Hyderabad Based GenepoweRx leading health tech into Genetic Profiling
Hyderabad: GenepoweRx is a Hyderabad-based health tech startup into personalized medicine. The company generates genetic reports based on an individual genetic makeup and suggests the medical solutions as per the individual’s biomarkers. The startup raised funding of half a Milliondollars from Dr Vinayendra Tulla, Serial entrepreneur and Angel Investor. They also have research collaborations with the National Institutes of Health, American College of Medical Genomics and Genetics, ClinVar, CPIC, and many others. The startup extensively uses artificial intelligence and deep technology to generate accurate genome reports.
GenepoweRx combines genomics with medical data and lifestyle factors to provide comprehensive and personalized care to patients by utilizing next-gen sequencing. To make the genetic data stronger, they have created a software platform incorporating information from multiple reputed databases such as NCBI, MSK and PharmaGKB. They devise a clinically actionable report for the patients, comprising disease risk stratification, pharmacogenomic report, nutrigenomics, fitness, and immunity panel. They have patented the process and the database, which involves complex genomic data annotated with simple clinical recommendations.
The company is also into pharmacogenomics, high blood pressure management, diabetes screening, oncogenomics, gene nutrition, gene fitness, etc. They also assess the risk of dementia, renal stone, Parkinson’s, heart disease risk, etc.
This genome report guides people around their genetic makeup and the probable disease-causing genes. Thus, it further assists them in making informed choices around their health and lifestyle. Proper intervention can help control the disease and lead a healthy life at the appropriate time. There have been fruitful cases where a patient with a diabetic history in the family got no diabetes due to changes in lifestyle, proper monitoring, and intake of healthy food. Similarly, early intervention can also save a patient’s life, especially in the case of frightful diseases like hereditary cancer.
Genetic profiling plays a crucial role in many blood-related disorders, and it is often suggested to young couples with complex medical facilities which are planning to expand the family.
GenepoweRx is also into Pharmacogenomics, where they suggest medicines based on an individual’s genetic disposition. All kind of medicine is not suitable for all. If individuals take medications based on their genetic makeup, they will see better results.
Dr Kalyan Uppaluri, Founder GenepoweRx shares, “The biotechnology will give the power into the hands of the patients. The genetic report will help them in making informed choices around their health. Changing the lifestyle can drastically cut down on future medical bills and stress often associated with ill health. We have witnessed in the case of cancer, and it is highly recommended to take medicines that are best suited to the patient’s genetic makeup. Time is of the essence in many diseases, and proper medication can save a person’s life. Personalized medicine is here to stay; internationally, many physicians have started recommending medicines based on genetic makeup. India is slowly moving towards this concept.”
