NETHERLANDS-BASED life sciences company Qiagen has opened its first Experience Lab in the Philippines, providing researchers, students and industry users with access to molecular testing technologies for demonstrations, training and technical support.
The facility, inaugurated on July 7 in partnership with Hamburg Trading Corp., serves as Qiagen’s first permanent demonstration laboratory in the country. It allows users to evaluate the company’s molecular testing platforms without having to bring equipment into their own institutions.
The laboratory features several automated systems, including the QIAsprint Connect, QIAcube Connect and QIAcuity Digital PCR platform. The company said the facility is intended to support applications in academic research, pharmaceutical development, veterinary diagnostics, agriculture and industrial testing.
Qiagen said the laboratory will host seminars, technical workshops and hands-on training programs aimed at strengthening local expertise in molecular biology and laboratory workflows.
“Beyond serving as a supplier, we are partnering with Hamburg Trading Corp. to transform this facility into a learning hub that supports the next generation of Filipino scientists through hands-on training and technical expertise,” said Eric Goh, head of commercial operations for Southeast Asia at Qiagen.
The company said the facility also aims to simplify product evaluation by allowing researchers and institutions to test equipment on site instead of arranging temporary installations or equipment imports.
Hamburg Trading Corp., Qiagen’s local distribution partner, will also use the laboratory as a center for customer support, technical assistance and product training.
Qiagen said it sees the Philippines as an important market for applied testing in Southeast Asia, particularly in veterinary diagnostics, plant science and industrial applications, while continuing to support academic institutions and pharmaceutical research.
The Manila laboratory expands Qiagen’s regional network of demonstration and training facilities. Company officials said it is will strengthen technical support and access to molecular technologies forresearchers and laboratories across the country.
