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Nanosphere
Medical Devices & Tech  Advamed Member
4088 Commercial Avenue
Northbrook, IL 60062 USA
phone:847.400.9000
fax:847.400.9199
Symbol NSPH
Exchange Nasdaq
Founded 2000
Employees
www.nanosphere-inc.com
Research Sector Medical Devices & Tech
Summary Description
Nanosphere is a nanotechnology-based life sciences company.
Management
William Moffitt, President and Chief Executive Officer; William Cork, Vice President of Research and Development and Chief Technology Officer; Michael McGarrity, Vice President of Sales and Marketing and Chief Marketing Officer; Roger Moody, Vice President of Finance, Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer; Greg Shipp, Chief Medical Officer; Bill Athenson, Vice President of International Sales and Marketing; Winton Gibbons, Senior Vice President of Business Development; Thomas F. Holzman, Vice President of Research, Protein Sciences; Greg Pletta, Vice President of Intellectual Property;
Ownership
Financials Mkt Cap :81


* numbers in thousands
 

Keywords
life sciences, nanotechnology, nanoparticle probes, infectious disease, diagnostics

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Updated: Feb. 01, 2012

Description
Nanosphere, Inc. is a nanotechnology-based life sciences company. Our mission is to create new standards in discovery, medical care, and public safety through the application of proprietary nanotechnology.
Products / Services
Nanosphere develops, manufactures and markets an advanced molecular diagnostics platform, the Verigene System, for direct genomic and ultra-sensitive protein detection. This easy-to-use and cost-effective platform enables simple, low-cost and highly sensitive genomic and protein testing on a single platform.
Technology / Differentiation
Nanosphere is harnessing the unique properties of matter at the nano-scale in order to commercialize the proprietary chemistry (nanoparticle probes, bio-barcode' technology and automated instruments) that is the foundation of its platform.
Market / Customers
Nanosphere's technology enables simplicity of molecular testing that will expand its use even to the point of care. The worldwide market opportunity has an equally impressive potential. Target areas include genetics, infectious diseases, cancer, pharmacogenomics, blood screening, neurodegenerative and cardiovascular diseases.


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