Report Highlights
The global market for sequencing products was nearly $3 billion in 2011, and it is forecast to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 17.5% to reach $6.6 billion by 2016.
Report Scope
The study scope includes Sanger, next-generation and emerging sequencing technologies. The markets for sample preparation products, sequencing instruments and consumables, bioinformatics and sequencing services are given for 2010 and 2011, and also forecast through 2016.
BCC examines the sequencing industry structure for the key market segments, as well as strategic alliances and acquisitions and sequencing patents. The strategies of the main sequencing companies are discussed. The main sequencing services markets are described, including diagnostics, consumer, research and development (R&D) and applied.
BCC provides information for global markets, including North America, Europe and Asia-Pacific. Specific country forecasts include the U.S., the U.K., Germany, China and Japan.
Analyst Credentials
John Bergin has produced successful and highly regarded market research reports in the life science industry for BCC research for more than 10 years. Mr. Bergin has held business development and international sales and marketing positions with Corning Inc., an advanced materials company. He has also held executive management positions with IBC Advanced Technologies, a molecular recognition company specializing in separations. Mr. Bergin's extensive expertise in commercializing new technologies is reflected in his market research reports.
Mr. Bergin received a BS degree in Chemistry and Masters of Business Administration (MBA) degree from Brigham Young University and an MS degree in biotechnology from Johns Hopkins University. John Bergin is a pseudonym of the author.
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