SummerBio
Biotechnology ResearchCalifornia, United States51-200 Employees
SummerBio is a mid-sized biotechnology company based in Menlo Park, California, that develops diagnostic solutions for COVID-19. It has built an integrated testing platform that automates the RT-qPCR workflow using readily available consumables, enabling fast results at lower cost with customer support. Historically, the company has partnered with UCLA and the Los Angeles Unified School District to support high-volume SARS-CoV-2 testing, and it later worked with Kyla to offer PCR-based testing in the California Bay Area. The organization positions itself within the biotechnology research space by pursuing scalable, throughput-oriented diagnostic testing. Media reports in 2022 noted a substantial workforce reduction, reflecting organizational changes.