Delta
Search Labs and Proteome Systems to explore the intersection of
computational engineering and proteomics
Boston/Sydney
- December 12, 2002. Delta Search
Labs and Proteome Systems today announced a Memorandum of Understanding
between the two companies to explore commercial opportunities at the
intersection of computational engineering and proteomics.
Both parties intend to conduct an extensive
review to leverage their respective technology platforms and expertise
into joint development and commercialization opportunities in the life
sciences.
“At Delta Search Labs, we believe that
high-performance computing and advanced visualization will push
performance in proteomics to a new level, and have been looking for a
thought partner to help us realize our vision. The formation of Charles
River Proteomics Services, a high-throughput proteomics contract services
venture, has clearly established Proteome Systems as the preeminent
technology player in this arena, and we could not have hoped for a better
thought and commercialization partner”, said Kamal Jaffrey, CEO of Delta
Search Labs.
“The relationship with Delta Search Labs
grants us access to one of the world’s leading supercomputing and
visualization laboratories and world-renowned experts in pattern
recognition, image processing and data mining with high impact potential
for proteomic technology. We are excited to have the opportunity to
combine our knowledge of proteomics with Delta Search Labs’
computational skills for breakthrough results”, said Dr. Keith Williams,
CEO of Proteome Systems.
About
Proteome Systems
Proteome
Systems is a leading proteomics technology, diagnostics and discovery
company. With its technology partners, Proteome Systems has developed and
commercialized a comprehensive solution for high throughput proteomics,
which is available as a total solutions package, ProteomIQ™. These
technologies, integrated by a proprietary
and sophisticated bioinformatics system, BioinformatIQ™, are
being marketed as part of a global strategic alliance with IBM. ProteomIQ
is implemented in Proteome Systems discovery programs in the areas of
cystic fibrosis, cancer, infectious disease and aging. Proteome Systems
has R&D and manufacturing facilities in Sydney, Australia and Boston,
USA and a joint venture (Proteome Systems Japan) with Itochu Corporation
in Tokyo, Japan. Proteome Systems recently formed a joint venture with
Charles River Laboratories, Wilmington, USA (Charles River Proteomics
Services Inc.) to provide contract services in proteomics.
For
more information about the company, please go to www.proteomesystems.com.
BioinformatIQ,
GlycomIQ and ProteomIQ are trademarks of Proteome Systems
About
Delta Search Labs
Delta Search Labs is a privately funded
problem-solving and idea realization facility dedicated to the creative
exploitation of state-of-the-art supercomputer and visualization
technologies. Delta Search Labs is focused on integrating world-class
academic talent with industry experience and business expertise.
The collaboration of leading academics, industry experts, and
seasoned project managers, combined with unhindered access to cutting-edge
supercomputing and visualization capabilities gives Delta Search Labs a
unique ability to add value to private enterprise and to work with clients
and partners to push the boundaries in solving problems, addressing
technical bottlenecks and shortcomings, and developing new products and
services. For more information, visit www.deltasearchlabs.com.
For
more information:
Kirsten Lodge, Corporate Communications
+61 2-9889-1830 (Kirsten.lodge@proteomesystems.com)
Andrew Gooley, Ph.D., Chief Scientific
Officer, Proteome Systems Ltd.
+1 617.365.1645 (andrew.gooley@proteomesystems.com)
John Zhang, Ph.D., VP Engineering, Delta
Search Labs
+1 617.551.4603 (jzhang@deltasearchlabs.com)
Kirsten Lodge
Corporate Communications
Proteome Systems Ltd
1/35-41 Waterloo Road
North Ryde NSW 2113
Locked Bag 2073
North Ryde NSW 1670
Australia
Direct ph: 61 2 8877 8913
Switch: 61 2 9889 1830
Fax: 61 2 9889 1805
Email: kirsten@proteomesystems.com
Website: www.proteomesystems.com
