Quantum-Si Incorporated (Nasdaq: QSI) (“Quantum-Si,” “QSI” or the “Company”), The Protein Sequencing Company™, has announced a distribution agreement with Avantor® (NYSE: AVTR), a global leader in mission-critical products and services for the life sciences and advanced technology industries. Through this collaboration, Avantor will distribute Quantum-Si's Next-Generation Protein Sequencing (NGPS) portfolio, providing researchers across all market segments in the U.S. and Canada streamlined access to these innovative proteomics solutions.
The distribution agreement enables Avantor to offer Quantum-Si’s protein sequencing technology to a broad range of laboratories focused on proteomics. Quantum-Si’s platform leverages single-molecule sequencing technology, with applications across protein and biomarker identification, antibody characterization, protein barcoding and post-translational modification analysis, to deliver unprecedented insights into protein structure and function, empowering scientists in fields like drug discovery, diagnostics, and clinical research.
“By making our portfolio available through Avantor, we are expanding the reach of our Next-Generation Protein Sequencing technology to a wider audience,” said Jeff Hawkins, President and Chief Executive Officer of Quantum-Si. “We believe this agreement will allow us to rapidly scale delivery of our innovative solutions to more researchers, accelerating scientific discoveries and advancements in critical research areas.”
“Avantor’s strong presence in the U.S. and Canada, combined with its digital platforms and the expertise of their life sciences team, will offer Quantum-Si customers direct access to a comprehensive support system for implementing NGPS across diverse research settings,” said Todd Bennett, Chief Commercial Officer of Quantum-Si. “This agreement is a significant step forward in scaling our business and expanding our reach, ensuring that our cutting-edge technology is accessible to a wider range of researchers and laboratories.”
For more information on Quantum-Si’s technology and research applications, please visit The Protein Sequencing Company™ | Quantum-Si
About Quantum-Si Incorporated
Quantum-Si, The Protein Sequencing Company™, is focused on revolutionizing the growing field of proteomics. The Company’s Platinum® instrument enables Next-Generation Protein Sequencing™ that advances proteomic research, drug discovery, and diagnostics beyond what has been possible with existing proteomic tools. Learn more at quantum-si.com or follow us on LinkedIn or X.
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