• A sponsored session will feature Dr. Lucia Gallego Villarejo from Ruhr University Bochum, Dr. Jeanne Loring from Scripps Research Institute, and Dr. Alicia Bertolotti from Bionano presenting on the utility of optical genome mapping (OGM) across cell and gene therapy research, development and manufacturing applications
• Two scientific posters featuring results from OGM applications in cell manufacturing and bioprocessing applications will be presented at the conference

SAN DIEGO, July 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bionano Genomics, Inc. (Nasdaq: BNGO) today announced its participation in the International Society for Stem Cell Research (ISSCR) Annual Meeting 2024 with a broad range of content covering the utility of optical genome mapping (OGM) for research, development, and manufacturing applications in stem cell therapy. ISSCR's annual meeting brings together industry, medical, and academic professionals to discuss advances in stem cell research and regenerative medicine. The ISSCR conference will be held July 10-13, 2024, in Hamburg, Germany.

As part of a sponsored session titled "High-resolution genome integrity assessment in stem cell therapy development with optical genome mapping," three experts will discuss the critical role of OGM in assessing the genome integrity and off-target events in engineered cells, specifically within the context of stem cell research. Presentations will cover OGM's utility for monitoring genomic integrity and off-target effects in cell lines and its potential to improve the quality, safety, and overall risk profile of next-generation therapy development and manufacturing. Dr. Lucia Gallego Villarejo from Ruhr University Bochum, Dr. Jeanne Loring from Scripps Research Institute, and Dr. Alicia Bertolotti from Bionano will present in Hall G2 on Friday, July 12, 2024, at 12:00 PM CEST.

Two scientific posters by Dr. Alex Hastie and Alex Chitsazan from Bionano, covering the use of OGM in cell manufacturing and bioprocessing applications, will be on display during the conference.

"We are excited to participate in ISSCR's annual meeting and to see content that demonstrates OGM's utility for pharmaceutical research and drug development. We believe that OGM can play a significant role in the development of new methods to analyze the quality of genome-edited cells, and welcome discussion of its incorporation into cell and gene therapy workflows," commented Erik Holmlin, PhD, president and chief executive officer of Bionano.

More details on the conference can be found here: https://bionano.com/isscr-2024/.

About Bionano

Bionano is a provider of genome analysis solutions that can enable researchers and clinicians to reveal answers to challenging questions in biology and medicine. The Company's mission is to transform the way the world sees the genome through optical genome mapping (OGM) solutions, diagnostic services and software. The Company offers OGM solutions for applications across basic, translational and clinical research. The Company also offers an industry-leading, platform-agnostic genome analysis software solution, and nucleic acid extraction and purification solutions using proprietary isotachophoresis (ITP) technology. Through its Lineagen, Inc. d/b/a Bionano Laboratories business, the Company also offers OGM-based diagnostic testing services.

For more information, visit www.bionano.com or www.bionanolaboratories.com.

Except as specifically noted otherwise, Bionano's products are for research use only and not for use in diagnostic procedures.

Forward-Looking Statements of Bionano Genomics

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CONTACTS
Company Contact:
Erik Holmlin, CEO
Bionano Genomics, Inc.
+1 (858) 888-7610
eholmlin@bionano.com

Investor Relations:
David Holmes
Gilmartin Group
+1 (858) 888-7625
IR@bionano.com

Source: Bionano Genomics