Biotia

Biotia Biotia is a health tech company leveraging next-generation sequencing and AI for rapid precision infectious disease discovery.

Our software and laboratory technology enable clinicians and researchers to guide patient treatment and improve health outcomes. Coming out of Cornell Tech, Weill Cornell, and Columbia University, we are scientists, medical professionals, and health tech entrepreneurs pioneering the exploration of microbes from the human body, to the NYC subway, to hospitals, to outer space. Biotia was founded by experts in metagenomics, software development, bioinformatics, and applied evolutionary biology.

The BIOTIA-ID Urine Test. There when you need it.
10/10/2025

The BIOTIA-ID Urine Test. There when you need it.

NEW PUBLICATION ALERT 📝! A perspective piece from the Biotia team and key research collaborators from New York, Rio de J...
09/24/2025

NEW PUBLICATION ALERT 📝! A perspective piece from the Biotia team and key research collaborators from New York, Rio de Janeiro, and Hamburg has now been published in Cell Reports Sustainability (Cell Reports). The article, entitled "The challenges and opportunities in creating a One Health warning system for pandemics," reflects on the lessons learned from implementing our GeoSeeq plaform for outbreak detection and pandemic preparedness in response to dengue virus 🦟 in Brazil.

"Pandemics remain a significant global health risk – multimodal tracking that includes both climatological and molecular surveillance data can reduce the risk of major outbreaks and improve health outcomes at the local level," said Dr. David Danko, Chief Technical Officer.

Read the whole piece at Cell Reports Sustainability's website.

The City University of New York Weill Cornell Medicine SUNY - The State University of New York Fundação Oswaldo Cruz (Fiocruz)

Getting tested for your recurrent UTI is now easy as 1-2-3.✨ Purchase the at-home BIOTIA-ID Urine Test kit from our webs...
09/23/2025

Getting tested for your recurrent UTI is now easy as 1-2-3.

✨ Purchase the at-home BIOTIA-ID Urine Test kit from our website and complete your eligibility form on the patient portal
✨ Collect your sample at-home and send it back to our laboratory
✨ Discuss your results with our partner telehealth provider and receive any necessary prescriptions directly to the pharmacy of your choice

Relief from your recurrent UTI is just around the corner. Shop the test on our website.

Traditional UTI diagnostics rely on a technique created in the 1800’s. Doctors and researchers alike are increasingly re...
09/22/2025

Traditional UTI diagnostics rely on a technique created in the 1800’s. Doctors and researchers alike are increasingly recognizing the limitations of urine culture.

With advances in molecular biology, new techniques for diagnosing UTIs are becoming available. Next-generation sequencing is the most powerful among them, with the ability to detect all pathogen DNA in a patient’s urine sample from a single test.

Biotia has developed the first test using this technology on urine samples to be approved across all 50 U.S. states. Together, we can bring UTI diagnostics into the twenty-first century.

Think fungus, save lives. A common misconception about UTIs is that they are caused solely by bacteria. This  , Biotia i...
09/19/2025

Think fungus, save lives. A common misconception about UTIs is that they are caused solely by bacteria. This , Biotia is bringing awareness to fungal causes of urinary tract infections.

When fungal diseases are misdiagnosed as bacterial infections, this often leads to patients waiting longer for effective treatment and increasing their risk of complications. Confirming fungal diagnoses with laboratory testing is particularly necessary given that overuse or misuse of antifungal medications can lead to antifungal-resistance.

Candida albicans remains the leading cause of nosocomial fungal UTIs, but the species distribution is shifting – and cases are rising. To combat this, we validated the BIOTIA-ID Urine Test to accurately differentiate between the 10 most common Candida species associated with fungal UTI’s. In addition to over 30+ bacterial species, patients who take the BIOTIA-ID Urine Test can rest assured knowing that they will receive comprehensive results.

New diagnostics for recurrent UTIs are becoming available, but options for patients can be confusing. That is why we par...
09/17/2025

New diagnostics for recurrent UTIs are becoming available, but options for patients can be confusing. That is why we partnered with Live UTI Free, a leading patient advocacy group for those with recurrent UTI, to help educate patients on their options for testing and treatment.

Read Live UTI Free's article covering our new test to treat option, powered by the BIOTIA-ID Urine Test, at the link below.



If you have experienced recurrent, chronic, or complicated urinary tract infections (UTI), you’re likely aware of how difficult it is to find a UTI testing method that is reliable and accurate. In the often-fallible world of UTI testing ...

Don't believe us? Hear it from the patients.One of our patients experienced what many recurrent and chronic UTI patients...
09/15/2025

Don't believe us? Hear it from the patients.

One of our patients experienced what many recurrent and chronic UTI patients do – endless doctor appointments, tests, and treatments that fail to address the root cause of their UTI symptoms.

Our test, designed by experts in urinary tract infections, was created to address this exact situation, putting an end to the cycle. Through the BIOTIA-ID Urine Test, Michele has found relief from her UTI symptoms and received appropriate treatment.

Sepsis, an infection of the bloodstream, is an often deadly condition caused by a wide range of pathogens. An estimated ...
09/13/2025

Sepsis, an infection of the bloodstream, is an often deadly condition caused by a wide range of pathogens. An estimated 25-30% of sepsis cases are caused by an infection in the urinary tract. Treatment relies heavily on intravenous antibiotics and every hour that treatment is delayed increases a patient's risk of death. This , Biotia is turning awareness into action – with faster, more precise UTI diagnostics.

The BIOTIA-ID Urine Test, our first diagnostic offering, uses next-generation sequencing technology to detect all pathogen DNA in a patient’s urine sample. When the cause of sepsis is unknown, this test provides timely pathogen identification and information on antibiotic resistance, ensuring septic patients receive appropriate care. Stop guessing. Start testing.

Did you hear the news? Biotia has partnered with Clinova.Solutions to bring our advanced testing and treatment for recur...
09/11/2025

Did you hear the news? Biotia has partnered with Clinova.Solutions to bring our advanced testing and treatment for recurrent urinary tract infections directly to patient's homes.

Learn more about the BIOTIA-ID Urine Test, our telehealth partner, and how this new test-to-treat initiative is bringing relief to patients with recurrent or chronic UTIs by visiting our website.

We are proud to share that our new “test to treat” initiative for urinary tract infections, powered by the BIOTIA-ID Uri...
09/08/2025

We are proud to share that our new “test to treat” initiative for urinary tract infections, powered by the BIOTIA-ID Urine Test, is now available for patients across the United States. Biotia has created the first end-to-end model for advanced UTI testing and treatment through partnership with Clinova.Solutions, who provides patients with virtual care from experts in UTI patient management.

Patients experiencing recurrent, complicated, or culture-negative urinary tract infections may now purchase the at-home BIOTIA-ID Urine Test collection kit, collect a urine sample at home, and send it to the Biotia Laboratory for advanced diagnostic testing. They will have the opportunity to schedule a telehealth appointment to discuss their symptoms, their test results, and treatment options.

Know what you have. Treat what you know.

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Biotia is a health tech company, launched from Jacobs Technion-Cornell Institute Cornell Tech in association with Weill Cornell Medicine, located in New York, NY that leverages DNA sequencing-based technology and proprietary AI-powered software to rapidly and accurately identify microorganisms and antimicrobial resistance.