Auction runs April 24th - May 4th

The X PRIZE Foundation, an educational nonprofit prize institute dedicated to fostering radical breakthroughs for the benefit of humanity, and Knome, Inc., a leading personal genomics company, are working together to provide this unique opportunity. Through this special charity auction you will have the opportunity to accelerate the field of personalized medicine and join an elite group of genomic pioneers by receiving a comprehensive private analysis and interpretation of your very own whole genome sequence and more!

Listen to the founders of each organization provide their thoughts into this landmark event and the promise of whole genome sequencing

Click here to learn more about Archon X PRIZE for Genomics.

“This is a very exciting time in genomics. The ability to fully sequence human genomes and use that personal genetic information to predict disease susceptibility and guide proactive care has the power to transform our entire healthcare system. We hope this auction will help continue to raise public awareness about the radical breakthroughs in personalized medicine new technology in this area can provide. The Archon X PRIZE for Genomics is dedicated to assuring that the general public will have access to accurate, affordable and accelerated personal genomic analysis. Although companies can currently sequence the human genome, it is not with the rapidity and economy required to win the Archon Genomics X PRIZE. It is that quantum jump in speed and reduction of cost that make this X PRIZE so important in accelerating the dawn of personalized medicine."

- Dr. Peter H. Diamandis, Chairman and CEO, The X PRIZE Foundation

What if locked inside your own cells are secrets that could lead to a new medical treatment, or to a better understanding of aging, or to a better life for you or a member of your family? Make an impact and celebrate National DNA Day, April 25, by unlocking those secrets.

This Special Charity Auction Includes:

• Personal whole genome sequencing and a comprehensive interpretation of your genome.
  
• Knome’s proprietary KnomeXplorer™ genome browser software to navigate and explore your own genome.
  
• Two years of Knome’s update service allowing you to follow cutting-edge genetics research.
  
• A digital copy your whole genome sequence on Knome’s secure GenomeKey.
  
• A private, in-person roundtable discussion held at the Harvard Club of Boston with Knome’s team of
  world-leading geneticists, clinicians and bioinformaticians to review your sequence data, present the results
  of your analysis, discuss the role of genetic variation in the development of disease and highlight the latest
  research and discoveries.
  
• A private dinner with Professor George Church, Co-Founder of Knome, Inc.; exclusive visit to Knome’s
  Headquarters to review Knome’s sequencing protocols and four nights of complimentary accommodations at the new and exclusive Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Boston.

ABOUT THE X PRIZE FOUNDATION
The X PRIZE Foundation is an educational nonprofit prize institute whose mission is to create radical breakthroughs for the benefit of humanity. In 2004, the Foundation captured the world’s attention when Burt Rutan built and flew the world’s first private spaceship to win the $10 million Ansari X PRIZE for suborbital spaceflight. The Foundation has since launched the $10 million Archon X PRIZE for Genomics, the $30 million Google Lunar X PRIZE and the $10 million Progressive Insurance Automotive X PRIZE. For more information, please visit www.xprize.org

ABOUT KNOME
Based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Knome has the distinction of being the first personal genomics company to commercially offer whole genome sequencing and analysis services for individuals. Whole genome sequencing enables the most comprehensive analysis of trait and disease associations available on the market today. Working alongside leading geneticists, clinicians and bioinformaticians, Knome empowers its clients to understand and control their own genomic information in a manner that is both anonymous and secure. Please visit www.knome.com for more information.

ABOUT DNA DAY
DNA Day was created by Congress in 2003 to commemorate the completion of the Human Genome Project and to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the discovery of the DNA double helix structure.