Ventana Medical Systems

Company profile

Ventana Medical Systems company profile

Ventana Medical Systems, Inc., is a world leader and innovator of tissue-based diagnostic solutions for patients worldwide. The company passionately pursues its mission to improve the lives of all patients afflicted with cancer. Ventana Medical Systems discover, develop, and deliver medical diagnostic systems and biopsy based cancer tests that are shaping the future of healthcare. As the leading supplier of cancer diagnostic systems to the pathology market, Ventana manufactures over 220 cancer tests with related instruments right here in southern Arizona for 80 countries, and most importantly, for 4 million people afflicted with cancer yearly around the world. Ventana products provide healthcare professionals with a total solution for all critical steps involved in the analysis of tissue biopsies. This pioneering company also offers premier workflow solutions to improve laboratory efficiency and preserve patient safety. Ventana is committed to accelerating the discovery and development of new cancer tests that allow pathologists to analyze patient samples at the molecular level to help determine the best course of therapy for each individual patient. Ventana enables this with its global leadership as the number one Pharma Industry Partner of Choice in the development and commercialization of companion diagnostics for cancer patients. Ventana Medical Systems is a member of the Roche Group that is drawing on powerful partnerships with world-class scientific institutions.