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Ultima Genomics Selected for Landmark Large-Scale Immune Profiling Study with IMU Biosciences, UK Biobank and Waters Corporation

Source: PR Newswire • Published: 19 Oct 2026, 07:05

Summarized by Masters of Longevity from PR Newswire.

A preview of a planned large-scale single-cell immune profiling project that will add a high-resolution immune data layer to a major population biobank, outlining scope and collaborative platforms involved.

Ultima Genomics Selected for Landmark Large-Scale Immune Profiling Study with IMU Biosciences, UK Biobank and Waters Corporation
Key Takeaways
  • The study will profile an initial 80,000 UK Biobank blood samples using single-cell multiomics and sequencing platforms.
  • Ultima Genomics' UG200 sequencer was selected and validated for use with the BD Rhapsody single-cell platform for this project.
  • Project aims to expand immune profiling across UK Biobank's full cohort and return data to approved researchers for downstream study.
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