Bionano to Participate in Maxim Group’s Covid-19 Virtual Conference Series: The Role of Cell Therapy and Clarity on Testing


SAN DIEGO, May 27, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bionano Genomics, Inc. (NASDAQ: BNGO) today announced that Erik Holmlin, Ph.D., CEO of Bionano, will participate on a panel entitled: “Testing and Susceptibility – Clearing the Air,” during the virtual conference “The Role of Cell Therapy & Clarity on Testing” hosted by Maxim Group and M-Vest today, Wednesday, May 27, 2020.

The panel will include an interactive discussion moderated by Dr. Jason McCarthy, Biotechnology Analyst at Maxim.

To access the panel discussion, please RSVP at https://m-vest.com/insights/blog/covid-19-virtual-conference.

Panel Discussion Details:
Panel Session Title:Testing and Susceptibility – Clearing the Air
Date and Time:Wednesday, May 27, 12:00 p.m. Eastern time (9:00 a.m. Pacific time)

About Bionano Genomics
Bionano is a genome analysis company providing tools and services based on its Saphyr system to scientists and clinicians conducting genetic research and patient testing. Bionano’s Saphyr system is a platform for ultra-sensitive and ultra-specific structural variation detection that enables researchers and clinicians to accelerate the search for new diagnostics and therapeutic targets and to streamline the study of changes in chromosomes, which is known as cytogenetics. The Saphyr system is comprised of an instrument, chip consumables, reagents and a suite of data analysis tools, and genome analysis services to provide access to data generated by the Saphyr system for researchers who prefer not to adopt the Saphyr system in their labs. For more information, visit www.bionanogenomics.com.

Forward-Looking Statements
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Contacts
Company Contact:
Erik Holmlin, CEO
Bionano Genomics, Inc.
+1 (858) 888-7610
eholmlin@bionanogenomics.com

Investor Relations Contact:
Ashley R. Robinson
LifeSci Advisors, LLC
+1 (617) 430-7577
arr@lifesciadvisors.com

Media Contact:
Kirsten Thomas
The Ruth Group
+1 (508) 280-6592
kthomas@theruthgroup.com