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Best Clinical Genomics Companies in Pennsylvania, United States

The 33 best Clinical Genomics companies in Pennsylvania, United States in 2026, ranked by funding and momentum. Funding, investors, founders, valuation, tech stack and live signals. Top: Helomics.

33companies tracked
$343.3Mdisclosed funding
0unicorns
17have raised

Ranked: Best Clinical Genomics companies in Pennsylvania

#CompanyDisclosed fundingLast roundStageFounderEmployeesTech stackPatents & IP focusRecent signals
1Helomics
AI-driven platform to develop precisely targeted therapies for cancer patients
$196M102 mo agoAcquired—13—2 patents
Personalized oncology diagnostics and in vitro chemotherapy response simulation platforms
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2Nucleonics
Developing RNAi therapeutics for Hepatitis B and C, using eiRNA technology
$52M264 mo agoAcquiredJohn Maraganore
CEO
——46 patents
RNAi-based antiviral therapeutics and gene-silencing platforms targeting hepatitis viruses
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3Saladax
Therapeutic drug monitoring assays improving patient outcomes in psychiatry and oncology
$46M157 mo agoSeries DSalvatore Salamone
President and CEO
17
17 → 25 (+47%)
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4Instadiagnostics
Point-of-care diagnostics platform delivering rapid, comprehensive healthcare solutions
$11M17 mo agoFunding RaisedJohann deSa
Founder
5———
5Jbs-science
Provider of circulating cell-free DNA (cfDNA) for cancer screening
$10M18 mo agoFunding RaisedFrank Song
Founder
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6Molecular Detection
Molecular diagnostics company focused on rapid, accurate infectious disease detection
$8M160 mo agoDeadpooledAryeh Gassel
Co-Founder
——26 patents
Rapid PCR-based molecular diagnostics for antibiotic‑resistant bacterial detection
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7ARIEL Precision Medicine
Precision medicine for complex diseases through advanced genetics and data analysis
$6M87 mo agoSeries A—22WordPressMySQLPHP+29——
8Biomeme
Developer of a smartphone-based DNA detection platform
$6M114 mo agoSeries A—202Tailwind CSSAmazon Web ServicesAstro+589 patents
Point‑of‑care nucleic acid sample preparation and rapid molecular diagnostic devices
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9Rosetta Genomics
MicroRNA-based molecular diagnostics, research laboratory, and testing services for cancer
$4M111 mo agoAcquired—86—28 patents
MicroRNA-based therapeutics targeting liver cancer
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10Liquid Biotech
Provider of telomerase-based liquid biopsy tests
$2M130 mo agoSeedPhilip Sass
CEO
2———
11Leversense
Developing device for detecting AIDS, food toxin and mycoplasma bacteria
$659K190 mo agoDeadpooledPaul Horan
ex-CEO
——4 patents
Patents concentrated in computing, sensing & instrumentation
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12MS2 Array
Online platform offering microarray services
$222K109 mo agoFunding RaisedMarvin S. Yu
Co-Founder & CEO
1———

Top 12 Clinical Genomics companies in Pennsylvania

#1
Funding Raised · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · founded 2015 · 5 employees
$11Mraised
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Point-of-care diagnostics platform delivering rapid, comprehensive healthcare solutions. The company provides a diagnostic technology platform designed to empower healthcare professionals with the capability to perform various tests directly at their clinics. This innovative system utilizes a portable, multi-modality reader and application-specific cartridges to deliver timely, accurate, and comprehensive healthcare within a single visit. The platform supports immunoassay, chemistry, and molecular assays, as well as complete blood cell counts. The fully automated system minimizes user errors and provides rapid results, enhancing efficiency and improving patient outcomes. This technology offers a single device solution, reducing the need for multiple systems and extensive training. The platform features wireless connectivity and electronic medical record compatibility, facilitating seamless integration into existing healthcare workflows. This is a B2B tech company in the healthcare industry.

Funding rounds
  • May 2025Grant (prize money)$4.1M
  • Sep 2021Grant (prize money)$1M
  • Jul 2020Grant (prize money)$4.1M
  • Feb 2020Grant (prize money)$225K
Founders & team
Johann deSaFounder
Investors
National Science Foundation, Ben Franklin Technology Partners, HHS, Military Health
Tech stack
WordpressMysqlPhpAnimate.CssWpbakeryJetpack
#2
Funding Raised · Pennsylvania Furnace, Pennsylvania · founded 2011
$10.4Mraised
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Provider of circulating cell-free DNA (cfDNA) for cancer screening. The company has developed qPCR assays for tumor DNA markers using cfDNA in urine and blood, and robust methods for cfDNA isolation. The first application is the non-invasive screening and monitoring of hepatocellular carcinoma. Additional diagnostic tests for colon, pancreatic, and lung cancer are also under development.

