Bionano Recaps Momentum behind Optical Genome Mapping at the Biennial Meeting of the European Cytogenomics Association Held Recently in Leuven, Belgium

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Bionano Genomics (NASDAQ: BNGO) showcased significant momentum for its Optical Genome Mapping (OGM) technology at the 2025 European Cytogenomics Association (ECA) conference in Leuven, Belgium. The event featured 16 scientific studies from seven countries, marking an increase from 14 studies in 2023 and 9 in 2021.

The conference included two hands-on workshops focused on VIA™, Bionano's analytical suite for structural variation analysis, led by key opinion leaders from Belgium and France. Research presentations covered applications in multiple myeloma, non-Hodgkin lymphoma, and various genetic disorders, demonstrating OGM's growing adoption in clinical cytogenomics research across Europe and the Middle East.

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• Growing adoption evidenced by increase in scientific presentations from 9 in 2021 to 16 in 2025
• Expansion of OGM applications across multiple clinical areas including cancer and genetic disorders
• Collaboration with key opinion leaders from major European medical institutions

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SAN DIEGO, July 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bionano Genomics, Inc. (NASDAQ: BNGO) recently participated in the European Cytogenomics Conference, which is the biennial meeting of the European Cytogenomics Association (ECA). The conference was held in Leuven, Belgium, from June 29 – July 1 and attracted leading scientists, clinicians, cytogeneticists and laboratory directors from across Europe and the Middle East.

Key Highlights from ECA 2025:

Optical Genome Mapping workshops: The ECA organizers hosted two hands-on workshops on June 29 focused on applications of VIA™, Bionano’s comprehensive analytical suite for structural variation analysis from next-generation sequencing (NGS), microarray and OGM data. These sessions were co-led by Bionano representatives and three key opinion leaders (KOLs) in the field:

• Amber Verhasselt – UZ Leuven, Belgium
• Barbara Dewaele – UZ Leuven, Belgium
• Jean-Michel Dupont – Cochin Hospital, AP-HP, France
  

Scientific Presentations and Posters: The number of presentations of OGM scientific content at the ECA conference has grown over recent years. In 2025, a total of 16 studies—including oral presentations and posters—were presented by authors from seven countries. This represents an increase compared to 2023, which featured 14 studies, and to 2021, which featured nine. Specific presentations and their authors and affiliations are noted in the table below. The scientific program for the event is available at the ECA website linked here https://www.eca2025.org/en/SCIENTIFIC-PROGRAMME.html.

Talk/Poster Title	Author	Institution
New insights affecting classification, prognosis and treatment of Multiple Myeloma using Optical Genome Mapping	Hila Lederman Nachmias	Genetics Institute, Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center, Israel
InvDupFel Or DupTrp Rearrangements revisited using Array-CGH and Optical Genome Mapping	Martine Doco-Fenzy	CHU Nantes, France
Optical Genome Mapping reveals Germline and Somatic findings that may Influence the Treatment approach	Nivin Moustafa-Hawash	Rambam Health Care Campus, Haifa, Israel
Optical Genome Mapping is A Powerful Diagnostic Tool In Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma	Amber Verhasselt	Centre for Human Genetics, University Hospitals, Leuven, Belgium
Precision approaches in the role of Optical Genome Mapping and Long Read Sequencing in structural variant detection	Dominik Rezny	Fakultní nemocnice Brno, Czech Republic
Improved detection of cytogenetic abnormalities in Multiple Myeloma (MM) using Optical Genome Mapping (OGM)	Nicolas Catarin, Catherine Menten	CHU Liège, Belgium
Optimization of the routine workflow for Myeloid/Lymphoid Neoplasms with eosinophilia and Tyrosine Kinase gene fusions (MLN-TK) by Optical Genome Mapping	Justine Vanhevel, Barbara Dewaele	Centre for Human Genetics, University Hospitals, Leuven, Belgium
Optical Genome Mapping is a powerful tool for detecting significant variants and chromosome abnormalities in hematological diseases	Ariane Mahieux, Nathalie Douet-Guilbert	CHU Brest, France
Optical Genome Mapping improves detection of cryptic aberrations in acute myeloid leukemia	Sarka Ransdorfova, Monika Belickova	Institute of Hematology and Blood Transfusion, Prague, Czech Republic
Intra- and Intertumoral Heterogeneity in Glioblastomas Revealed by Optical Genome Mapping	Lizcova Libuse, Zemanova Zuzana	General University Hospital and First Faculty of Medicine, Charles University in Prague, Czech Republic
Contribution of Optical Genome Mapping to the analysis of structural anomalies of the Y chromosome	Candice Saurin, Kévin Cassinari	Department of Genetics and Reference Center for Developmental Disorders, CHU Rouen, France
Biological Implementation of Optical Genome Mapping in Recurrent Miscarriages and Implantation Failure: A Comprehensive Evaluation	Fatma Maazoun, Jean-Michel Dupont	Department of Genomics Medicine of System and Organs Diseases, Cochin Hospital, AP-HP Center, Paris, France
Characterization of complex chromosomal structural variation: A comparison of cytogenetic methods	Afia Hasnain, Mary Shago	The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Canada
Invdupdel Or Duptrp Rearrangements Revisited by Array-CGH, SNP-Array And Optical Genome Mapping Bionano	Martine Doco-Fenzy, Stéphane Bezieau	CHU Nantes, France
Molecular characterization of human ring chromosomes and complex genomic rearrangements using Optical Genome Mapping and Short-read Genome Sequencing	Rafael Cresti Navarro, Társis Paiva Vieira	Department of Medical Genetics and Genomic Medicine, State University of Campinas, Brazil
Utility of Optical Genome Mapping in Routine Cytogenetic Laboratory Workflow: A Presentation of Two Cases	Tan ML, Lai HMA	KK Women's and Children's Hospital, Singapore

“This European Cytogenomics Conference is a premier event in Europe dedicated to the advancement of cytogenomics. We believe the rising number of contributions at the ECA conference underscores an accelerating use of OGM in the clinical cytogenomics research community in Europe and the Middle East, and shows that OGM can be a valuable tool for uncovering structural variants that are often missed by traditional cytogenetic methods. We also believe this momentum is just the beginning of a broader shift toward more comprehensive, genome-wide structural variant analysis using OGM. Seeing more institutions embrace OGM to solve complex genetic cases is both validating and inspiring,” commented Dr. Erik Holmlin, Bionano’s president & chief executive officer.

For more information on Bionano’s solutions, visit www.bionano.com.

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.

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:
Kelly Gura
Gilmartin Group
+1 (212) 229-6163

FAQ

How many scientific studies using Bionano's OGM were presented at ECA 2025?

16 scientific studies from seven countries were presented at ECA 2025, showing an increase from 14 studies in 2023 and 9 studies in 2021.

What was featured in Bionano's workshops at the ECA 2025 conference?

The conference featured two hands-on workshops focused on VIA™, Bionano's analytical suite for structural variation analysis from NGS, microarray and OGM data, co-led by KOLs from Belgium and France.

What clinical applications were demonstrated for Bionano's OGM technology at ECA 2025?

OGM applications included research in multiple myeloma, non-Hodgkin lymphoma, acute myeloid leukemia, glioblastomas, and various genetic disorders, demonstrating its utility in detecting structural variants.

Who were the key opinion leaders involved in Bionano's ECA 2025 workshops?

The workshops were co-led by Amber Verhasselt and Barbara Dewaele from UZ Leuven, Belgium, and Jean-Michel Dupont from Cochin Hospital, AP-HP, France.