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Roche’s diagnostic innovations are paving the way for a healthier future. Get to know Roche Diagnostics R&D scientists and the stories behind their most impactful scientific breakthroughs.

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Innovating Alzheimer’s disease diagnostics: blood biomarker technologies

Roche researchers are working on diagnostic innovations to improve the Alzheimer’s patient journey. One of the most promising areas is the development of simple, accurate blood technologies that can detect key biomarkers associated with the disease.

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Investing in the future of diagnostics: Roche’s new innovation center redefines research and development

In February 2026, Roche opened its new Diagnostics Innovation Center in Penzberg, Germany. Roche is establishing a modern and sustainable research and development center for approximately 1,000 employees.

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Genomics, in a flash: A DNA sequencing world record

Roche is part of a team that has been officially recognized with a GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title for the fastest DNA sequencing technique.

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Going with the flow: faster, more-flexible sequencing data analysis

Roche’s future DNA sequencing technology will offer a flexible workflow and the ability to analyze data as it's generated. This will mean greater control over sequencing data analysis and unprecedented efficiency.

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Women in science: Making automated mass spectrometry possible

Scientist Alice Schlichtiger is playing a part in changing mass spectrometry, which soon could be introduced into routine testing thanks to groundbreaking technological advances by Roche Diagnostics.

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Inventing SBX, a DNA sequencing breakthrough

Sequencing by expansion (SBX) technology has the potential to revolutionize the way DNA is sequenced, advancing scientific research for the future benefit of patients everywhere.

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‘Super beads’ invention automates powerful diagnostic technique

Roche’s innovation makes possible the ability to bring mass spectrometry to the routine laboratory, opening up its benefits to more clinicians and patients around the world.

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TAGS, you’re it: New technology aims to improve diagnostic healthcare

New technology using colour, temperature and relatively simple data processing aims to improve diagnostic healthcare.

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Roche Diagnostics R&DInnovation

Through research and development, Roche’s diagnostics innovation engine brings to the market healthcare tests and laboratory tools that help people live healthier for longer.

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To discover and develop the next breakthroughs, we have built a network of independent innovation engines around the world.

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In everything we do, we are guided by the needs of patients and their loved ones, acting with integrity, courage and passion.

Roche presents major advances for its sequencing by expansion technology, including a new GUINNESS WORLD RECORD™, at the ASHG conference 2025

Following its recent unveiling, SBX is already being recognized by early evaluators in the sequencing community for its combination of speed, flexibility, and longer reads, which significantly expands research possibilities.