, Helmholtz Zentrum, Munich, Germany, was able to identify a new gene (ACAD9) as cause of complex I deficiency, a severe mitochondrial disorder. The gene was identified through Exome Sequencing performed at CeGaT.

01. November 2010 - Customized FISH Assays

Starting today, CeGaT offers together with Prof. Perner, Director of the Institute of Prostate Cancer Research, University Hospital of Bonn, the development of FISH assays for in-situ detection of amplifications, deletions, and translocations for nealy all gene loci, tailored to individual needs.

» Customized FISH Assays

26. October 2010 - CeGaT in GenomeWeb / InSequence

Today Monica Heger of GenomeWeb / InSequence published a long article on CeGaT and its diagnostic panels.

02. June 2010 - Epilepsy Diagnostics Panels

02. May 2010 - CeGaT introduces Diagnostic Panels

CeGaT, Center for Genomics and Transcriptomics, is one of the worldwide pioneers and the first German company applying Next-Generation-Sequencing for genetic testing by introducing Diagnostic Panels.