Dovetail Genomics Announces HudsonAlpha As First North American Certified Service Provider

Dovetail Genomics, is thrilled to announce the HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology Genome Sequencing Center as the first North American member of the Dovetail® Certified Service Provider program. This certification underscores HudsonAlpha’s proven excellence in delivering high-quality genome assemblies using the Dovetail® Omni-C® Assay and solidifies their position as a premier provider of Dovetail linked-read sequencing services in the United States.

The Dovetail Certified Service Provider program sets stringent standards of proficiency and data quality that service labs must meet to earn certification. This ensures that researchers accessing services from certified labs receive reliable, high-quality data critical to their research, whether it be for haplotype-resolved genome assembly, 3D genome mapping, or the detection of the full spectrum of genetic variants. HudsonAlpha has demonstrated its ability to meet these exacting Dovetail data quality standards, furthering Dovetail’s mission to expand access to its linked-read technologies globally.

“HudsonAlpha has become a trusted provider of Dovetail Omni-C services over many years. Their commitment to excellence and customer service has been exceptional,” said Matt Easterday, CEO for Dovetail Genomics. “We are thrilled to formalize their inclusion in the Certified Service Provider program for our Omni-C chemistry and we look forward to expanding this partnership to include our additional chemistries, including LinkPrep.”

A Legacy of Excellence in Genome Sequencing

Located at the HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology in Huntsville, Alabama, the HudsonAlpha Genome Sequencing Center is recognized as one of the few centers worldwide specializing in original sequencing of plants and animals. As a nonprofit research institution, HudsonAlpha has generated and publicly released reference genomes for 228 plants, contributing significantly to the broader scientific community. Their certification further enhances their ability to provide cutting-edge genomic services to researchers across the U.S.

"Being recognized as a Dovetail Certified Service Provider aligns with our mission to deliver innovative solutions for the most complex scientific challenges," said Jane Grimwood, PhD, HudsonAlpha Faculty Investigator, Loretta Purdy Spencer Chair in Genomics, and Co-Director of the HudsonAlpha Genome Sequencing Center. "We’re excited to continue offering advanced genome assemblies empowered by the Dovetail Omni-C Assay while continuing to ensure the highest quality results possible."

Program Benefits and Expanding Accessibility