Company Story
2000 - GeneDx was founded by Sherri Bale and Kathryn Spiegel, two geneticists who recognized the need for a genetic testing company that could provide comprehensive genetic testing services.
2001 - GeneDx launched its first genetic test, a comprehensive genetic test for inherited disorders.
2003 - GeneDx introduced its Whole Exome Sequencing (WES) test, a comprehensive genetic test that analyzes a person's entire genetic code.
2006 - GeneDx launched its XomeDx test, a comprehensive genetic test for X-linked disorders.
2011 - GeneDx was acquired by Opko Health, a healthcare company focused on diagnostics and pharmaceuticals.
2019 - GeneDx became an independent company again after being spun out from Opko Health.
2020 - GeneDx went public with an initial public offering (IPO) and began trading on the Nasdaq stock exchange under the ticker symbol WGS.