The DNA Genotek Helping Hands Program

Our DNA Genotek Helping Hands program is designed to assist organizations that are innovators in disease research, disease prevention and treatment. Within this program, DNA Genotek applies its technology and expertise to break down barriers that impede DNA sample collection or treatment and prevention of disease. The experience we have garnered enables us to support programs that have a long-term impact on significant numbers of people and cover a diverse range of health issues. The goal of the program is to help accelerate research and advance the fight against disease across the globe.

DNA Genotek has announced the following initiatives for the DNA Genotek Helping Hands program:

DNA Genotek's Science Education Program

DNA Genotek has introduced a program geared towards helping students in high schools, colleges and universities learn more about DNA collection and purification. The program, titled DNA Genotek's Science Education Program, will offer Oragene•DNA Self Collection Kits at no charge to classrooms in accredited high schools, colleges and universities to be used for teaching purposes.

Read DNA Genotek's press release about our involvement here.

Apply for the program here.

Accelerating Breast Cancer Research

DNA Genotek has expanded its support of the Spit for the Cure events by partnering with the Roswell Park Cancer Institute (RPCI) to collect DNA saliva samples on-site at the Susan G. Komen Western New York Race for the Cure®. The race is held each June at the Delaware Park Rose Gardens in Buffalo, NY.

Read DNA Genotek's press release about our involvement here.

Donation of Bandages to Treat a Neglected Tropical Disease

DNA Genotek is donating compression bandages to treat podoconiosis in Ethiopia. Podoconiosis is a disease occurring in individuals exposed to red clay soil derived from volcanic rock in tropical Africa, Central America and northwest India. Characteristics of the disease include swelling of the foot and lower leg which progresses to elephantiasis, having a severe impact on mobility and quality of life for those affected. Podoconiosis affects the poorest of the poor in developing nations.

Read DNA Genotek's press release about our involvement here.

Accelerating Epilpsy Research

DNA Genotek partnered with the Columbia University Family Studies in Epilepsy to collect DNA samples onsite at the National Walk for Epilepsy. The National Walk for Epilepsy provided an excellent opportunity for the study to accelerate its research by accessing significant numbers of candidates who satisfy donor profile requirements.

Read DNA Genotek's press release about our involvement here.

Establishing a Breast Cancer Risk and Assessment Biorepository

DNA Genotek partnered with investigators at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences to establish a biorepository aimed at breast cancer risk and treatment with a goal of collecting 100,000 DNA samples over a five period. The collection stations were located at support venues for the Arkansas Chapter of Susan G. Komen for the Cure, Run for the Cure event.

Read DNA Genotek's case study about our involvement here.

Read DNA Genotek's press release about our involvement here.

For more information about the DNA Genotek Helping Hands program, please email us at marketing@dnagenotek.com