Funding rounds
  • Apr 2025Grant (prize money)$604.2K
  • Aug 2023Grant (prize money)$406.5K
  • Mar 2023Grant (prize money)$595.8K
  • Dec 2021Grant (prize money)$604.2K
Founders & team
Frank SongFounder
Investors
HHS
#3
Acquired · Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania · founded 1995 · 13 employees
$195.6Mraised
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AI-driven platform to develop precisely targeted therapies for cancer patients. The company has a proprietary technology platform and data pipeline that provides next-generation, AI- and data-driven services to Pharma and Diagnostic companies to accelerate the development of new precision therapies.

Funding rounds
  • Apr 2018Series E$3M
  • May 2017Series E$110K
  • Mar 2017Series E$2M
  • Nov 2014Series E$60M
Investors
Quaker Partners, Birchmere Ventures, Adams Capital Management, Draper Triangle, TVM Capital, The Hillman Company
Tech stack
Cart FunctionalityWordpressMysqlPhpAstraWpmu Dev Smush
#4
Series D · Bethlehem, Pennsylvania · founded 2004 · 17 employees
$46.3Mraised
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Therapeutic drug monitoring assays improving patient outcomes in psychiatry and oncology. They develop and manufacture assays for essential and life-saving medications, ensuring optimal dosing for each patient. This personalized medicine approach helps healthcare professionals make timely treatment decisions, accounting for individual variations in drug metabolism. Their assays aim to improve outcomes, reduce toxicity risks, and potentially shorten hospital stays. They also collaborate with pharmaceutical companies to develop tests for clinical trials and companion diagnostics. Their offerings support healthcare professionals in both oncology and psychiatry, providing vital information for effective therapeutic drug management. They focus on precision treatment and addressing unmet medical needs in drug monitoring.

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Funding rounds
  • Sep 2013Series D$22.9M
  • Jun 2011Conventional Debt$9M
  • Mar 2010Series C$8.4M
  • Oct 2009Series B$7.9M
Founders & team
Salvatore SalamonePresident and CEO
Investors
GE Capital, Golden Seeds, Ben Franklin Technology Partners, Excel Venture Management, LSGPA, Fosun Pharmaceutical
#5
Acquired · Langhorne, Pennsylvania · founded 2001
$51.9Mraised
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Developing RNAi therapeutics for Hepatitis B and C, using eiRNA technology. The company focuses on addressing unmet clinical needs in treating chronic viral infections. Their eiRNA technology enables novel therapeutic options that interfere with viral function while providing a more favorable toxicity profile. They engineer drug candidates to be effective against all genotypes, resistant to viral escape mutants, and compatible with existing therapies. The company utilizes a multi-targeted approach with short hairpin RNA molecules to mediate the destruction of viral RNA. They also focus on DNA delivery and manufacturing technology, using proprietary formulations of cationic lipids to deliver RNAi molecules to target cells.

Funding rounds
  • Oct 2004Series B$2.7M
  • Jun 2004Series B$8.3M
  • Apr 2004Series B$40.9M
Founders & team
John MaraganoreCEO
Investors
New Enterprise Associates, Healthcap, Burrill and Company, Anthem Capital Management, POSCO BioVentures, SR One
#6
Series A · Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania · founded 2013 · 22 employees
$6.5Mraised
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Precision medicine for complex diseases through advanced genetics and data analysis. The company transforms genetic and clinical data into insights for diagnosis, management, and therapeutic development for complex health conditions. They go beyond genetics, integrating lifestyle and environmental factors for a comprehensive view of disease trajectory and precise therapeutic options. Their platform combines genetics, environmental, and patient-specific data with clinical guidance to provide actionable risk assessment for early detection, risk-reducing strategies, and treatment. They offer multi-gene DNA sequencing panels to identify genetic mechanisms driving disease. Their genetic segmentation platform enables patient-specific treatment decisions based on systems biology, evidence-based medicine, genetic linkages, and domain expertise. They strive to help clinicians make informed decisions about treating complex chronic diseases. They offer login functionality and insights through guides and webinars. They are a tech company using software and data science to improve healthcare outcomes.

Funding rounds
  • Jul 2019Series A$5.3M
  • Nov 2017Seed$1M
  • Apr 2017Seed$100K
  • May 2016Seed$125K
Investors
Pittsburgh Life Sciences Greenhouse, Innovation Works, Next Act Fund, Coal Hill Ventures
#7
Series A · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · founded 2013 · 202 employees
$6.2Mraised
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Developer of a smartphone-based DNA detection platform. The platform transforms mobile labs for advanced DNA diagnostics and real-time disease surveillance. The system includes a docking station for real-time qPCR, a mobile app to control the system and analyze results, and targeted test kits for preparing samples and identifying pathogens or diseases by their specific DNA or RNA signatures. The first application is a panel for diagnosing sexually transmitted diseases.

