Redeemers' University in Nigeria: A partnership that lasts

05 August 2021 ─ / Analytical Sciences by Camille Bertrand

As part of the fight against COVID 19 diseases, Redeemer’s University Ede in Osun State, Nigeria trusts HTDS for more than a year now to equip its laboratories with the latest technologies on the market with our dedicated life science solutions.

This is to enable them to quickly detect viruses or infections and more efficiently too. Professor Happi and his team have acquired several Kingfisher DNA/RNA extractors, QuiBit units, specialized lab chip units and a Quantstudio 5. This is to add to the 3500 Sequencer and Real time PCR 7500 that they purchased long ago.

These systems are used to perform real-time PCR assays for human identification (HID), designed for both new and experienced users, and can be set up quickly for immediate use. They also provide consistent high-throughput extraction and purification of DNA, RNA, proteins and cells.

A total of eight instruments and several consumables were carefully selected by the Professor of Genome and Molecular Biology. Thanks for his key expertise in these scientific areas.

He is also the director of ACEGID (African Center of Excellence for Genomics of Infectious Diseases), which is the WHO‘s (World Health Organization’s) liaison on site in Nigeria, and works closely with the Redeemers University to develop innovative projects.

The actions carried out and the various installations confirmed the will of the country to fight effectively against the spread of the virus. Promising projects are underway, including an MOU (Memoranda of understanding) …We will tell you more soon, stay tuned!

A huge thank you to Professor Christian Happi and his team for his confidence in HTDS, and to the HTDS Nigeria team Dr Victor Ekun and David Inyang for carrying out the installation of the different laboratory solutions.

To learn more about the Kingfisher Flex: https://www.htds.fr/en/analytical-sciences/life-sciences/laboratory-robots/kingfisher-flex-system/
To discover our PCR solutions: https://www.htds.fr/en/analytical-sciences/life-sciences/laboratory-robots/quantstudio-5-rt-pcr-system/
To discover our life science solutions: https://www.htds.fr/en/analytical-sciences/life-sciences/

HTDS becomes official distributor of Oxford Nanopore Technologies solutions

23 September 2025

Analytical Sciences

HTDS becomes official distributor of Oxford Nanopore Technologies solutions

HTDS is pleased to announce the signing of a strategic partnership with Oxford Nanopore Technologies, a UK-based company that is a pioneer and globally recognized for its DNA and RNA sequencing solutions. This new agreement allows HTDS to strengthen its portfolio of analytical solutions and offer its customers a breakthrough technology that is transforming genomic and biological research. Oxford Nanopore : a unique technology to analyze lifeWith the mission to enable “the analysis of anything, by anyone, anywhere”, Oxford Nanopore has developed an innovative sequencing technology based on nanopores.This approach provides researchers and industry professionals with real-time, accurate, flexible, and scalable nucleic acid analysis, opening new perspectives in: Plant and animal genomicsAgriculture and food sciencesEnvironmental research and conservationAlready adopted in more than 125 countries, this technology is revolutionizing our understanding of life and accelerating scientific progress. A complete range of solutions tailored to every projectThrough this partnership, HTDS now distributes the entire Oxford Nanopore portfolio, covering all needs, from individual research to large-scale projects:MinION™ : a portable, personal sequencer, ideal for generating rapid data directly in the field or in the lab.GridION™ : a flexible benchtop sequencer, integrating data processing for multiple simultaneous analyses.PromethION™ (P2 Solo, P2 Integrated, PromethION 24) : a high-throughput platform for projects requiring massive volumes of genomic data.ElysION™ : a fully automated solution, from sample preparation to data analysis.In addition to these platforms, Oxford Nanopore provides a complete sequencing ecosystem, including flow cells and sample preparation kits, as well as control and analysis software such as MinKNOW™ and EPI2ME™, making sequencing accessible even to researchers without bioinformatics expertise. HTDS : a trusted partner for your genomics projectsBy partnering with Oxford Nanopore, HTDS reaffirms its commitment to offering its customers the most innovative technologies to meet their scientific and industrial needs.Research laboratories, academic centers, and industry players will now benefit from powerful, scalable, and tailored tools to address today’s challenges in genomics, health, and the environment.

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