Conducting Genomic Testing for Blood Tests Intended for Mood Disorders
Morrisville, NC – April 26, 2021 – Q2 Solutions and MindX Sciences Inc., a company that works to improve lives through empowering precision medicine approaches to mental health, today announced a partnership, where Q2 Solutions will be conducting genomics laboratory testing services for MindX Sciences blood tests. Initial tests offered by MindX will include mood disorders, such as depression and bipolar disorder, as well as pain, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), suicidality, memory disorders, and longevity.
One in four people face a mental health challenge during their lifetime and over 20% of the population suffers from chronic pain. In addition, psychiatric impacts of the COVID-19 global pandemic have highlighted the need for improved testing for people living with mental health issues. Laboratory tests have been used extensively in other fields of medicine and this opportunity allows for the same in the field of psychiatry.
“This collaboration presents a unique application of our whole transcriptome analysis services and we look forward to leveraging our strengths in genomic testing to help unmet patient needs in the field of psychiatry.”, said Kellie Yarnell, VP, Genomic Laboratories, Q2 Solutions.
“This is the culmination of over 15 years of academic research, that is now translated to clinical practice, to help improve and save lives by enabling doctors and pharmaceutical companies to do a better job.”, said Dr. Alexander B. Niculescu, Founder and Chairman, MindX Sciences. “We are now entering the era of precision medicine in psychiatry, similar to what our colleagues in cancer and other fields are already doing. These tests will help provide objective information to doctors, as well as provide them with suggestions for medications that match the patient, and an ability to monitor response to treatment. Ultimately, the goal is to prevent future episodes from occurring, so people can have happier, more productive, and longer lives”.
About Q2 Solutions
Q2 Solutions is a leading global clinical trial laboratory services organization providing comprehensive testing, project management, supply chain, biorepository, biospecimen and consent tracking solutions. Leveraging our next generation technologies, we deliver agile and precise services designed to meet the diverse needs of our clients. We provide scientific expertise and innovative solutions for ADME, bioanalytical, genomics, vaccines, and central laboratory services, including flow cytometry, anatomic pathology, immunoassay, molecular and companion diagnostics, with meticulous regional and global clinical trial implementation support and high-quality data delivery. At Q2 Solutions, our work is rooted in research, grounded in collaboration, and guided by our passion to turn the hope of patients and caregivers around the world into the help they need. To learn more, visit www.q2labsolutions.com.
About MindX Sciences, Inc.
MindX Sciences, Inc. (MindX) works to improve lives through empowering precision medicine approaches to mental health. MindX has a comprehensive platform solution, based on extensive clinical research studies: from digital (novel behavioral assessments in the form of apps) to molecular (novel blood tests) to enabling targeted therapeutics (with existing, repurposed, and new drugs). Our initial focus is on providing objective tools for highly prevalent mental health disorders (depression, bipolar disorder, PTSD, anxiety, schizophrenia) and pain, that create suffering by themselves, as well as increase the risk for suicidality. Our medium-term focus is on the prevention of Alzheimer’s. Our long-term focus is on promoting active longevity. Precisely assessing, treating, and preventing mental health disorders will be transformative to society. We are in the midst of a mental health pandemic, on top of the COVID pandemic and its disruptive direct (biological) and indirect (socio-economic) effects. Our products are needed now more than ever. To learn more, visit https://mindxsciences.com.