Funding rounds
  • May 2017Series A$4.5M
  • Sep 2016Grant (prize money)$56.1K
  • Jun 2016Grant (prize money)$55.9K
  • Feb 2014Seed$400K
Investors
Ben Franklin Technology Partners, EIC Fund, Europa, Dreamit, Woodgen, NextFab Ventures
Tech stack
Amazon CloudfrontAmazon S3Amazon Web ServicesAstroCloudflareCloudflare Bot Management
#8
Deadpooled · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · founded 2007
$8.3Mraised
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Molecular diagnostics company focused on rapid, accurate infectious disease detection, developing and commercializing sample-to-answer molecular diagnostic tests. They leverage proprietary technologies to increase the speed, accuracy, ease of use, and efficiency of infectious disease diagnosis. Their Detect-Ready assays target the rapid detection of infectious diseases, including MRSA, C. difficile, STDs, and foodborne pathogens. The company's real-time PCR tests are designed for increased accuracy and faster results, simplifying assay storage and use. Their patent-pending technologies provide a differential diagnosis engine to identify specific pathogens and differentiate them from other infectious sources, covering methods for detecting antibiotic-resistant strains. This innovative approach aims to provide cost-effective solutions for healthcare settings.

Funding rounds
  • 2013Series B—
  • Apr 2012Series B$1.9M
  • Mar 2012Series B$1.5M
  • Jun 2010Series A$1.4M
Founders & team
Aryeh GasselCo-Founder
Investors
Tech Coast Angels, MentorTech Ventures, Robin Hood Ventures, Mid Atlantic Angel Group, Ben Franklin Technology Partners
#9
Acquired · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · founded 2000 · 86 employees
$4Mraised
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MicroRNA-based molecular diagnostics, research laboratory, and testing services for cancer. It focuses on human molecular diagnostics, offering a range of products and services including peptides, PCR, NATtrol particles, RNA, Ria Kits, recombinant proteins, reagents, test kits, and Western blot analysis. The company supports research with lab reagents, monoclonals, and assays. It provides molecular profiling services, quantum state identification, and molecular evolutionary genetics analysis. The business model is B2B, serving research and diagnostic sectors with tools for molecular biology, genetics, and precision medicine. It offers multiple products and services, including diagnostic kits and reagents, catering to diverse research needs.

Funding rounds
  • Jul 2017Grant (prize money)—
  • Aug 2013Grant (prize money)—
  • Feb 2012Post IPO$1.8M
  • Oct 2011Post IPO$1.5M
Investors
Prometheus Laboratories, Teva Pharmaceuticals, GlenRock Israel, Kadimastem, Europa, Tivona Capital
#10
Seed · Audubon, Pennsylvania · founded 2015 · 2 employees
$2Mraised
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Provider of telomerase-based liquid biopsy tests. The company's proprietary technology uses recombinant viral vectors that trigger fluorescence in circulating tumor cells based on the level of telomerase activity.

Funding rounds
  • Dec 2015Seed$2M
Founders & team
Philip SassCEO
Investors
Oncolys BioPharma
#11
Deadpooled · Newtown Square, Pennsylvania · founded 2009
$659Kraised
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Leversense, intends to develop a medical device for detecting AIDS, food toxin, and mycoplasma bacteria. The company was incorporated in 2009 and is based in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania.

Funding rounds
  • Dec 2010Seed$399K
  • Jul 2009Seed$260K
Founders & team
Paul Horanex-CEO
#12
Funding Raised · Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania · founded 2012 · 1 employees
$221.8Kraised
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Online platform offering microarray services. The company provides high-throughput screening (HTS) services utilizing its high-throughput mass spectrometry (HT-MS) technology to provide a label-free assay platform for epigenetics, kinases, proteases, phosphatases, and other enzyme activity assays. The services offered by the company comprise of materials and expertise needed for you to employ the MS2 Array technology in your automated spotting and MALDI-MS system. This includes the fluorous capture surface, and fluorous assay substrates, along with protocol development to provide information-rich HTS output.

