FRIENDSWOOD, Texas / Jun 03, 2023 / Business Wire / Castle Biosciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: CSTL), a company improving health through innovative tests that guide patient care, today announced that new data on DecisionDx®-Melanoma and DecisionDx®-UM will be shared during the 2023 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting, taking place June 2-6. DecisionDx-Melanoma is the Company’s genomic risk-stratification test for patients with cutaneous melanoma, and D... Read more
Stephen P. MacMillan, Hologic CEO, named non-executive Chair of Illumina's Board
Scott B. Ullem, CFO of Edwards Lifesciences, also named to Board SAN DIEGO, June 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Illumina, Inc. (NASDAQ: ILMN), a global leader in DNA sequencing and array-based technologies, today announced a series of governance changes consistent with the goal of enhancing long-term shareholder value.
The Board has elected two new independent board members to join the... Read more
Published findings demonstrate PrimateAI-3D's ability to improve genetic risk prediction and drug target discovery using primate DNA and advanced artificial intelligence SAN DIEGO, June 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Illumina Inc. (NASDAQ: ILMN), a global leader in DNA sequencing and array-based technologies, today announced the new PrimateAI-3D, an artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm that predicts with unprecedented accuracy disease-causing genetic mutations in patients.... Read more
SAN DIEGO / Jun 01, 2023 / Business Wire / DexCom, Inc. (NASDAQ:DXCM) today announced that Jereme Sylvain, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will present an update on the company at William Blair's 43rd Annual Growth Stock Conference on Wednesday, June 7th.
The live presentation is scheduled to begin at approximately 1:40 PM EST and will be concurrently webcast.
Links to the webcast will be available on the Dexcom Investor Relations website at inves... Read more
Record Number of 65 Abstracts Showcasing CareDx Innovation Including Data Showing Clinical Utility of AlloSure Kidney to Guide Immunosuppression Management
Experts Review Advancements in Artificial Intelligence and Molecular Diagnostics During CareDx Symposium BRISBANE, Calif. / Jun 01, 2023 / Business Wire / CareDx, Inc. (Nasdaq: CDNA) – The Transplant Company™ focused on the discovery, development, and commercialization of clinically differentiated, high-value... Read more
SALT LAKE CITY, June 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Myriad Genetics, Inc., (NASDAQ: MYGN), a leader in genetic testing and precision medicine, will be highlighting new studies and the recent expansion of its Precise™ Oncology Solutions portfolio at the 2023 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting from June 2-6, 2023.
Myriad has recently made several advancements supporting its oncology footprint including hiring oncology experts to its leadership team... Read more
BOULDER, Colo. / Jun 01, 2023 / Business Wire / Biodesix, Inc. (Nasdaq: BDSX), a leading data-driven diagnostic solutions company with a focus in lung disease, announced today that three new scientific abstracts will be presented as part of the 2023 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting including a poster presented by Friends of Cancer Research (FoCR) featuring genomic data contributed by Biodesix and other organizations.
This poster highlights long... Read more
Liquid biopsy test for cancer patients enables oncologists to identify targeted therapies and improve care BURLINGTON, N.C., May 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Labcorp (NYSE: LH), a leading global life sciences company, has launched Labcorp Plasma Focus, a new liquid biopsy test enabling targeted therapy selection for patients with advanced or metastatic solid tumors. The test allows treating oncologists to evaluate circulating cell-free DNA (cfDNA) released by tumor cells... Read more
RightSourceSM is Charles River's insourced, purpose-built lab offering that provides industry-leading expertise conveniently placed within a Wheeler Bio's new cGMP drug substance facility. OKLAHOMA CITY, May 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Wheeler Bio, Inc., a contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO), and Charles River Laboratories International, Inc. (NYSE: CRL) today announced an agreement to implement RightSourceSM at Wheeler Bio's current good... Read more
LANSING, Mich., May 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Neogen® Corporation (NASDAQ: NEOG) announced today that it has launched two new assays for the detection of histamine, Reveal® for Histamine and Reveal Q+ for Histamine.
