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Geninus is undergoing a strategic transformation by leveraging AI solutions to enhance its business model and expand into the companion diagnostics<\/em> market. CEO Woong-Yang Park shared in an interview that the company is actively recruiting AI and IT specialists while bringing in professionals with pharmaceutical industry experience. Geninus is developing a digital pathology solution<\/em> designed for application in drug development, aiming to provide advanced diagnostic tools that support pharmaceutical companies in their research and clinical trials. Geninus, a leading genomic analysis company, is undergoing a strategic transformation to become an AI-driven enterprise. CEO Woong-Yang Park is spearheading efforts to enhance the company’s value by shifting its focus toward AI-based solutions. As part of this transition, Geninus has restructured its workforce, reducing personnel in stagnant diagnostic sectors while hiring AI, IT, and business intelligence (BI) specialists. The company has also recruited key figures to strengthen its collaboration with pharmaceutical firms. Geninus aims to expand its AI solution development and enter the companion diagnostics<\/em> market. CEO Park stated that the company plans to scale its software and data-driven solutions globally through Amazon Web Services. <Expansion into Japan and Digital Pathology Solutions> Geninus has begun generating stable revenue in Japan, targeting 5 billion KRW in sales this year, with an estimated 1 billion KRW expected by March. To further its market influence, the company is accelerating the development of digital pathology solutions<\/em>, complementing its existing Space Insight<\/em> platform. The demand for digital pathology solutions in Japan is high, and Geninus is currently reviewing contracts with multiple Japanese pharmaceutical firms. CEO Park will personally lead a roadshow in March, where 17 companies and around 50 participants are expected to attend. He anticipates engaging in contract discussions with at least 10 firms. CEO Park emphasized that digital pathology solutions are designed for companion diagnostics<\/em>, meaning they are tailored to specific drugs rather than being general-purpose tools. He also highlighted Geninus’ competitive advantage\u2014while other companies invest heavily to secure genomic datasets, Geninus already possesses extensive data and plans to expand it further. <Financial Goals and Future Strategy> Geninus’ primary objectives include mitigating financial risks in Japan and achieving profitability by 2027. The company aims to steadily increase revenue by transitioning from sample-based genomic analysis services to software and data-driven solutions.<\/p>\n