Liquid biopsy company Nonacus and genomic testing laboratory Informed Genomics officially opened their new Birmingham headquarters on Tuesday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony led by Angela Douglas MBE, Deputy Chief Scientific Officer for NHS England.
19th May 2023: Nonacus, a leading liquid biopsy company and genomic testing laboratory Informed Genomics, marked a significant milestone on Tuesday with the official inauguration of their state-of-the-art Birmingham headquarters. The ceremony, led by Angela Douglas MBE, Deputy Chief Scientific Officer for NHS England, showcased the companies’ commitment to advancing innovative diagnostics. The event commenced with speeches delivered by Angela Douglas MBE and Nonacus CEO Chris Sale, followed by a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The celebration continued as staff, distinguished guests, and members of the press gathered upstairs for celebratory drinks and networking.
The relocation to the new Quinton-based site marks an important milestone for Nonacus and Informed Genomics, providing an opportunity for team expansion across all departments and fostering an environment of collaboration and innovation. The purpose-built, cutting-edge facility sets the stage for enhanced product development.
Angela Douglas MBE, Deputy Chief Scientific Officer for NHS England, said:
“Nonacus understands the need for laboratories to continually deliver high-quality innovative testing, and their goal is to support them to do just that. Nonacus has developed dedicated early cancer detection through liquid biopsy testing, resulting in better, more personalised care and positively impacting patient outcomes.
“The NHS set out in the Long Term Plan a new ambition that, by 2028, the proportion of cancers diagnosed at stages 1 and 2 will rise from around the 50% it is now, to greater than 75% of cancer patients. The NHS will continue to expand the use of personalised and risk stratified screening tests, such as those offered by Nonacus, to achieve these ambitions. Additionally, the NHS will expand the offer of more extensive genomic testing and whole genome sequencing to patients, ensuring more people can access these tests and receive the most clinically appropriate personalised treatments and care. It is companies like Nonacus and Informed Genomics that will help the NHS achieve these ambitions.”
Nonacus CEO, Chris Sale, said:
“We’ll be expanding into Germany, Nordics, the Benelux region, and other key European countries where there’s a significant demand for diagnostics and progressive healthcare systems. Our company’s mission – to provide non-invasive and improved cancer testing methods – is close to the hearts of so many people, which makes it easier to recruit employees who share our values and motivation.
“The future and the focus of the company is to continue to listen to our customers and rapidly develop the tests, products and services that our customers need. There’s never been a greater need for rapid, accurate early cancer detection products and services. What we’re developing and what we’re doing at both Nonacus and Informed Genomics can be truly game-changing for patients, not just here in the UK, but worldwide.”