Biomarker

ENHERTU® Approved in the U.S. as First Tumor Agnostic HER2 Directed Therapy for Previously Treated Patients with Metastatic HER2 Positive Solid Tumors

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Saturday, April 6, 2024

The first tumor agnostic approval of a HER2 directed therapy and ADC was based on efficacy data in 192 adult patients with previously treated unresectable or metastatic HER2 positive (IHC 3+) solid tumors who were enrolled in one of three multicenter phase 2 trials from the DESTINY clinical development program, including DESTINY-PanTumor02 , DESTINY-Lung01 or DESTINY-CRC02 .

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  • The first tumor agnostic approval of a HER2 directed therapy and ADC was based on efficacy data in 192 adult patients with previously treated unresectable or metastatic HER2 positive (IHC 3+) solid tumors who were enrolled in one of three multicenter phase 2 trials from the DESTINY clinical development program, including DESTINY-PanTumor02 , DESTINY-Lung01 or DESTINY-CRC02 .
  • In DESTINY-PanTumor02, efficacy was assessed in a subgroup of previously treated patients (n=111) with centrally or locally assessed HER2 positive (IHC 3+) solid tumors including either biliary tract, bladder, cervical, endometrial, ovarian, pancreatic or other tumors.
  • In DESTINY-Lung01, efficacy was assessed in a subgroup of patients (n=17) with centrally confirmed HER2 positive (IHC 3+) non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).
  • In DESTINY-CRC02, efficacy was assessed in the subgroup of patients (n=64) with centrally confirmed HER2 positive (IHC 3+) colorectal cancer.

Nucleai Unveils Breakthrough AI Spatial Biomarker Advancements at AACR 2024 with the Potential to Transform Cancer Diagnostics and Treatments

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Friday, April 5, 2024

Nucleai's posters will highlight novel AI spatial biomarkers and enhanced histopathology workflows that promise to revolutionize cancer treatment and diagnostics.

Key Points: 
  • Nucleai's posters will highlight novel AI spatial biomarkers and enhanced histopathology workflows that promise to revolutionize cancer treatment and diagnostics.
  • Leveraging Nucleai's unique AI spatial biology solution, the research uncovered the correlation between the metabolic state and spatial distribution of tumor and immune cells in the tumor microenvironment, shedding new light on treatment outcomes and potential resistance mechanisms.
  • Nucleai is driving innovation in cancer research and collaborating with leading scientists to translate these findings into tangible benefits for patients and healthcare providers worldwide.
  • By integrating spatial biology with AI, Nucleai creates actionable insights from complex pathology data, setting a new standard for diagnosis and treatment, and advancing precision medicine.

Otsuka Works with Verily to Launch Longitudinal Mental Health Registry to Advance Novel Research in Psychiatry

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Thursday, April 4, 2024

Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc. (Otsuka), a global pharmaceutical company, announces the launch of My Mental Health Journey , a longitudinal registry study that aims to advance research in depression and mental health.

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  • Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc. (Otsuka), a global pharmaceutical company, announces the launch of My Mental Health Journey , a longitudinal registry study that aims to advance research in depression and mental health.
  • Verily Life Sciences LLC (Verily), a precision health technology company, will recruit participants and run the study.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240404726198/en/
    The My Mental Health Journey registry will enroll U.S.-based adults experiencing symptoms of depression to help Otsuka better understand mental health conditions, such as major depressive disorder, across time and in the real-world setting.
  • Participants in the My Mental Health Journey may receive compensation for study activities, educational resources, updates on future clinical studies, and other opportunities to help advance depression research.

Corti Set to Disrupt the Health Wearable Market with the First Real-time, Continuous Monitor for Cortisol and Melatonin Hormones, the Key Stress and Sleep Hormones

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Thursday, April 4, 2024

The wearable features its proprietary passive-sweat sensor technology that non-invasively rests on your skin, day and night, continuously measuring biomarker levels.

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  • The wearable features its proprietary passive-sweat sensor technology that non-invasively rests on your skin, day and night, continuously measuring biomarker levels.
  • Now, it provides users with unmatched real-time insights into their wellness, establishing a new benchmark for the continuous monitoring of these critical biomarkers.
  • Corti redefines health monitoring by offering continuous, real-time visibility into the body's key stress and sleep hormones, Cortisol and Melatonin, marking a first in the wearable market.
  • Moreover, we are actively working with partnering businesses to discover new applications, enhancing its integration into various health and wellness ecosystems.

Nucleix Demonstrates Potential of its PCR EpiCheck® Assay to Accurately Differentiate Between Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC) Subtypes

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Thursday, April 4, 2024

Nucleix , a liquid biopsy company revolutionizing cancer treatment by detecting the disease earlier, today announced data from a pilot study demonstrating the potential of a simple PCR assay based on EpiCheck® technology to accurately differentiate between small cell lung cancer (SCLC) subtypes.

