Thailand Leads Asia with Launch of Advanced genetic Disease Sequencing Project ‘Life-SeQ’
BANGKOK, thailand – Thailand has become the first country in Asia to implement a complete genetic disease sequencing project, ‘Life-SeQ,’ utilizing PacBioS HiFi whole-Genome Sequencing technology. The initiative promises to revolutionize diagnosis and treatment of genetic conditions, setting a new standard for precision healthcare in the region.
The ‘Life-SeQ’ project aims to provide comprehensive genome data from birth, enabling doctors to identify and address potential health issues with unprecedented accuracy. this collaboration between DKSH Thailand and PacBio marks a significant step in making high-quality genetic data accessible, particularly in areas where it is most needed, and represents a potential paradigm shift in preventative and personalized medicine for Thai citizens.
DKSH thailand Technology Business Unit Managing Director Kongsak Umukkul emphasized the project’s importance, stating, “Bringing this technology into Thailand is to create meaningful changes in diagnosis and treating. We beleive that it will be the new standard of precision health care in the region and helps to improve the quality of Thai people’s lives.” DKSH played a key role in establishing access to the PacBio genetic sequence platform and assembling a team of human genome experts to support the project.
PacBio President and Chief Executive Officer Christian Henry echoed this sentiment, adding, “All children should have the best starting point. by starting from giving the opportunity to the family in which the doctor can access the comprehensive genome data from the beginning.” He highlighted that the cooperation demonstrates the power of HiFi technology to deliver deeper insights from birth, aligning with PacBio’s mission to democratize access to high-quality genetic data and build the future of healthcare.