Partek

Partek was a software company specializing in bioinformatics and genomic analysis software. Founded in 1997 and headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, Partek developed tools designed to help researchers analyze and visualize complex genomic data, particularly data generated from microarray and next-generation sequencing experiments.

Partek's flagship product, Partek Flow, provided a comprehensive platform for managing, analyzing, and interpreting genomic data. Its functionalities included data import, quality control, normalization, statistical analysis, and visualization. The software supported a wide range of genomic applications, such as gene expression analysis, variant discovery, RNA-Seq analysis, and copy number analysis.

Beyond Partek Flow, the company also offered other specialized software solutions and services targeted at specific research areas and analytical needs. These offerings aimed to streamline workflows and facilitate discoveries in areas like cancer research, drug development, and agricultural genomics.

In 2018, Partek was acquired by Illumina, a leading provider of sequencing and array-based solutions for genetic analysis. Following the acquisition, Partek's software became part of Illumina's informatics portfolio, further expanding Illumina's capabilities in data analysis and interpretation.