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accession: "0001411690-26-000040"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "BNGO"
cik: "0001411690"
company_name: "Bionano Genomics, Inc."
filed_at: "2026-06-24T12:30:17+00:00"
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source: SEC EDGAR
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# Bionano Genomics hires Alex Hastie, Ph.D., as Chief Scientific Officer effective July 20, 2026

## Summary
- 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.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001411690-26-000040
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: BNGO
- cik: 0001411690
- company_name: Bionano Genomics, Inc.
- filed_at: 2026-06-24T12:30:17+00:00
- event_type: leadership
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.7
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.7
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 8.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1411690/000141169026000040/0001411690-26-000040-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1411690/000141169026000040/bngo-20260624.htm

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