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About ParaBase Genomics

Advancing science through genomic innovation

Founded by a team of computational biologists and clinical geneticists, ParaBase Genomics was built on a singular mission: make precision genomics accessible, accurate, and actionable for all.

Our Mission

To democratize genomic sequencing by providing researchers and healthcare providers with world-class tools, rapid turnaround times, and clinically validated results — all at an accessible price point.

Our Vision

A future where every individual has access to their genomic information, enabling personalized medicine, early disease detection, and a deeper understanding of human biology.

Our Journey

Milestones that shaped us

2018

Founded in Cambridge

Three scientists from MIT and Harvard launch ParaBase Genomics with seed funding from leading biotech investors.

2019

CLIA Certification

Achieved CLIA certification and CAP accreditation for our first sequencing laboratory.

2020

ParaSeq™ Pipeline Launch

Released our proprietary AI-powered analysis pipeline, reducing variant interpretation time by 70%.

2022

50,000 Genomes Milestone

Processed our 50,000th genome and expanded partnerships to over 200 institutions across 30 countries.

2024

Series B & Global Expansion

Closed $85M Series B. Opened laboratories in Singapore and London to serve APAC and EMEA markets.

Our Values

Principles that guide every base pair

Scientific Rigor

Every result undergoes multi-layer validation. We publish our methods and submit to external audits regularly.

Patient Centricity

Behind every genome is a person. We design our services to maximize clinical utility and minimize time to diagnosis.

Open Innovation

We contribute to open-source bioinformatics tools and collaborate with academic institutions to push the field forward.

Leadership

Meet the team behind the base pairs

Dr. Sarah Chen

CEO & Co-Founder

PhD Computational Biology, MIT. 15+ years in genomic research.

Dr. James Okafor

CTO & Co-Founder

PhD Bioinformatics, Harvard. Ex-Principal Engineer at Illumina.

Dr. Mei-Ling Park

Chief Scientific Officer

MD, PhD Medical Genetics. Board-certified clinical geneticist.

Ricardo Vasquez

VP of Operations

MBA, Stanford. 12 years in biotech operations and scaling.

85+

Team Members

30

Countries Served

45

Published Papers

12

Patents Filed

Want to join our mission?

We're always looking for brilliant minds in genomics, bioinformatics, and engineering.