Artisan Biomed is a subsidiary of the Centre for Proteomic & Genomic Research (CPGR). The CPGR is one of Africa’s first fully integrated ‘omics’ service providers, built to leapfrog South Africa’s ability to conduct information-rich biomedical research at a globally competitive level. Realizing the opportunity and need for effective Genomic Medicine in South Africa, Artisan Biomed has entered into a partnership with Lancet Laboratories. The partnership has been created to leverage the parties’ respective strengths and capabilities to develop and implement cutting-edge molecular solutions for the South African health care market. Considering a growing need for applications in non-communicable and rare genetic disorders, Artisan Biomed has a strong focus on rendering molecular testing services that generate actionable outcomes for doctors and patients. Artisan Biomed solutions Artisan Biomed aims to develop Precision Medicine in South Africa by virtue of implementing four distinct solutions: 1. Make cutting-edge molecular applications available to patients in South Africa to improve management of disease and health in a cost-effective manner by leveraging state-of-the-art ‘omics’ and pathology testing capabilities. 2. Offer ‘omics’ services to enhance clinical and translational research by way of creating an integrated and high-quality environment for sample testing, data utilization, and product development. 3. Develop new medical diagnostic applications for People of African Descent by using advanced computational methodologies for the analysis of data generated from routine testing, clinical research, and focused R&D initiatives. 4. Offer training programs designed to empower clinical researchers, medical experts and other stakeholders in the use of Precision Medicine applications.