David R. Walt Receives National Medal of Technology and Innovation
January 06 2025 - 8:30AM
Business Wire
Award represents nation’s highest honor for technological
achievement
Quanterix Corporation (NASDAQ: QTRX), a company fueling
scientific discovery through ultrasensitive biomarker detection,
today announced that David R. Walt, co-inventor of the Company’s
Simoa technology has received the National Medal of Technology and
Innovation, bestowed by the President of the United States.
Since it was first awarded in 1985, the National Medal of
Technology and Innovation has recognized American innovators whose
vision, intellect, creativity, and determination have strengthened
America’s economy and improved our quality of life. The medal was
established by Congress in 1980 and is administered by the U.S.
Patent and Trademark Office.
The Medal is awarded to individuals, teams, companies or
divisions of companies for their outstanding contributions to
America’s economic, environmental and social well-being. The
purpose of the National Medal of Technology and Innovation is to
recognize those who have made lasting contributions to America's
competitiveness, standard of living, and quality of life through
technological innovation, and to recognize those who have made
substantial contributions to strengthening the nation's
technological workforce.
“We are thrilled that David has received the prestigious honor
of the National Medal of Technology and Innovation,” said Masoud
Toloue, President and CEO of Quanterix. “This award is not only a
testament to David and his lifelong work, but also demonstrates the
power of Simoa in detecting disease early, before symptoms appear,
using non-invasive methods. Our best-in-class technology has
established Quanterix as a leader in Neurology and we are rapidly
expanding our presence in other markets such as Immunology and
Oncology.”
To learn more about Quanterix, visit www.quanterix.com/company.
To learn more about Quanterix’s Simoa® technology, visit
www.quanterix.com/simoa-technology.
About Quanterix
From discovery to diagnostics, Quanterix’s ultrasensitive
biomarker detection is fueling breakthroughs only made possible
through its unparalleled sensitivity and flexibility. The Company’s
Simoa® technology has delivered the gold standard for earlier
biomarker detection in blood, serum or plasma, with the ability to
quantify proteins that are far lower than the Level of
Quantification (LoQ). Its industry-leading precision instruments,
digital immunoassay technology and CLIA-certified Accelerator
laboratory have supported research that advances disease
understanding and management in neurology, oncology, immunology,
cardiology and infectious disease. Quanterix has been a trusted
partner of the scientific community for nearly two decades,
powering research published in more than 3,100 peer-reviewed
journals. Find additional information about the Billerica,
Massachusetts-based company at https://www.quanterix.com or follow
us on Twitter and LinkedIn.
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