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Assay Genie in the News
Featured Media & Press Coverage
Discover Assay Genie’s latest media features, press mentions, and industry highlights that showcase our role in advancing life sciences. From national radio interviews and newspaper articles to online spotlights and international coverage, our story has been shared widely across trusted outlets.

The Irish Independent featured Assay Genie’s rapid antibody test, highlighting its potential to speed up a safe return to normal life
The Sun covered Assay Genie’s rapid antigen test, emphasising its speed and reliability in detecting COVID-19.
The University Times profiled Assay Genie as part of Ireland’s scientific community working to battle COVID-19 through innovative testing solutions.
CareersPortal highlighted Assay Genie as one of Ireland’s medtech companies playing a crucial role in the fight against coronavirus.
The Business Post included Assay Genie among three Irish firms scaling up COVID-19 test production to meet urgent demand.
Tipperary Live reported on a local scientist behind Assay Genie’s rapid coronavirus test kit, designed to deliver results in minutes.
The Irish Post also reported on how Assay Genie’s 15-minute COVID-19 test could soon be made available through pharmacies.
UCD Foundation highlighted Assay Genie’s founders — UCD alumni — for their work developing rapid COVID-19 testing kits.
Silicon Republic profiled Assay Genie as an Irish start-up developing rapid COVID-19 testing kits to support global efforts during the pandemic.
Another Irish Independent article showcased our Irish-developed kit, confirming COVID-19 infections in just 15 minutes
Coverage in the Irish Independent detailed how Assay Genie’s 15-minute COVID-19 test could soon be made available directly from pharmacies
Irish Tech News featured Assay Genie in their Business Showcase, recognising our innovative research tools and reagent solutions.
Interview with Sean Mac Fhearraigh, co-founder and Chief Scientific Officer at Assay Genie. Sean shares his journey from academic cancer researcher to successful entrepreneur. We delve into the challenges of transitioning from science to business, raising funds, and growing Assay Genie into a multimillion-euro enterprise.
Assay Genie featured on Newstalk’s Irish-language science and culture show Splanc le Cuan Ó Flartharta. The discussion highlighted our innovative research tools, showcasing how Assay Genie supports cutting-edge science in Ireland and internationally.
Assay Genie joined Newstalk’s Lunchtime Live to discuss the impact of our 15-minute COVID-19 test and how rapid diagnostics could support Ireland’s response to the pandemic.
Assay Genie was featured on RTÉ Radio 1’s Ray D’Arcy Show, where our team discussed the development of a rapid 15-minute COVID-19 test.
Assay Genie was featured on RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta, where the team discussed the development of our rapid COVID-19 test and the important role Irish innovation played in tackling the pandemic.
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