Description
Natera is a clinical genetic testing company based in Austin, Texas that specializes in non-invasive, cell-free DNA (cfDNA) testing technology, with a focus on women’s health, cancer, and organ health. Natera’s proprietary technology combines novel molecular biology techniques with a suite of bioinformatics software that allows detection down to a single molecule in a tube of blood. Natera operates CAP-accredited laboratories certified under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) in San Carlos, California and Austin, Texas.
History
Natera (previously Gene Security Network) was founded by Matthew Rabinowitz and Jonathan Sheena in 2004. Natera launched its first product, the Spectrum preimplantation genetic test, in 2009.
In 2010, the company introduced the Anora miscarriage (POC) test. Natera's advanced carrier screening test, Horizon, launched in 2012. The following year, 2013, Natera launched the Panorama non-invasive prenatal test (NIPT).
In July 2015, Natera conducted an initial public offering of common stock at a price of $18.00 per share. The shares trade on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the symbol "NTRA."
In 2017, Natera launched the Vistara single-gene NIPT. That same year, Natera introduced the Signatera molecular residual disease (MRD) test for research use only. The Signatera CLIA test was introduced for clinical use in 2019.
In 2018 Natera paid a $11 million fine to the department over allegations of improper billing and sales of Panorama to federal Healthcare services between the years of 2013 to 2016.
Natera launched the Prospera dd-cfDNA transplant assessment test in 2019, and the Renasight kidney gene panel and the Empower hereditary cancer test in 2020.
As of May 2021, Natera has performed over 3 million cell-free DNA tests. Natera's technology has also been written about in over 100 peer-reviewed journals and publications, including Nature, Science Magazine, and the Journal of Clinical Oncology.
