# Akonni Biosystems > Rapid, Reliable Nucleic Acid Extraction Solutions ## Posts - [Faster, Smarter TB Resistance Testing: Evaluating Akonni’s XDR-LFC Assay for Multiple Drug Resistance](https://akonni.com/xdr%e2%80%91lfc-tb-resistance-testing/): Tuberculosis (TB), especially drug-resistant forms, remains a global health challenge—yet universal drug susceptibility testing is still out of reach in many regions. In a prospective study of 566 participants... ## Pages - [TruTip](https://akonni.com/trutip/): An In-Tip Chemistry Breakthrough So you don’t have to worry about what happens out There How It Works Same Tip Used for All Steps TruTip Nova offers a cost-effective, automated nucleic acid extraction solution designed to significantly reduce in-tip chemistry costs for both DNA and RNA purification. Unlike traditional extraction methods—such as magnetic bead-based or spin column protocols—TruTip Nova minimizes pipette tip usage, optimizes laboratory deck space, reduces instrument wear, and streamlines protocol steps, resulting in faster and more economical sample preparation. Utilizing TruTip’s unique in-tip chemistry, the same pipette tip is used throughout each stage of the nucleic acid […] - [Products](https://akonni.com/products/): PRODUCTS TruTip Technology TruPrepR Automated Sample Preparation System Inquire TruDiagnosis Inquire - [TruDiagnosis Request Quote](https://akonni.com/trudiagnosis-request-quote/): TruDiagnosis Request Quote - [TruPrepr Request Quote](https://akonni.com/truprepr-request-quote/): TruPrepR Automated Sample Preparation System Request Quote - [TruTip Products](https://akonni.com/nucleic-acid-purification-kits/): TRUTIP - [Mission & Vision](https://akonni.com/company/mission-and-vision/): MISSION & VISION ‘Akonni’ The company’s founders defined the company through its name, ‘Akonni’ (of Native American origin). Akonni translates to “an attraction to the mysteries of nature, with a deep desire to understand those mysteries.” Mission Our mission is to develop, manufacture, and proliferate the adoption of game-changing products and tools for rapid, affordable and accurate molecular diagnostics that will measurably improve the health status of millions of people worldwide. Vision The Akonni team envisions that our efforts and commitment will result in products which save lives and measurably improve the health status of millions of people worldwide. - [Your Cart](https://akonni.com/your-cart/): Your Cart Your cart is currently empty. - [Advisory Board](https://akonni.com/company/advisory-board/): BUSINESS AND SCIENTIFIC ADVISORY BOARD Gail Cassell, PhD Dr. Gail H. Cassell is Senior Lecturer in the Department of Global Health and Social Medicine, Harvard Medical School, Senior Scientist, Division Global Health Equity, Brigham and Women’s Hospital Boston. She also serves as Co-Chair of the Board of Visitors at the University of Alabama, School of Medicine, as well as a Distinguished Scientist and Consultant for PAI Life Sciences in Seattle, WA. Dr. Cassell previously served as Vice President, Scientific Affairs and Distinguished Lilly Research Scholar for Infectious Diseases at Eli Lilly and Company in Indianapolis where she was responsible for […] - [Board of Directors](https://akonni.com/company/board-of-directors/): BOARD OF DIRECTORS Thomas Higgins Mr. Higgins chairs the board of directors for Akonni. He has served as a member since 2011. His public service career includes appointment to the senior staff in the White House of President Jimmy Carter, and as a senior executive at HHS. He was also a three term legislator in Iowa and head of the Health Department for Portland, Oregon. During his corporate career, Higgins was a Senior Vice President of Edison International in California and Senior Vice President of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Maryland. As a serial entrepreneur, he was the founding Publisher […] - [Company](https://akonni.com/company/): ABOUT US Akonni Biosystems, based in Frederick, Maryland, is a molecular diagnostics (MDx) company that develops, manufactures, and markets integrated molecular diagnostic systems. We’re in close proximity to Ft. Detrick, the National Institutes of Health (NIH), and the National Cancer Institute (NCI). We maintain a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility of nearly 20,000 square feet. MISSION & VISION LEARN MORE BOARD OF DIRECTORS LEARN MORE ADVISORY BOARD LEARN MORE Working with the stellar team at Akonni was a catalyst for innovation within our high-throughput research facility. Their cutting-edge solutions and collaborative approach enabled us to adapt the cutting-edge TruTip® technology to high-throughput platforms, […] - [TruDiagnosis](https://akonni.com/trudiagnosis/): A Unique Mdx Platform Akonni Biosystems offers a powerful molecular testing platform, called TruDiagnosis, which utilizes revolutionary and proprietary on-slide PCR and gel-drop microarray technology. The platform offers the ability to analyze hundreds of targets in one rapid, self-contained, easy-to-use and low-cost test. TruArray® TruArray® Akonni’s innovations include a next-generation PCR assay that integrates hundreds of unique hydrophilic porous gel drops directly into the PCR reaction, markedly enhancing the sensitivity. In brief, fluorescently-labeled amplicons, which are generated from the PCR reaction, hybridize to hundreds of unique gel drops, each capable of reporting a specific genetic signature, while remaining in the […] - [TruPrepr](https://akonni.com/truprepr/): Automated Sample Preparation System Fully Automated Automated Sample Prep Akonni has developed a portable automated DNA/RNA purification platform, the TruPrepR Automated Sample Preparation System, which can homogenize difficult samples such as sputum, stool and tissue, followed by concentration and purification of nucleic acid. The unit comes with the option for an enclosed cabinet with HEPA filtration for Class 1 bench top use, and is small enough to fit within a Class 2 biosafety laminar flow hood for secondary containment. The TruPrepR runs up to 8 samples in parallel. 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