Xcelris Labs has become the first of its kind Genomics Service Provider in India to receive the Bio Excellence Award for being the best emerging genomics service provider company of India during the recently concluded Bangalore Bio - 2009, a global event gathering where some of the world's top researchers and specialists, key business and investment leaders and various Government of India nodal agencies focusing on growth of Biotechnology Sector in India had gathered.

An exciting and exclusive event, the Bio Excellence Awards Nite was held on June 19, 2009 that recognized the contribution of Biotech companies as well as Individuals in the field of Biotechnology for their outstanding achievements.

Genomics Research has become a key focus area the world over, thus enabling a better understanding of the genetic information of living beings.

This research contributes to the improvement of various desired characteristics in human beings and also addresses the undesired ones. The Genomics field is marked by an accelerated technological growth, this emanates from understanding the functioning of 'Whole Genomes', its impact and potential mutations for living beings.

Krishna Handa, Founding Director of the Company accepted the award from the Noble Laureate, professor Dr Richard Roberts, on behalf of the company. One the occasion she said "We are happy to receive this award that signifies our consistent efforts in building-up our Genomics Services Business. This award is a reflection on the company's commitment to focus and scale up its work in the field of Genomics with multiple technology platforms at our R&D Facility."

Xcelris Labs Limited is an Ahmedabad, based integrated Contract Research and Service Organization offering high quality healthcare solutions to Pharmaceutical and Biopharmaceutical community globally.