Art of Industry Partnership honors a for-profit Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical, or genetics company whose track record models the benefits of creative partnerships between consumer advocates and industry to advance understanding and treatment of genetic conditions, disorders, and diseases.

Affymetrix offers a complete portfolio of tools that continue to accelerate life science research and enable scientists to develop diagnostics and tailor treatments for individual patients. The company’s GeneChip® microarray technology provides researchers with a better understanding of the genes associated with adverse drug response or common, complex disorders. It is currently being used by the world’s top pharmaceutical, diagnostic and biotechnology companies, as well as leading academic, government and not-for-profit research institutes.

For the past six years, Affymetrix has played a leading role in helping  prevent the misuse or abuse of genetic information and ensure that people continue to benefit from the tremendous advances in genomic technology. Affymetrix believes that informed public discussion, meaningful application of ethical principles, and thoughtful public policy must foster the constructive uses of genetic information.

Affymetrix is a co-founder and active executive committee member of the Coalition for Genetic Fairness, an influential organization established to promote genetic nondiscrimination policy. Affymetrix continues to be the lead industry supporter of the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act. This important U.S. legislation will establish a much-needed federal prohibition against genetic discrimination and will enact a national standard for ensuring the privacy of personal genetic information.

Affymetrix Inc. (Nasdaq: AFFX) is headquartered in Santa Clara, CA, and has manufacturing facilities in Sacramento, CA, and Singapore. The company employs about 1,100 worldwide and maintains sales and distribution operations across Europe and Asia. For more information on Affymetrix, please visit the company’s website at www.affymetrix.com.

Genetic Alliance is proud to honor Affymetrix with the Art of Industry Award as the industry leader in the fight for federal protections against genetic discrimination. As the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act progresses through Congress, Genetic Alliance is proud to recognize the dedication of the one industry partner who has stood shoulder-to-shoulder with the consumer community for over 10 years to advocate for this sweeping national change. Thank you, Affymetrix.