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Bionano Genomics hires Alex Hastie, Ph.D., as Chief Scientific Officer effective July 20, 2026
Bionano Genomics, Inc.
- Hastie returns after 14 years at Bionano as a foundational figure in optical genome mapping (OGM) technology.
- He will lead global scientific strategy, innovation roadmap, and research initiatives for genome analysis.
- Quotes from experts at Radboud, Johns Hopkins, MD Anderson, and Dartmouth welcome his return as 'Mr. OGM'.
- Appointment underscores Bionano's commitment to advancing OGM for clinical and research applications.