Complete veterinary diagnostics of infectious diseases and applied microbial genomics

Frontline innovation to advance animal health
PathoSense

PathoSense is a spin-off company from Ghent University. We offer innovative sequencing-based services for the animal health industry. Our focus is on infectious diseases and microbiome research.

CO-FOUNDERS DR. SEBASTIAAN THEUNS AND PROF. HANS NAUWYNCK

Our expertise and services

PathoSense for vets

PathoSense Diagnostic assay

Our flagship PathoSense Dx test identifies all viruses and bacteria in any animal sample type. No need for prior selection. Discover how this comprehensive test can elevate your diagnostics. Easily order our sampling kit today.

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PathoSense for labs

Our focus: animal health

We are animal health specialists who offer innovative sequencing-based services. We believe that focus is important. That's why we focus on infectious diseases and the microbiome. 

Microbiome

Microbiome research

PathoSense analyzes the microbiome of different animal species to help you understand how your products work. We focus on making sense of the data, so you get clear, meaningful conclusions that truly benefit you.

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WGS

Virus, bacteria & yeast WGS

PathoSense specializes in whole-genome sequencing of micro-organisms (viruses, bacteria & yeasts) and we love challenging projects. Our reports generate meaningful insights. This is where we stand out. Take me to:

Trusted by

PathoSense proudly collaborates with leading diagnostic laboratories, nutrition companies, institutes and biotech companies within the animal health industry and beyond. Together, we advance scientific research and improve outcomes in the animal nutrition, pharmaceutical and biotech industries.

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What customer say

Fast and smooth communication, thinking along with the research and a smooth sample handover make the collaboration very pleasant

Drs. Lotte Spanoghe
UGent

Working with Pathosense has provided not only valuable insights for our research projects, but also promising opportunities to translate microbiome discoveries into innovative future-proof solutions for swine. What truly sets them apart is their collaborative approach, they take time to understand our unique goals and consistently deliver actionable insights that drive innovation. I trust their science and their people.

Dr. Maartje De Vos, Researcher global R&D
Royal Agrifirm Group

"Wow!!!! Amazing! The classic PCR test for polyomavirus came back negative, but I couldn't believe it. This is my first experience with PathoSense Diagnostics, but it certainly won't be my last. Thank you."

Roeland
Independent Veterinarian