Olink® Introduces Global Network of Certified Service Providers to Accelerate Protein Biomarker Discovery

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Olink Holding has launched its first-ever network of Olink Certified Service Providers, encompassing leading CROs and service labs worldwide. These certified providers have undergone rigorous training, testing, and re-certification to ensure top-notch performance using Olink's advanced proteomics technology.

Mike Irwin, Olink's Vice President, emphasized the goal of democratizing proteomics, making their platform accessible to researchers globally. The network includes prominent organizations such as AssayGate, Australian Genome Research Facility, and Vanderbilt University Medical Center, among others, facilitating convenient, high-quality access to Olink's cutting-edge solutions.

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• Launch of a global network of Olink Certified Service Providers, enhancing accessibility to advanced proteomics technology.
• Rigorous training, annual testing, and re-certification processes ensure high standards of service quality.
• Wide range of renowned organizations included, increasing credibility and reach.

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• No financial metrics or specific impact on revenue or profitability detailed.

UPPSALA, Sweden, July 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Olink Holding AB (publ) (Nasdaq: OLK), a global leader in proteomics, introduces its inaugural network of Olink^® Certified Service Providers. The group of Olink Certified Service Providers represent leading contract research organizations (CROs) and service labs around the world.

Cutting-Edge Technology, Commitment to Excellence
To become an Olink Certified Service Provider, each organization must undergo training, annual concordance testing, and re-certification to demonstrate their ability to consistently perform Olink workflows with the highest quality. By combining their expertise with Olink’s next-generation proteomics solutions, researchers can conveniently access this cutting-edge technology through a global network of trusted providers.

“At Olink, we uphold unwavering standards of precision, reliability, and scientific excellence across all services based on our proprietary technology,” affirms Mike Irwin, Vice President, Global Sales, Support, and Marketing at Olink. “Every member of the Olink Certified Service Provider network has demonstrated exceptional proficiency in utilizing our platforms and are ready to support the global research community.”

Accelerating Research, Democratizing Proteomics
Olink Certified Service Providers represent an innovative ecosystem designed to accelerate scientific discovery by making access to Olink technology as simple as possible. “This network gives every scientist, regardless of their infrastructure, access to the most powerful proteomics technologies for biomarker research,” emphasizes Mike Irwin.

The inaugural network of Olink Certified Service Providers is comprised of a diverse group of renowned organizations, each possessing the expertise and infrastructure to support even the most demanding research initiatives. The current members (alphabetically) include:

AssayGate
Australian Genome Research Facility
BioXpedia
CheckImmune
Core Facility Metabolomics and Proteomics, Helmholtz Munich
CRLB-GMEL, Hamilton Health Sciences
Discovery Life Sciences
Firalis Molecular Precision SA
Fulgent Genetics
GENEWIZ from Azenta Life Sciences
Immune Assessment Laboratory, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Immune Monitoring and Cancer Omics Labs at the OHSU Knight Cancer Institute
LIFE & BRAIN
LuminoDx
Microcoat
NBCC-HTS (Sinai Heath System)
NovogeneAIT Genomics
Protavio
Psomagen Inc
Randox
Sampled
Sequanta Technologies
Sirona Dx
Source BioScience
Svar Life Science
Swiss Institute of Allergy and Asthma Research
Universidad CEU San Pablo, Institute of Molecular Applied Medicine Nemesio Díez (IMMA-ND)
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
WuXi AppTec

The most up to date and complete list of Olink Certified Service Providers can be found here.

Investor contact
David Deuchler, CFA
Gilmartin Group
olink@gilmartinir.com

Media contact
Michael B. Gonzales, PhD
Vice President, Global Marketing
michael.gonzales@olink.com
Mobile: +1 415 308 6467

About Olink 
Olink Holding AB (Nasdaq: OLK) is a company dedicated to accelerating proteomics together with the scientific community, across multiple disease areas to enable new discoveries and improve the lives of patients. Olink provides a platform of products and services which are deployed across major pharmaceutical companies and leading clinical and academic institutions to deepen the understanding of real-time human biology and drive 21st century healthcare through actionable and impactful science. The Company was founded in 2016 and is well established across Europe, North America and Asia. Olink is headquartered in Uppsala, Sweden.

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FAQ

What is the significance of Olink's new network of Certified Service Providers?

Olink's new network of Certified Service Providers aims to democratize and accelerate protein biomarker discovery by making its advanced proteomics technology more accessible to researchers worldwide.

When did Olink announce the launch of its Certified Service Providers network?

Olink announced the launch of its Certified Service Providers network on July 3, 2024.

What organizations are part of Olink's inaugural network of Certified Service Providers?

The network includes organizations like AssayGate, Australian Genome Research Facility, BioXpedia, and Vanderbilt University Medical Center, among others.

What criteria must organizations meet to become Olink Certified Service Providers?

Organizations must undergo rigorous training, annual concordance testing, and re-certification to demonstrate their proficiency in performing Olink workflows with high quality.

How does the Olink Certified Service Providers network benefit researchers?

The network allows researchers, regardless of their infrastructure, easy access to Olink's powerful proteomics technologies, facilitating high-quality biomarker research.