Phileal is more than a name: it's a statement of our values, our commitments, and our purpose.1
The Golden Ratio: 1.618...
Phi, the Greek letter φ, represents the golden ratio, a mathematical constant found throughout nature, art, and architecture. It embodies beauty, harmony, and the pursuit of perfection. For us, Phi represents our commitment to balance and pursuing solutions that are elegant and, dare we say, fun. We seek the golden ratio in everything we do: the perfect balance between speed and accuracy, innovation and reliability, work and life.
Spanish for "Loyal"
Leal speaks to our unwavering commitment to our customers; to the researchers advancing human health; to patients who deserve access to better, faster treatment; and to the scientific rigor and process that underpins discovery. We are loyal first and foremost to our values and to the communities we serve. We are also committed - obsessed, really - with pushing the boundaries of what is possible with regards to accuracy, performance, and deployment. We strive to build tools that researchers can trust, produce results they can depend on, and implement solutions that stand the test of time.
"Of or due from a son or daughter"
Filial—the homonym for our name—captures the ideas inheritance and generational connection. DNA is the ultimate gift from past generations, encoding not just our biology but our shared history, our present state within our environment, and our future. We try to honor those who came before by advancing genomic science, and to serve those who come after by making precision medicine faster, more accurate, and more accessible. The data we analyze today shapes the health of tomorrow.
Phileal: Innovation is in our DNA.
1As both scientists and artists, it was also really fun to come up with a name with so much layered meaning. We hope you enjoy it as much as we do.