--- title: Biomeme's Best of 2016 description: 2016 has been one of Biomeme’s most memorable years yet. As a tribute to the progress we’ve made, we wanted to reflect on highlights from this past year. image: https://blog.biomeme.com/hubfs/2016%20Year%20in%20Review.png --- [![logo](https://blog.biomeme.com/hubfs/logo.svg)](https://biomeme.com) - [Applications](https://biomeme.com/applications) - [Host Response Rapidly analyze host immune responses](https://biomeme.com/applications/host-response) - [Our Evidence](https://biomeme.com/applications/host-response/our-evidence) - [Infectious Disease Detect and identify infectious agents quickly](https://biomeme.com/applications/infectious-disease) - [Pandemic Preparedness](https://biomeme.com/applications/infectious-disease/pandemic-preparedness) - [Biodefense Secure and reliable testing for biodefense applications](https://biomeme.com/cbrn-solutions) - [Biowarfare Detection Suite](https://biomeme.com/biowarfare-detection-suite) - [Solutions by Sector](https://biomeme.com/solutions-by-sector) - [Researchers Portable and efficient testing for remote areas](https://biomeme.com/applications/researchers) - [Platforms](https://biomeme.com/platforms) - [Franklin ISP](https://biomeme.com/platforms/franklin-isp) - [Franklin](https://biomeme.com/platforms/franklin) - [Our Vision](https://biomeme.com/our-vision) - [One Health](https://biomeme.com/our-vision/one-health) - [Antimicrobial Resistance](https://biomeme.com/our-vision/antimicrobial-resistance) - [Antibiotic Resistance](https://biomeme.com/our-vision/antimicrobial-resistance/antibiotic-resistance) - [Antimicrobial Stewardship](https://biomeme.com/our-vision/antimicrobial-stewardship) - [Host Response](https://biomeme.com/our-vision/host-response) - [Layman's View](https://biomeme.com/our-vision/host-response/understanding-host-response) - [Support](https://help.biomeme.com/) - [About](https://biomeme.com/about) - [Careers](https://biomeme.com/careers) - [Leadership](https://biomeme.com/about/leadership) - [Scientific Advisory Board](https://biomeme.com/scientific-advisory-board) - [Insights](https://blog.biomeme.com/) - [Contact Us](https://biomeme.com/about/contact) [![logo](https://blog.biomeme.com/hubfs/logo.svg)](https://biomeme.com) - [Applications](https://biomeme.com/applications) - [Host Response](https://biomeme.com/applications/host-response) - [Our Evidence](https://biomeme.com/applications/host-response/our-evidence) - [Infectious Disease](https://biomeme.com/applications/infectious-disease) - [Pandemic Preparedness](https://biomeme.com/applications/infectious-disease/pandemic-preparedness) - [Biodefense](https://biomeme.com/cbrn-solutions) - [Biowarfare Detection Suite](https://biomeme.com/biowarfare-detection-suite) - [Solutions by Sector](https://biomeme.com/solutions-by-sector) - [Researchers](https://biomeme.com/applications/researchers) - [Platforms](https://biomeme.com/platforms) - [Franklin ISP](https://biomeme.com/platforms/franklin-isp) - [Franklin](https://biomeme.com/platforms/franklin) - [Our Vision](https://biomeme.com/our-vision) - [One Health](https://biomeme.com/our-vision/one-health) - [Antimicrobial Resistance](https://biomeme.com/our-vision/antimicrobial-resistance) - [Antibiotic Resistance](https://biomeme.com/our-vision/antimicrobial-resistance/antibiotic-resistance) - [Antimicrobial Stewardship](https://biomeme.com/our-vision/antimicrobial-stewardship) - [Host Response](https://biomeme.com/our-vision/host-response) - [Layman's View](https://biomeme.com/our-vision/host-response/understanding-host-response) - [Support](https://help.biomeme.com/) - [About](https://biomeme.com/about) - [Careers](https://biomeme.com/careers) - [Leadership](https://biomeme.com/about/leadership) - [Scientific Advisory Board](https://biomeme.com/scientific-advisory-board) - [Insights](https://blog.biomeme.com/) - [Contact Us](https://biomeme.com/about/contact) # Biomeme's Best of 2016 ![](https://blog.biomeme.com/hubfs/2016%20Year%20in%20Review.png) **Written By:** Biomeme Staff 2016 has been one of Biomeme’s most memorable years yet. As a tribute to the progress we’ve made, we wanted to reflect on just few highlights from this past year. ### **We invested in new talent**![Biomeme employees in 2016](https://blog.biomeme.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/DSC_0038-1-e1483129297340.jpg?width=633&name=DSC_0038-1-e1483129297340.jpg) As our technology has evolved and improved, so has our team. We’ve welcomed new faces to all departments, growing to a team of 20 employees. ### **We expanded into a new office space**![Biomeme's office space before and after.](https://blog.biomeme.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/YearinReviewBlogFinal-1024x483.png?width=600&name=YearinReviewBlogFinal-1024x483.png) We said goodbye to our Old City location and [made the move](https://technical.ly/philly/2016/12/02/biomeme-new-office/) to our new headquarters in downtown Philadelphia. Our new space includes a biosafety level 2 (BSL2) laboratory, engineering space, a clean room for product manufacture, and a CLIA high complexity lab. The upgrade is truly a commitment to the Philadelphia tech community. ### **We launched dozens of new partnerships** Researchers near and far are using our technology to answer major questions in PCR diagnostics. Smith-Root is testing [aquaculture](https://info.biomeme.com/aquatic-ecology) operations. The Wildlife Conservation Society is working toward saving endangered [Siberian Tigers](https://biomeme.com/2016/09/28/saving-siberian-tigers/)in Russia’s Far East. Researchers in Minnesota and Wisconsin are detecting [Lyme disease infection](https://biomeme.com/2016/10/16/ticked-off-lyme-disease/). Middle schoolers are testing for [mislabeled sushi](https://biomeme.com/2016/11/03/techgirlz-take-on-food-science/). We were even featured in the [Lancet](http://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(16)31813-X/ppt)! Want to collaborate with us? Apply to our [Developer Program](https://biomeme.com/developer-program/) to learn more. ### **We launched new features with all our product lines** ![Biomeme Thermocycler and sample prep cartridge.](https://blog.biomeme.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/biomeme-test-prep_screen-on-e1483129690771.jpg?width=369&name=biomeme-test-prep_screen-on-e1483129690771.jpg) From increased sample prep usability, to API customization for Biomeme’s web portal, to new upgrades to our mobile hardware device, we’ve made big changes this past year. Users can test smarter and faster with our end-to-end mobile DNA testing technology. Looking ahead into 2017, the Biomeme Team looks forward to even more growth and success. Thank you to all our collaborators and supporters for joining us to make DNA testing easy, accessible, and affordable. We look forward to seeing where we go in the New Year! What would you like to see more of in 2017? 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