Knowledge and expertise
driving innovation
At SHARP Genomic Analytics, we bring decades of experience in gene expression and alternative splicing research, coupled with over 10 years of RNA-seq analysis expertise. We understand the challenges scientists face in managing and analysing their RNA-seq data—and we’re here to help you overcome them.
RNA-sequencing plays a critical role in understanding gene expression and function across medicine, agriculture, and environmental science. As data generation outpaces analytical capabilities, researchers face significant bottlenecks, including:
Outsourcing challenges
Delays, high costs, variable quality and little control over analysis.
Limited tools
Existing programs often fail to capture the full complexity of RNA-seq data.
That’s where we come in. SHARP GA was founded to:
Deliver user-friendly, accurate tools that empower scientists to analyse and maintain control of their data.
Provide fast, reproducible results to advance your research without delays.
Improve accuracy in the construction and quality control of reference transcriptomes.
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I love being able to play with different paramenters and see the outcomes so quickly. It's brilliant for efficient innovation.
OUR TEAM
The SHARP GA leadership team combines deep scientific expertise with significant commercial experience.
Les Gaw
CEO
Les will lead the company following the spinout. He has extensive experience in managing and scaling technology-focused businesses, having previously held CEO and COO positions in companies that have successfully brought innovative products to market.
Les has also worked with and invested in early-stage companies, providing him with a solid understanding of the challenges and opportunities involved in building a high-growth business.
Dr. Runxuan Zhang
CHIEF SCIENTIFIC OFFICER
Runxuan is a computational biologist with over 20 years of experience in developing tools for omics data analysis.
His expertise in RNA biology and bioinformatics has been instrumental in developing SHARP GA’s core technologies. Runxuan has authored over 38 publications, with more than 2,400 citations, highlighting his impact and recognition in the field.
Professor John Brown
CO-FOUNDER
John brings over 35 years of experience in RNA biology, with a particular focus on gene expression and alternative splicing. His deep understanding of the underlying biology and his extensive international network provide valuable insights that shape both our product development and market strategy.
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