Sample Handling in Georgia

BioCure is a materials science and contract manufacturing company specializing in biocompatible polymers, primarily polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) hydrogels and amphiphilic block copolymers. The company designs and manufactures custom hydrogels for medical device applications, leveraging 20+ years of expertise in PVA technology that originated from daily disposable contact lens materials. BioCure serves medical device manufacturers through three primary platforms: (1) Active Delivery systems for controlled release of small molecules, proteins, and peptides; (2) Implantable devices with tailorable mechanics and biocompatibility, including in situ polymerization for minimally invasive delivery; and (3) Dermal barriers that maintain moisture while permitting gas and molecular exchange. The company's flagship product, Bead Block, is an implantable embolic agent used in oncologic and interventional radiology procedures. BioCure operates as both a technology licensor and contract manufacturer, working with medical device companies to develop novel solutions or license existing proprietary formulations. The company maintains manufacturing capabilities and R&D facilities in Peachtree Corners, Georgia. While specific FDA or ISO certifications are not detailed on the website, the focus on biocompatible medical device materials and implantables indicates compliance with relevant regulatory frameworks. BioCure targets OEM medical device manufacturers in interventional radiology, oncology, wound care, and drug delivery markets.

Omega Bio-tek is a specialized nucleic acid purification solutions provider based in Norcross, Georgia, founded in 1998. The company develops and manufactures automated DNA and RNA extraction kits designed for clinical diagnostics, genomic research, biotechnology, and agricultural applications. Their product portfolio includes the Mag-Bind® family of magnetic bead-based kits for high-throughput extraction from diverse sample types including blood, saliva, tissue, environmental samples, FFPE specimens, and cell-free DNA. Omega Bio-tek specializes in automation-compatible extraction systems suitable for next-generation sequencing workflows, custom OEM solutions, and private-label manufacturing. The company serves research institutions, clinical laboratories, diagnostics companies, and biotechnology firms with ISO 9001 certified quality processes and comprehensive technical support including protocol optimization and automation platform integration.