Toshiba Corporation Selects Affymetrix Axiom Platform for Its Newly Launched Genotyping Service in Japan

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SANTA CLARA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

Affymetrix AFFX announces its Axiom® Genotyping Solution platform has been selected by Toshiba Corporation's (TYO: 6502) Healthcare Company as the platform for its newly launched genotyping service. Affymetrix collaborated with Toshiba to custom design and manufacture the Japonica Array™, which is based on the Axiom platform. This array contains unique genetic content specifically optimized for the Japanese population. Toshiba has launched this genotyping service as of Dec. 1, 2014 for Japanese population genotyping studies primarily servicing universities, hospitals, and other research agencies and institutes.

“After reviewing various microarray technology providers, we selected Affymetrix' Axiom platform for our genotyping service based on its high throughput capability, cost effectiveness, superior performance, and highly reproducible manufacturing process. The team at Affymetrix worked closely with our scientists in designing this array, which contains the genetic content developed as the result of the collaboration with Tohoku University. It was a pleasure collaborating with Affymetrix in the development of Japonica Array™,” said Satoshi Tsunakawa, Corporate Senior Vice President of Toshiba Corporation and President and CEO of Toshiba's Healthcare Company.

“We are very pleased to support Toshiba in delivering high-quality and cost-effective genotyping service to enable Japanese researchers to better understand the genetic markers associated with diseases and response to therapy specific to the Japanese population,” said Frank Witney, CEO and President of Affymetrix. “Based on our long history of successful business in Japan, it is clear that Japanese customers have a strong appreciation for quality and expect superior performance and reproducibility. This is a key strength for Affymetrix and we are glad Toshiba holds these high standards as well. Working together, we look forward to expanding the value of genetic information for the Japanese population.”

Axiom Biobank Genotyping Solution is the platform of choice for leading population genotyping studies such as UK Biobank, Million Veteran Program, and others. To learn more about Axiom Genotyping Solution, visit www.affymetrix.com/axiombiobank.

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About Affymetrix

Affymetrix technologies enable multiplex and simultaneous analysis of biological systems at the cell, protein, and gene level, facilitating the rapid translation of bench-top research into clinical and routine use for human health and wellness. The Company provides leadership and support, partnering with customers in pharmaceutical, diagnostic, and biotechnology companies, as well as leading academic, government, and non-profit research institutes in their quest to use biology for a better world. More than 2,300 microarray systems have been shipped around the world and more than 65,000 peer-reviewed papers have been published citing Affymetrix technologies. Affymetrix is headquartered in Santa Clara, California, and has manufacturing facilities in Cleveland, Ohio, San Diego, Vienna, and Singapore. The Company has about 1,100 employees worldwide and maintains sales and distribution operations across Europe, Asia, and Latin America. For more information about Affymetrix, please visit www.affymetrix.com.

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