It’s been a busy year at Isohelix!
Looking back on 2025, one thing is clear – the demand for high-quality, reliable DNA sample collection has never been greater.
From population genomics and molecular diagnostics to long-read sequencing and biobanking, researchers are asking more of their samples and expecting more from the tools used to collect and extract nucleic acids.
At Isohelix, our focus is simple: to ensure you get the best results from your genomic samples.
Below is a summary of some of our key activities from 2025:
Scientific Meetings
In 2025, we kicked off the year at the Festival of Genomics and Biodata in London. This great meeting attracts >8000 participants, and we were proud to be one of the 120 life science companies with a booth at the event.
In May, we went to Milan for the European Society of Human Genetics Meeting. Then in October, we were off to Boston for the 75th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Human Genetics.
In May, we went to Milan for the European Society of Human Genetics Meeting. Then in October, we were off to Boston for the 75th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Human Genetics.
Planning for the 2026 Festival of Genomics in London in January is well under way – we hope to see you there!
New Team Members
In November, we were delighted to welcome David Wilson to IsoHelix as Director, Business Development. David brings deep experience across the global IVD and diagnostics landscapes.
He is working closely with our commercial teams to drive our successful global growth in the clinical, diagnostics, and genomic markets.
SaliFix Swab Collectors
Over the past year, we’ve continued to see strong uptake of our SaliFix™ Swab Collectors, which include the new automation-friendly SwabCatcher™ tubes for improved sample handling and long-term DNA/RNA preservation.
GeneFix and SaliFix DNA and RNA Collection products are widely used for:
- Large-scale genomics and population studies
- Molecular diagnosics
- Academic and commercial biobanks
- Clinical and translational research programmes
Looking Ahead
As genomics moves faster and reaches further, sample quality remains critical.
In the year ahead, our focus remains on:
- Supporting advanced genomics and diagnostics workflows
- Helping customers reduce sample failure rates
- Enabling robust DNA collection in real-world conditions
- Providing innovative collection, stabilisation, and purification products allowing scientists to use non-invasive saliva or buccal swab samples instead of blood
- Removing the need for cold chain transport and storage of samples
Technical Resources and Blogs
It was a busy year for our writers – our most-read blogs from 2025 were:
- Five Common Mistakes to Avoid When Collecting DNA Samples
- How to Simplify Saliva and Buccal Swab Sample Collection and Processing
- Genomic Analysis with DNA from Saliva instead of blood
Find these and other educational tools and resources at https://isohelix.com/resources/
Thank You
Finally, we’d like to thank our customers, collaborators, and partners for trusting Isohelix as their partner for sample collection and purification. Your feedback continues to shape everything we do.
Here’s to another year of better samples, better data, and better science!
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