Affymetrix Inc.

Affymetrix scientists invented the world's first high-density microarray in 1989 and began selling the first commercial microarray in 1994. Since then, Affymetrix GeneChip® technology has become the industry standard in molecular biology research. Affymetrix technology is used by the world's top pharmaceutical, diagnostic and biotechnology companies as well as leading academic, government and not-for-profit research institutes. More than 1,400 systems have been installed around the world and more than 7,000 peer-reviewed papers have been published using the technology. Affymetrix' patented photolithographic manufacturing process provides the most information capacity available today on an array, enabling researchers to use a whole-genome approach to analyzing the relationship between genetics and health. Affymetrix is headquartered in Santa Clara, CA, with manufacturing facilities in Sacramento, CA; Bedford, MA; and Singapore. The company maintains important sales and marketing operations in Europe and Asia, and has about 1,100 employees worldwide.

Additional Information

Affymetrix GeneChip-compatible Applications Program™

JMP, a division of SAS Institute Inc., is an active member of the GeneChip-compatible™ Applications Program. JMP® Genomics has achieved GeneChip-compatible status and integrates seamlessly with the Affymetrix microarray platform. As part of this program, Affymetrix collaborates with leading software developers to deliver a broad spectrum of software solutions which apply gene expression and genetic variation data to translational medicine, discovery research and systems biology. Affymetrix continues to work with all of the participating software providers to establish key standards in the marketplace and maintain compatibility as the GeneChip technology evolves.

Affymetrix and GeneChip are registered trademarks owned or used by Affymetrix, Inc. GeneChip-compatible is a trademark owned or used by Affymetrix, Inc.

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Affymetrix

3380 Central Expressway
Santa Clara, CA 95051
Ph: (408) 731-5000
www.affymetrix.com