Reveal and Reveal Q+ assays are easy-to-use lateral flow tests that utilize a simple water extraction method, providing results in a matter of minutes and eliminating the need to dispose of any chemicals, as is needed with other commercially available histamine... Read more
RightSource is Charles River’s insourced, purpose-built lab offering that provides industry-leading expertise conveniently placed within a client’s facility WILMINGTON, Mass. / May 31, 2023 / Business Wire / Charles River Laboratories International, Inc. (NYSE: CRL) and Wheeler Bio, Inc., a contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO), today announced an agreement to implement RightSourceSM at Wheeler Bio’s current good manufacturing practice (CGMP)... Read more
In the study, patients whose medication management was guided by IDgenetix achieved a 35% increase in medication response and a 64% increase in remission compared to patients whose medication was not guided by the test FRIENDSWOOD, Texas / May 31, 2023 / Business Wire / Castle Biosciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: CSTL), a company improving health through innovative tests that guide patient care, today announced real-world study data demonstrating that use of IDgenetix® to guide... Read more
RNA fusions can be used as biomarkers to identify cancer sub-types and monitor for residual disease SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. / May 31, 2023 / Business Wire / Twist Bioscience Corporation (NASDAQ: TWST), a company enabling customers to succeed through its offering of high-quality synthetic DNA using its silicon platform, and CeGaT GmbH, a global provider of sequencing services for research, clinical studies, and human genetic diagnostics, today announced the launch... Read more
The new family of patent granted by USPTO strengthens BioMark's global intellectual property position in liquid biopsy and early cancer detection Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - May 31, 2023) - BioMark Diagnostics Inc. (CSE: BUX) (FSE: 20B) (OTC Pink: BMKDF) ("BioMark") an advanced stage liquid biopsy company with a focus on hard to detect and treat cancers is pleased to announce today that the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has issued U.S.... Read more
SAN DIEGO / May 31, 2023 / Business Wire / DermTech, Inc. (NASDAQ: DMTK) (“DermTech” or the “Company”), a leader in precision dermatology enabled by a non-invasive skin genomics platform, today announced that the DermTech Melanoma Test (DMT) has tested more than 200,000 suspicious pigmented lesions. The DMT uses non-invasive Smart Stickers™ to test for select genomic markers associated with melanoma, one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer. With a negative predictive... Read more
Total addressable market in Poland is estimated at 21 million patients BERKELEY, Calif. and MAINZ, Germany, May 31, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mainz Biomed NV (NASDAQ:MYNZ) (“Mainz Biomed” or the “Company”), a molecular genetics diagnostic company specializing in the early detection of cancer, announced today the establishment of a commercial partnership for ColoAlert® with TESTDNA Sp. z o.o. Sp. k. Katowice, Poland, a leading independent laboratory in Poland.... Read more
New research further confirms value of interrogating epigenomic signals with Guardant Infinity™ platform to identify novel biomarker targets and predict treatment resistance PALO ALTO, Calif. / May 31, 2023 / Business Wire / Guardant Health, Inc. (Nasdaq: GH), a leading precision oncology company, announced today that the company and its research collaborators will present data from 17 studies that highlight the contribution of Guardant blood tests and real-world data... Read more
HENDERSON, Nev., May 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- VolitionRx Limited (NYSE AMERICAN: VNRX) ("Volition" or the "Company"), a multi-national epigenetics company, announced today that it has commenced an underwritten public offering of shares of its common stock. In addition, Volition intends to grant the underwriters a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional 15% of the number of shares of common stock offered in the offering at the public offering price, less underwriting... Read more
SALT LAKE CITY, May 31, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Myriad Genetics, Inc., (NASDAQ: MYGN), a leader in genetic testing and precision medicine, today announced it has named Adam Brufsky, MD, PhD, FACP, as Scientific Advisor to its oncology business unit. In his new role, Dr. Brufsky is responsible for guiding clinical development and medical affairs to further elevate Myriad’s Precise™ Oncology Solutions portfolio.
“Adam is an accomplished leader and respected expert... Read more
LANSING, Mich., May 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Neogen® Corporation (NASDAQ: NEOG) announced today that the Company will participate in the 43rd Annual William Blair Growth Stock Conference in Chicago, Illinois, on Tuesday, June 6, 2023.
John Adent, Neogen's President and Chief Executive Officer, will present at 4:00 p.m. Central Time.