Funding rounds
  • Sep 2017Grant (prize money)$221.8K
Founders & team
Marvin S. YuCo-Founder & CEOPhilip YeskeCo-Founder
Investors
HHS, Pittsburgh Life Sciences Greenhouse

Funding & investor landscape

$343.3Mtotal disclosed funding
14companies funded
64disclosed rounds
0rounds last 90 days
Most active investors
Ben Franklin Technology Partners8 rounds
HHS3 rounds
Pittsburgh Life Sciences Greenhouse3 rounds
BioAdvance2 rounds
Europa2 rounds
Adams Capital Management1 rounds
Anthem Capital Management1 rounds
Apollo Investment Corporation1 rounds
Bain Capital Ventures1 rounds
Birchmere Ventures1 rounds

Notable founders

Johann deSa
Founder · Instadiagnostics
Frank Song
Founder · Jbs-science
Salvatore Salamone
President and CEO · Saladax
John Maraganore
CEO · Nucleonics
Aryeh Gassel
Co-Founder · Molecular Detection
Philip Sass
CEO · Liquid Biotech
Paul Horan
ex-CEO · Leversense
Marvin S. Yu
Co-Founder & CEO · MS2 Array
Philip Yeske
Co-Founder · MS2 Array
Tom Edlind
Founder · MicrobiType
David Zuzga
Founder & CEO · BioDetego
Giovanni Pitari
Founder & Chief Scientist · BioDetego
Prism market signals · United States · country-scoped Prism corpus, 4,182 docs

Market landscape — 10 sub-themes by coverage

Share of Clinical Genomics coverage by sub-theme.

Regulatory-risk over time rising

Funding & growth over time

funding flat · growth rising

RESEARCH IN PENNSYLVANIA · Health & Bio

How research on Diagnostics in Pennsylvania is moving

A read on the academic research around Diagnostics in Pennsylvania — which themes are gaining ground, the institutions and researchers driving them, and how the tone is shifting. Based on 148 papers.

148 papers · stance +0.34 · 28% breakthrough · 31% concern
breakthrough · advancement · concern
top institutions
  • University of Pennsylvania101
  • Pennsylvania State University29
  • Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania14
  • California University of Pennsylvania11
  • University of Pennsylvania Health System3
leading researchers
Michael G. Mauk · Haim H. Bau · J M Petersen · Jinzhao Song · Larry J. Kricka · Erica L. Carpenter
prism intelligence · tone & topics
91% positive · 5% critical tone
HealthcarePharmaceuticalsBiotechnologyHealthClinical TrialsMedical Research
▲ Breakthroughs38 · 26%
▼ 26%→21% share
▼0.8× share momentum8 median citations39% since 2021mostly methods-led
Breakthroughs are cooling (26%→21% of field), led by Loop-mediated isothermal amplification.
rising sub-themes (early→recent)
  • Loop-mediated isothermal amplification1→3
  • Point-of-care testing4→5
Landmark Instrument-Free Point-of-Care Molecular Detection of Zika Virus · 315 cites
◆ Advancements54 · 36%
▲ 28%→48% share
▲1.7× share momentum1 median citations65% since 2021mostly empirical
Advancements are rising (28%→48% of field), led by Biopsy.
rising sub-themes (early→recent)
  • Biopsy1→9
  • Point-of-care testing2→8
  • Liquid biopsy6→11
  • Point of care1→6
  • Circulating tumor cell3→5
Newly emergingBiomarker 0→6 · Diagnostic test 0→3 · Gold standard (test) 0→3
Landmark Detection of Therapeutically Targetable Driver and Resistance Mutations in Lung Cancer Patients by Next-Generation Seque · 326 cites
▼ Concerns42 · 28%
▼ 35%→23% share
▼0.7× share momentum12 median citations40% since 2021mostly empirical
Concerns are cooling (35%→23% of field), led by Point-of-care testing.
rising sub-themes (early→recent)
  • Point-of-care testing11
  • Liquid biopsy10
  • Point of care7
  • Biopsy7
  • Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)5
Newly emergingLiquid biopsy 0→8 · Biopsy 0→6 · Oncology 0→4
Landmark Application of Next Generation Sequencing in Laboratory Medicine · 209 cites

Common questions

How many Clinical Genomics companies are there in Pennsylvania, United States?
Radar tracks 33 indexable Clinical Genomics companies headquartered in Pennsylvania, United States that meet our profile-completeness bar.
What is the total funding raised by Clinical Genomics companies in Pennsylvania, United States?
The Clinical Genomics companies in Pennsylvania, United States on this list have raised a combined $343.3M in disclosed equity funding across 14 funded companies.
Which is the highest-funded Clinical Genomics company in Pennsylvania, United States?
Helomics is the highest-funded Clinical Genomics company in Pennsylvania, United States, with $195.6M in disclosed equity funding.
How many Clinical Genomics companies in Pennsylvania, United States are funded?
14 of the 33 Clinical Genomics companies in Pennsylvania, United States on this list have disclosed at least one equity funding round.
How many Clinical Genomics unicorns are there in Pennsylvania, United States?
None of the Clinical Genomics companies in Pennsylvania, United States on this list currently has a disclosed valuation of $1B or more.
Who are the top investors in Pennsylvania, United States Clinical Genomics companies?
The most active investors in Pennsylvania, United States Clinical Genomics companies on this list include Ben Franklin Technology Partners, HHS, Pittsburgh Life Sciences Greenhouse, BioAdvance, Europa.
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