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  • Nucleix , a liquid biopsy company revolutionizing cancer treatment by detecting the disease earlier, today announced data from a pilot study demonstrating the potential of a simple PCR assay based on EpiCheck® technology to accurately differentiate between small cell lung cancer (SCLC) subtypes.
  • The Company is presenting the data in a poster presentation at the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Annual Meeting 2024 in San Diego, April 5-10.
  • The 13-marker PCR assay developed for this pilot study stemmed from data from a recent study published in Cancer Cell demonstrating the detection of SCLC using DNA methylation in plasma samples from heavy smokers, yielding a sensitivity of 94% and specificity of 95%.
  • In the data being presented at AACR, the 13-marker PCR assay correctly classified 97% of the SCLC tissue samples in a blinded cohort.

Precision Oncology Innovator SimBioSys and General Inception Announce Strategic Partnership to Accelerate Cancer Drug Development

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024

SimBioSys, a leading innovator in precision oncology, and General Inception (“GI”), a global company Igniter, today announced a strategic partnership that aims to significantly reduce oncology drug development times and cut development costs by using AI and biophysical modeling to better understand unique tumor spatial biophysical characteristics.

Key Points: 
  • SimBioSys, a leading innovator in precision oncology, and General Inception (“GI”), a global company Igniter, today announced a strategic partnership that aims to significantly reduce oncology drug development times and cut development costs by using AI and biophysical modeling to better understand unique tumor spatial biophysical characteristics.
  • The level of drug development in oncology is intense, with more than 2,000 products currently under development and drug trial starts up 22% in 2022 compared to 2018.
  • By partnering with General Inception, we can cut their oncology drug development time and costs significantly.
  • This strategic relationship not only underscores our commitment to innovation in the fight against cancer but also promises to deliver groundbreaking precision oncology drugs to patients faster than ever before.”

Brainwave Science, Inc. Introduces Groundbreaking Advancements in iCognative® Technology, Revolutionizing Field Investigations and Deception Detection

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024

This innovation represents a significant leap forward, setting a new benchmark in the fields of security, investigation, and truth verification technologies.

Key Points: 
  • This innovation represents a significant leap forward, setting a new benchmark in the fields of security, investigation, and truth verification technologies.
  • Under the leadership of CEO Krishna Ika, Brainwave Science has been pioneering the use of P-300 and biometric systems to offer unparalleled accuracy in deception detection, future intention, and planning identification.
  • "Our mission at Brainwave Science is to empower truth-seekers with the most advanced tools and technologies available," stated CEO Krishna Ika.
  • For more information about iCognative® technology and Brainwave Science, Inc., please visit www.brainwavescience.com .

Agilent at AACR 2024: Empowering Breakthroughs in Cancer Research and Diagnostics

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Wednesday, April 3, 2024

Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A), a global leader in life sciences and diagnostics, announced today its participation in the American Association for Cancer Research Annual Meeting (AACR) .

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  • Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A), a global leader in life sciences and diagnostics, announced today its participation in the American Association for Cancer Research Annual Meeting (AACR) .
  • Agilent Avida - Agilent Avida’s new cutting-edge target enrichment solutions enable simultaneous DNA and methylation profiling from a single sample.
  • Agilent SureSelect Cancer Custom panels - Agilent SureSelect Cancer Custom panels offer the ability to add new and emerging biomarkers, including tumor mutational burden (TMB) and microsatellite instability (MSI), to custom tumor genomic profiling assays.
  • AACR attendees can also explore multiple Agilent research posters and over 50 additional customer posters highlighting Agilent instruments and solutions.

Takara Bio transforms single-cell landscape with new large-scale NGS profiling system for oncology biomarker discovery

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024

Takara Bio USA, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Takara Bio Inc., today announced the launch of the Shasta™ Single-Cell System, an automated, high-throughput NGS solution with well-validated chemistries and intuitive bioinformatics tools that enables novel biomarker discovery for oncology research.

Key Points: 
  • Takara Bio USA, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Takara Bio Inc., today announced the launch of the Shasta™ Single-Cell System, an automated, high-throughput NGS solution with well-validated chemistries and intuitive bioinformatics tools that enables novel biomarker discovery for oncology research.
  • Existing whole-genome amplification (WGA) technologies currently process 96–384 single cells per plate; the Shasta system increases WGA throughput to 1,500 cells per run.
  • In March, Takara Bio USA delivered instruments and NGS kits to early-access users, who have started producing results with the system.
  • We have two other projects in the lab where we want to do a full set of profiling of our entire model system.

DNA Methylation Detection Technology Market Research 2024 - Global Forecast to 2033 Featuring Prominent Players - Thermo Fisher Scientific, Illumina, QIAGEN, Zymo Research, and Agilent Technologies - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024

The global DNA methylation detection technology market is projected to experience substantial growth over the forecast period 2023-2033.

Key Points: 
  • The global DNA methylation detection technology market is projected to experience substantial growth over the forecast period 2023-2033.
  • In the DNA methylation detection technology market, several key players dominate the landscape with their diverse range of products and solutions.
  • Thermo Fisher Scientific, Illumina, Inc. QIAGEN, Zymo Research Corporation, and Agilent Technologies, Inc. are among the prominent market players offering innovative tools and platforms for DNA methylation analysis.
  • The global DNA methylation detection technology market can be considered to be in the mature growth stage of its lifecycle.