Presentation materials will be posted to the Neogen Investor Relations website on the morning of June 6. To access them, along with the... Read more
Reports significant uptick in enrollment activities
Tigris trial enrollment at 61 patients TORONTO, May 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Spectral Medical Inc. (“Spectral” or the “Company”) (TSX: EDT), a late stage theranostic company advancing therapeutic options for sepsis and septic shock, today provided an enrollment update on Tigris, the Company’s follow-on study designed to build on knowledge gained from the earlier EUPHRATES trial, which evaluated the... Read more
Data also shows that current standard-of-care testing for cancer patients falls short in multiple ways SAN DIEGO, May 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Illumina Inc. (NASDAQ: ILMN), a global leader in DNA sequencing and array-based technologies, today announced some of the latest data on the impact of comprehensive genomic profiling (CGP) for oncology patients, which will be presented at the American Society of Clinical Oncology's Annual Meeting June 2–6 in Chicago. In addition... Read more
SANTA CLARA, Calif. / May 30, 2023 / Business Wire / HeartBeam, Inc. (NASDAQ: BEAT), a cardiac technology company that has developed the first and only 3D-vector electrocardiogram (VECG) platform intended for patient use at home, today announced that it has entered into a Strategic Alliance Agreement (SAA) with Samsung, extending the existing SAA between LIVMOR and Samsung. HeartBeam acquired the assets of LIVMOR earlier this year.
Under the terms of the agreement, HeartBeam... Read more
LEXINGTON, Mass., May 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- T2 Biosystems, Inc. (NASDAQ:TTOO), a leader in the rapid detection of sepsis-causing pathogens and antibiotic resistance genes, today announced the second largest sale of sepsis-driven T2Dx® Instruments in Company history.
T2 Biosystems’ distribution partner, Biomedica Poland, secured a multi-year contract for T2Dx Instruments and sepsis test panels that are expected to be deployed in selected hospitals across... Read more
BILLERICA, Mass., May 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SeqLL Inc. (“SeqLL” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: SQL, SQLLW), a technology company providing life sciences instrumentation and research services, today announced that it has entered into a definitive merger agreement (the “Merger Agreement”) with Lyneer Investments, LLC (“Lyneer”), the indirect parent company of Lyneer Staffing Solutions, LLC and Atlantic Acquisition Corp. (“Atlantic”), and related parties,... Read more
Highlights include oral presentations in Sarcoma and CRC; immunotherapy monitoring data from the Phase 3 EMPOWER-Lung 1 study; updates from the CIRCULATE-Japan study in CRC AUSTIN, Texas / May 30, 2023 / Business Wire / Natera, Inc. (NASDAQ: NTRA), a global leader in cell-free DNA testing, today announced that new data on its personalized and tumor-informed molecular residual disease (MRD) test, Signatera™, will be presented at the 2023 American Society of Clinical... Read more
FT. MYERS, FL / ACCESSWIRE / May 30, 2023 / NeoGenomics, Inc. (NASDAQ:NEO), a leading provider of oncology testing and global contract research services, today announced new data supporting its cancer tests and treatment guidance tools will be showcased in five poster presentations at the 2023 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO®) Annual Meeting taking place June 2-6 in Chicago, Illinois.
"Together with our collaborators from leading medical institutions, NeoGenomics... Read more
Current Member, Jay Shendure, is Appointed Chair MENLO PARK, Calif., May 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- PacBio (NASDAQ: PACB), a leading developer of high-quality, highly accurate sequencing solutions, today announced the appointment of Olga Troyanskaya, Ph.D., Professor of Computer Science and the Lewis Sigler Institute for Integrative Genomics at Princeton University to PacBio's Scientific Advisory Board (SAB) and Jay Shendure, Ph.D. as Chair. Dr. Shendure... Read more
GUANGZHOU, China, May 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Burning Rock Biotech Limited (NASDAQ: BNR and LSE: BNR, the “Company” or “Burning Rock”), a company focused on the application of next generation sequencing (NGS) technology in the field of precision oncology, today reported financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2023.
