Contract research

Do you need to develop a method, answer a biological question, or make the most of your molecular data?

Progenus supports you in the design and execution of research and development projects in molecular biology, from feasibility studies to data analysis and, when appropriate, the transfer of the developed method into a ready-to-use kit.

 

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Custom services

Every project begins with a thorough assessment of your objectives, sample types, and technical requirements.

Our team develops solutions tailored to your application, including the development of detection methods, organism characterization, sequencing data generation and analysis, protocol optimization, or the transfer of a method for routine use.

We can contribute to a specific stage of your project or support you throughout the entire process, involving complementary partners whenever required.

 

Our services for research

DNA and RNA Molecular Analyses

We develop customized methods tailored to your samples and research objectives, including:

  • DNA and RNA extraction;
  • PCR and qPCR;
  • multiplex PCR;
  • isothermal PCR, including LAMP and CPA;
  • fragment analysis and molecular profiling;
  • development of SSR (microsatellite) molecular markers;
  • targeted sequencing.

Possible applications :

  • detection and quantification of animal, plant, bacterial, fungal, or viral species in specific sample matrices;
  • detection of genetic mutations of interest;
  • development of molecular diagnostic kits for laboratory or field use;
  • genetic fingerprinting and parentage testing;
  • molecular species identification.

Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) and Bioinformatics analyses

We support your projects from experimental design through data analysis, including:

  • nucleic acid preparation and quality control;
  • sequencing library preparation and short-read or long-read sequencing;
  • sequencing data quality control and bioinformatic analysis;
  • preparation of scientific figures and reports.

Possible applications :

  • whole-genome sequencing;
  • whole-exome sequencing in animals;
  • amplicon sequencing;
  • RNA, microRNA, and small RNA sequencing;
  • pathogen characterization;
  • phylogenetic tree construction and analysis;
  • molecular identification and comparative sequence analysis.

 

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Our CRO process

Co-design, Development, and Project Execution

We begin by working with you to define the scientific question, expected outcomes, and project constraints.

Throughout the project, we keep you informed of the results obtained and discuss any necessary adaptations. Key decisions are made in close collaboration with you to ensure the project remains aligned with your objectives.

When a developed method is intended for routine use, we can also evaluate its transfer into a ready-to-use PCR kit, supplied in tubes or pre-filled plates and manufactured within an ISO 13485-certified quality management system.

At the end of the project, results are delivered in a clear and actionable format, including technical reports, analyzed datasets, comparative tables, figures, and recommendations for further development.

Our Facilities

Our laboratories are equipped with the technologies required to develop and carry out molecular biology projects, including:

  • conventional PCR and real-time quantitative PCR (qPCR) platforms;
  • capillary sequencers;
  • Oxford Nanopore Technologies (ONT) next-generation sequencing (NGS) platform;
  • automated nucleic acid extraction systems;
  • sample preparation and quality control equipment;
  • Biosafety Level 2 (BSL-2) laboratory;
  • PCR kit development and manufacturing unit;
  • fluorescence, luminescence, and absorbance detection platform.

These facilities enable us to adapt our workflows to a wide variety of sample types and to combine multiple analytical approaches within a single project.

 

Selected projects and collaborations

European Project DETECTIVE

Progenus is a partner in DETECTIVE, Detection of NGT products to promote innovation in Europe, a Horizon Europe project funded by the European Union.

As part of this project, Progenus is developing molecular methods to detect and quantify organisms resulting from genome editing.

Ardennais Horse Genome

In collaboration with the European Horse Centre of Mont-le-Soie, Progenus produced the first reference genome of the Ardennais draft horse using de novo sequencing with PacBio long-read technology.

Progenus also studied the genetic diversity of the breed using Illumina sequencing data.

DIADENO Project

Progenus coordinates DIADENO, a BioWin project conducted in collaboration with Yuma, UCLouvain and ULiège, with operational and financial support from BioWin and SPW-EER.

The project combines next-generation sequencing, bioinformatics and artificial intelligence to identify a molecular signature and develop a minimally invasive test for detecting a chronic gynaecological disease.

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