# HaystackAnalytics to expand genomic infection diagnostic network to 100 centres 2026-08-24T08:42:14+00:00 | Health & Science | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet HaystackAnalytics plans to scale its network of Genomic Centres of Excellence (GCEs) to 100 centres across India over the next 12 months, aiming to make clinical-grade genomic diagnostics for infectious diseases more accessible near hospitals and patients. The company says its distributive genomics model embeds advanced testing capabilities closer to the point of care, addressing delays caused by centralised laboratory-based hub-and-spoke systems. Currently, poor access to near-point-of-care solutions and fragmented diagnostics hinder timely identification of infections, a challenge shared globally. HaystackAnalytics has already demonstrated this model through its expanding GCE network, which brings sequencing-based diagnostics into hospital ecosystems. The goal is to enable clinicians to investigate complex infections without relying on distant specialised facilities or conventional methods. “Every diagnostic innovation ultimately has to answer one question: does it help a clinician make a better decision for the patient?” said Gaurav Srivastava, COO and Co-founder. The company envisions Indian genomics creating a scalable pathway for quick, advanced infection diagnostics. ## Indian Opinion Analysis HaystackAnalytics plans to expand its Genomic Centres of Excellence from a handful to 100 across India in the next 12 months, aiming to make advanced genomic infectious disease diagnostics available near patients rather than only in centralised labs. The company argues that current hub-and-spoke models delay critical diagnoses, especially in resource-limited settings. This expansion would bring clinical-grade sequencing to hospital ecosystems, allowing clinicians to identify pathogens faster. The real test will be whether hospitals adopt and integrate these tests into routine practice, and at what cost to patients. If the model works, it could set a precedent for distributive genomics in low- and middle-income countries beyond India. The next milestone to watch is the number of GCEs operational by end-2025. ## Coverage - timesnownews.com Promotional PR piece, framed as a company celebration with no critical counterpoint, led with ambition and quotes from the COO. This story was synthesised by AI from the source linked above. Tags: diagnostics, Gaurav Srivastava, genomics, HaystackAnalytics, India, infectious diseases Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/haystackanalytics-to-expand-genomic-infection-diagnostic-network-to-100-centres/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/haystackanalytics-to-expand-genomic-infection-diagnostic-network-to-100-centres/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes. How this brief was made: an AI model read the report linked above and wrote this summary and analysis, which were published automatically. Published briefs are sampled every hour by an automated quality check; the editor verifies its findings and approves corrections, and corrected briefs carry a dated correction line. We do no original reporting. Methodology: https://indianopinion.org/ai-use-policy/