Recent Business Updates Minimal Residual Disease (MRD) Results of the MEDAL (MEthylation Based Dynamic Analysis for Lung... Read more
Guardant360® CDx is a comprehensive genomic profiling blood test that provides critical information to help inform personalized treatment decisions for patients with advanced solid cancers
The liquid biopsy test is also approved as a companion diagnostic for TAGRISSO® (osimertinib) in non-small cell lung cancer
This is the first blood test to be approved by Singapore's Health Sciences Authority for comprehensive genomic profiling for all solid tumor... Read more
MALVERN, Pa., May 26, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Neuronetics, Inc. (NASDAQ: STIM), a medical technology company focused on designing, developing, and marketing products that improve the quality of life for patients who suffer from neurohealth disorders, today announced a healthcare policy update from BlueCross BlueShield (BCBS) of Michigan that expands eligibility for depression patients to receive transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS). This policy change increases patient... Read more
Exact Sciences' approach in multi-cancer early detection (MCED) confirmed in first-ever, long-term, follow-up data from an MCED trial1-2
Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER) program analysis shows continued, long-term confidence in prognostic value of the Oncotype DX Breast Recurrence Score® 3
New modeling data show superior health outcomes in colorectal cancer screening with Cologuard® compared to blood-based tests, including lower mortality and more... Read more
Study findings confirm the importance of improving education among clinicians and streamlining processes to increase adoption of testing in routine cancer care SAN FRANCISCO, May 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Invitae (NYSE: NVTA), a leading medical genetics company, today announced nine studies to be presented at the 2023 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting held in Chicago from June 2-6, 2023. The new research insights highlight innovations... Read more
New data demonstrate the risk-stratification performance and potential of the TissueCypher® Barrett’s Esophagus test to guide risk-aligned patient care decisions FRIENDSWOOD, Texas / May 26, 2023 / Business Wire / Castle Biosciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: CSTL), a company improving health through innovative tests that guide patient care, today announced that its three posters at the recent DDW Annual Meeting were honored as “Posters of Distinction” by the AGA Institute... Read more
Columbus, OH, May 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mettler-Toledo International Inc. (NYSE:MTD) today announced the webcast of its presentation at the Jefferies Healthcare Conference on Thursday, June 8, 2023, at 8:30 a.m Eastern Time. To hear a live webcast of the presentation, visit the investor relations page on the Company’s Web site at www.investors.mt.com. A replay of the webcast will be available. METTLER TOLEDO (NYSE: MTD) is a leading global... Read more
MENLO PARK, Calif., May 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- PacBio (NASDAQ: PACB), a leading developer of high-quality, highly accurate sequencing solutions, announced today that it will be participating in the following upcoming investor conferences: Bernstein's 39th Annual Strategic Decisions Conference on Thursday, June 1, 2023, at 2:30 PM ET in New York, NY
Goldman Sachs 44th Annual Global Healthcare Conference on Tuesday, June 13, 2023, at 8:00 AM PT in Dana Point, CA Live... Read more
Patent Underscores AI for Vectorcardiography (VECG) IP Leadership Effort SANTA CLARA, Calif. / May 25, 2023 / Business Wire / HeartBeam, Inc. (NASDAQ: BEAT), a cardiac technology company that has developed the first and only 3D vector electrocardiogram (VECG) platform intended for patient use at home, today announced it has received a notice of allowance from The United States Patent and Trademark Office for a key patent relating to the initial AI capability in the form... Read more
SAN FRANCISCO, May 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Invitae (NYSE: NVTA), a leading medical genetics company, today announced that Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Yafei (Roxi) Wen is resigning to pursue other opportunities, effective June 30, 2023. The Company has initiated a search for a new CFO. Ms. Wen will continue in her role through the end of the second quarter. Christine Gorjanc, the Company's longtime Chair of the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors,... Read more
MORRISVILLE, N.C., May 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Syneos Health® (Nasdaq:SYNH), a leading fully integrated biopharmaceutical solutions organization, today announced the appointment of Batisha Anson to the newly created role of Global Head of Patient Diversity and Health Equity. In this role, Anson will advance Syneos Health’s goal to improve diverse representation of patient populations to provide more equitable access to therapies and innovative science. She will... Read more
Achieved FY2023 financial guidance
FY2023 full year revenue grew 10% over prior year
