Bio-Techne (TECH) Stock News

GeminiBio has acquired selected fetal bovine serum (FBS) product rights and inventory from Bio-Techne (NASDAQ: TECH). The acquisition includes manufacturing and global sales rights for Bio-Techne's R&D Systems FBS product brands: Optima, Premium Select, and Premium. Following Bio-Techne's decision to discontinue their FBS products, GeminiBio will ensure continuous product availability starting December 3, 2024. GeminiBio operates two cGMP manufacturing facilities in West Sacramento, CA, dedicated to animal origin and animal origin-free product manufacturing, serving various life science and biotech customers.

Bio-Techne (NASDAQ: TECH) has announced a new distribution partnership with Leader Life Sciences to expand its presence in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. The agreement covers distribution in Bahrain, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and United Arab Emirates. Leader Life Sciences will distribute Bio-Techne's comprehensive portfolio, including antibodies, proteins, immunoassay kits, enzymes, and spatial biology tools to biopharma companies, laboratories, hospitals, and universities in the GCC region. Bio-Techne generated approximately $1.2 billion in net sales in fiscal 2024 and employs over 3,100 people worldwide.

Bio-Techne (NASDAQ: TECH) has announced a strategic partnership with ALZpath to advance neurodegenerative disease research, particularly Alzheimer's. The collaboration combines Bio-Techne's Ella™ automated immunoassay platform with ALZpath's proprietary pTau217 antibody to create the Simple Plex Human Phospho-Tau (T217) ALZpath Assay.

The new assay enables detection of pTau217, a biomarker associated with Alzheimer's disease, in plasma samples within 90 minutes without manual intervention. This integration aims to increase efficiency, scalability, and precision in neurodegenerative disease research while accelerating clinical decisions.

Bio-Techne (NASDAQ: TECH) announced its participation in the Association for Molecular Pathology (AMP) 2024 Annual Meeting & Expo from November 19-23 in Vancouver. Through its brand Asuragen, the company will showcase new research products for breast cancer monitoring and carrier screening at booth #811. The event features workshops on the QuantideX® qPCR ESR1 exoMutation Kit and AmplideX® Nanopore Carrier Plus Kit, along with discussions on LDT compliance. Multiple research posters will be presented covering topics including ESR1 mutations detection, complex variant genotyping, and molecular testing advances.

Bio-Techne (NASDAQ: TECH) has achieved Class B In Vitro Diagnostic Regulation (IVDR) certification for its R&D Systems Hematology Controls and Calibrators, updating from the prior Class C classification. This certification validates compliance with European Union regulations for in-vitro diagnostic devices, confirming the products' quality standards, accuracy, precision, and reliability. The certification represents a significant milestone for Bio-Techne in supporting healthcare professionals with high-quality laboratory testing components.

Bio-Techne (NASDAQ: TECH) has achieved IVDR certification for its R&D Systems Hematology Controls and Calibrators, confirming compliance with European Union regulations for in-vitro diagnostic devices. This certification underscores the products' high quality, accuracy, precision, and reliability. It represents a significant milestone in Bio-Techne's dedication to supporting healthcare professionals with top-tier laboratory components. The certified Hematology Controls and Calibrators are vital for ensuring accurate patient testing in laboratories, meeting stringent hematology standards.

Bio-Techne (NASDAQ: TECH) has announced its participation in three upcoming investor conferences in November 2024. The company will present at the UBS Global Healthcare Conference on November 12 at 9:30 AM PST, the Stifel 2024 Healthcare Conference on November 19 at 8:00 AM EST, and the Stephens NASH 2024 Conference on November 20 at 11:00 AM CST. Interested parties can access live webcasts of all presentations through Bio-Techne's Investor Relations website's IR Calendar page.

ScaleReady has awarded G-Rex Grants totaling $475,000 to three leading investigators at Baylor College of Medicine's Center for Cell and Gene Therapy (CAGT).

Dr. Ann Leen received $275,000 for research on T cell therapies for AML and MDS. Dr. Katie McKenna received $100,000 to develop 3D tumor spheroid models. Dr. Dimitrios Laurin Wagner and Dr. Marie Pouzolles received $100,000 for non-viral gene editing platforms to create immune cell therapies.

The G-Rex Grant Program is a $20M initiative aimed at advancing cell and gene therapy development and manufacturing.

Bio-Techne (NASDAQ: TECH) will showcase its portfolio at the Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer (SITC) 39th Annual Meeting from November 6-10, 2024, in Houston, Texas. The company's spatial biology brands, Advanced Cell Diagnostics (ACD) and Lunaphore, will present their innovations at booths #613 and #701 respectively.

ACD will showcase spatial multiomics products featuring RNAscope™ technology, while Lunaphore will demonstrate its automated COMET™ suite and HORIZON™ image analysis software. The company will present multiple posters highlighting research applications, including multiomic mapping of the brain, immune cell profiling, and biomarker detection studies. Collaborative research presentations with prominent institutions will also be featured.