Azenta Joins Frenova And Nephronomics To Power MyReason Genomics Program Aiming To Transform Precision CKM Disease Care

Azenta, Inc. (NASDAQ:AZTA) today announced that it has entered a collaboration with Frenova, a division of Fresenius Medical Care, and Nephronomics, a Renal Precision Medicine company, to begin genomic sequencing and data generation for Frenova's transformative MyReason® genomics research program. This strategic collaboration aims to leverage cutting-edge technologies to enhance the understanding of cardio-kidney-metabolic diseases and drive advancements in precision medicine for patients worldwide.

The MyReason research program is an innovative initiative designed to uncover insights into the genetic mechanisms underlying kidney disease. To date, more than 35,000 participants have been registered in the program and provided biospecimens, with a goal of reaching 50,000 participants over the next two years.

Nephronomics holds exclusive commercial rights to the MyReason dataset, which anchors the Nephronomics Atlas, an unparalleled resource of deep clinical and genomic cardio-kidney-metabolic (CKM) disease data. Nephronomics aims to develop targeted therapies and redefine CKM disease care through precision medicine insights. By leveraging proprietary artificial intelligence (AI)/machine learning (ML) models trained on this comprehensive dataset, Nephronomics identifies novel disease subtypes, protective genetic variants, and therapeutic targets.

Azenta will support the collaboration by delivering genomic sequencing through GENEWIZ and managing long-term sample storage within its global biorepository network. With decades of experience in multiomics analysis and sample management solutions, Azenta is uniquely positioned to provide end-to-end solutions for complex research programs.