First Genetic Trust Inc was established to offer online genetic "banking" services to individuals and support to healthcare providers, pharmaceutical companies and medical researchers studying genes. The firm's services included collecting, analyzing and maintaining genetic data for ongoing clinical trials for drug discovery; safeguarding DNA samples; and hosting an online portal for genetic information, education and counseling services. Providing genetic data handling and bioinformatics services the firm was set up to act as a third-party intermediary among researchers, healthcare providers, and patients to ensure that individuals retain complete control over access to their genetic information for use initially in pharmacogenetic research and eventually for personalizing medical diagnosis and treatment. First Genetic Trust's services include novel genetic banking capabilities via a secure technology platform in support of clinical trials and post-marketing surveillance, bioinformatics and molecular diagnostics and therapeutic services
