GenCell Biosystems is a developer of innovative biological testing instruments based in Limerick, Ireland. Founded in 2011, c ... urrently employs over 60 people. GenCell Biosystems was acquired by BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) on Oct 13, 2014 BD-GenCell Biosystems provides biology with robust, high performance systems to perform analysis faster and at lower cost than is currently possible. BD-GenCell’s platform Composite Liquid Cell technology mirrors nature by performing tests within inert synthetic cells. These Composite Liquid Cells are an ideal environment to perform biological chemistry. Commercial instrument configurations include: • Library preparation for next generation sequencing • High throughput genotyping • High throughput DNA extraction • Live cell screening for compound testing To-date we have partnered with a number of established biotech companies to develop instrumentation for multiple applications. The company also collaborates with various worldwide universities to continuously develop innovative technologies. read more