GenoTyping Center of America (GTCA) - Company Research Report
Company Overview
- Name: GenoTyping Center of America (GTCA)
- Mission: To facilitate reproducible research and maximize animal welfare
- Founded: 2012
- Founders:
- Michael Greene, MBA, CEO and Co-founder
- Todd Dehm, COO and Co-founder
- Kat Taylor, Chief Administrative Officer, Co-founder
- Key People:
- Michael Greene - CEO, Co-founder
- Todd Dehm - COO, Co-founder
- Kat Taylor - Chief Administrative Officer, Co-founder
- Tiffany Strout - Client Support Manager
- Min Lee - Laboratory Manager
- Headquarters: Ellsworth, Maine
- Number of Employees: 2-10 employees
- Revenue: No information is available
- Known For: Providing unmatched genotyping expertise and colony management planning and support for basic and biomedical research
Products
- Genetic Testing Services
- Description: GTCA provides fast and flexible genetic testing services designed to support research by confirming the genetic makeup and consistency of research models such as mice, rats, and zebrafish.
- Key Features:
- High throughput, real-time PCR genotyping
- Results delivered in 2-3 business days
- Variety of sample formats including tail snips, ear punches, extracted/purified DNA, and swabs
- Colony Management Services
- Description: Expertise in colony management to support efficient and effective breeding and research operations.
- Key Features:
- Individual colony breeding plans
- Comprehensive quality control programs
- Real-Time PCR
- Description: Fast and accurate real-time PCR genotyping to keep research moving at an efficient pace.
- Key Features:
- Results delivered in 2-3 business days
- Two independent assays for instant confirmation
Recent Developments
- New Products Launched:
- Non-Invasive Genotyping, highlighted at the 2024 AALAS National Meeting
- New Features Added:
- GTCA has introduced the GTCAssure process which provides the highest quality genotyping services with flexibility in sample collection and submission.
- Partnerships:
- Not specified, but the company is supported by the Maine Technology Institute, as evidenced by a grant.
Additional Information
- Website: [gtcasolutions.com](http://www.gtcasolutions.com)
- Industry: Biotechnology Research
- Specialties:
- Real-Time PCR
- Genotyping
- Genetic Analysis
- Melt Curve Analysis
- Zygosity Testing
- Point Mutation Genotyping
- Funding:
- $37.5K grant from Maine Technology Institute in February 2019
The GenoTyping Center of America (GTCA) is well-positioned in the biotechnology research industry, focusing on genetic testing and colony management services vital for scientific discovery. With their robust set of services and operational agility, GTCA is poised to respond quickly to the evolving needs of academic, preclinical, and drug discovery research arenas.