Webcast today, May 25, 2023 at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., May 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 23andMe Holding Co. (Nasdaq: ME) (23andMe), a leading human genetics and biopharmaceutical company with a mission to help people access, understand, and benefit from the human genome, today reported its financial results for the fourth quarter (Q4) and full year of... Read more
Biomarker offers another companion diagnostic option to establish eligibility for FDA-approved drug ELAHERE® SALT LAKE CITY, May 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Myriad Genetics, Inc. (NASDAQ: MYGN), a leader in genetic testing and precision medicine, today announced the addition of Folate Receptor Alpha (FRα) to its Precise™ Oncology Solutions portfolio. The new biomarker adds another companion diagnostic option for providers to help guide treatment decisions for... Read more
Spending on cancer medicines is expected to reach $375Bn globally by 2027, up from $196Bn in 2022 For approved medicines, the number of patients treated globally has increased annually by an average of 5% over the past five years Oncology trial starts remained at historically high levels in 2022, up 22% from 2018 Emerging biopharma companies led innovation in oncology in 2022 and account for 71% of the pipeline Oncology clinical trial representation... Read more
Employees found the online patient portal, through which they ordered the ColoAlert® test, easy-to-use and convenient BERKELEY, Calif. and MAINZ, Germany, May 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mainz Biomed NV (NASDAQ:MYNZ) (“Mainz Biomed” or the “Company”), a molecular genetics diagnostic company specializing in the early detection of cancer, announced today initial results from its colorectal cancer (CRC) screening campaign through its BGM (“betriebliches G... Read more
TORONTO, May 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Spectral Medical Inc. (“Spectral” or the “Company”) (TSX: EDT), a late-stage theranostic company advancing therapeutic options for sepsis and septic shock, today reported hosting an investigator meeting in Charlotte, North Carolina on May 17 - 18, 2023. The in-person meeting was attended by principal investigators (“PI”) and clinical research coordinators (“CRC”) from all existing and new trial sites, as well as... Read more
SAN DIEGO / May 24, 2023 / Business Wire / Biocept, Inc. (NASDAQ: BIOC) (“Biocept” or the “Company”), a leading provider of molecular diagnostic assays, products and service, announces the pricing of an underwritten public offering of 1,176,470 shares of its common stock (or pre-funded warrants in lieu thereof) and warrants to purchase up to an aggregate of 2,352,940 shares of its common stock at a combined offering price of $4.25 per share (or pre-funded warrant... Read more
ST. LOUIS, May 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Pluton Biosciences, a startup leveraging the power of microbes to create cost-effective innovative solutions that address sustainability challenges facing agriculture, announces the close of a $16.5 M Series A funding round. The round was co-led by Illumina Ventures and RA Capital, with participation from existing investors Fall Line Capital, The Grantham Foundation, and First In Ventures, as well as new investors Wollemi, Radicle... Read more
Delivers solid results; adjusts full-year guidance in an increasingly challenging market
Highlights: Revenue of $1.72 billion represents 6.8% reported growth year-over-year; and up 9.5% on a core(1) basis.
GAAP net income of $302 million with earnings per share (EPS) of $1.02, up 12% from the second quarter of 2022.
Non-GAAP(2) net income of $377 million with EPS of $1.27, up 12% from the second quarter of 2022.
Full-year revenue is now expected to be in the range... Read more
LEXINGTON, Mass., May 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- T2 Biosystems, Inc. (NASDAQ:TTOO), a leader in the rapid detection of sepsis-causing pathogens and antibiotic resistance genes, today announced that it has submitted a 510(k) premarket notification to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the Company’s T2Biothreat™ Panel. The FDA submission follows the recently completed U.S. clinical evaluation that demonstrated very high sensitivity and specificity,... Read more
MILFORD, Mass., May 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Waters Corporation (NYSE:WAT) announced that Udit Batra Ph.D., President and Chief Executive Officer, will participate in a fireside chat at the Jefferies Healthcare Conference in New York City on Thursday, June 8th, 2023 at 9:30AM Eastern Time.
A live webcast of the event will be available on the 'Events & Presentations' section of Waters' Investor Relations website at https://ir.waters.com. A replay of the webcast... Read more
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. / May 23, 2023 / Business Wire / Twist Bioscience Corporation (NASDAQ: TWST), a company enabling customers to succeed through its offering of high-quality synthetic DNA using its silicon platform, today announced the appointment of Robert Werner as chief accounting officer.
“Rob has a proven track record of leading corporate and technical accounting, including for global companies as they grow in revenue,” said Emily M. Leproust, Ph.D., CEO... Read more
