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Biodesix Announces New Master Collaborative Research Agreement with Leading US Cancer Center

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Monday, March 25, 2024
Science, Biotechnology, Research, Oncology, Health, Medical Devices, Health Technology, Genetics, PCR, Genomics, EVP, International, Biomarker, Cancer, Proteomics, MCRA, Bio-Rad Laboratories, MSRA, MSK

Biodesix, Inc. (Nasdaq: BDSX), a leading diagnostic solutions company with a focus in lung diseases, today announced that it has entered into a new master collaborative research agreement (MCRA) with Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) under which the teams will collaborate on a development plan for diagnostic tests aimed at improving the treatment of cancer.

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  • Biodesix, Inc. (Nasdaq: BDSX), a leading diagnostic solutions company with a focus in lung diseases, today announced that it has entered into a new master collaborative research agreement (MCRA) with Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) under which the teams will collaborate on a development plan for diagnostic tests aimed at improving the treatment of cancer.
  • Biodesix will utilize its array of genomics, proteomics, and data mining capabilities with the aim of developing and commercializing oncology biomarker assays in collaboration with MSK .
  • “The expansion of our previous master sponsored research agreement (MSRA) into a master collaborative research agreement with MSK is a significant milestone for Biodesix and for biomarkers in oncology diagnostics.
  • Biodesix looks forward to co-developing and validating new test concepts under these agreements,” said Scott Hutton, CEO, Biodesix.

Tom Oxley to Keynote 2024 Bioelectronic Medicine Forum in New York City

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
General partnership, Patient, Beckman Coulter, Skin, MCRA, Litre, Mount Sinai Health System, Movement

NEW YORK, March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Neurotech Reports , the publisher of the Neurotech Business Report and BioElectRx Business Report newsletters, announced that the Seventh Annual Bioelectronic Medicine Forum will take place on April 5, 2024.

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  • NEW YORK, March 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Neurotech Reports , the publisher of the Neurotech Business Report and BioElectRx Business Report newsletters, announced that the Seventh Annual Bioelectronic Medicine Forum will take place on April 5, 2024.
  • The keynote speaker at this year's event is Tom Oxley, CEO of Synchron and an interventional neurologist at Mount Sinai Health System.
  • For more information on the 2024 Bioelectronic Medicine Forum, contact Neurotech Reports at 415 546 1259 or visit this link: http://neurotechreports.com/pages/bioelectronic-medicine-forum.html .
  • Photo caption: Tom Oxley, Ph.D., M.D., will keynote the 2024 Bioelectronic Medicine Forum on April 5, 2024 in New York City.

MCRA Announces the Hiring of FDA Statistician for Diagnostic Devices

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Thursday, February 22, 2024
Computer, Senior, AI, Data monitoring committee, FDA, CDRH, Radiology, Regulatory affairs, Contract research organization, Patient, Biostatistics, Knowledge, Device, MCRA, Artificial intelligence, Medical device

WASHINGTON, Feb. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- MCRA, the leading privately held independent medical device, diagnostics, and biologics Clinical Research Organization (CRO) and advisory firm is pleased to announce the hiring of FDA Mathematical Statistician for Diagnostic Devices, Chava Zibman, Ph.D., as Principal Statistician, Diagnostics at MCRA.

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  • WASHINGTON, Feb. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- MCRA, the leading privately held independent medical device, diagnostics, and biologics Clinical Research Organization (CRO) and advisory firm is pleased to announce the hiring of FDA Mathematical Statistician for Diagnostic Devices, Chava Zibman, Ph.D., as Principal Statistician, Diagnostics at MCRA.
  • MCRA hires FDA Mathematical Statistician, Diagnostic Devices Chava Zibman Ph.D. as Principal Statistician, Diagnostics.
  • Dr. Zibman brings over fifteen years of statistical experience and over ten years of direct FDA experience to the position, working in the Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH).
  • I am eager to help MCRA grow as the preferred consulting firm for companies seeking statistical assistance for their diagnostic devices."

MCRA Assists Curiteva Inc. with FDA 510(k) Clearance for Inspire 3D Printed Trabecular PEEK Lumbar Interbody Fusion System

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024
Engineering, Architecture, PEEK, FDA, Food, 3D, Spine, Contract research organization, Health, Fused filament fabrication, MCRA, 3D printing

MCRA aids Curiteva with 510(k) clearance from FDA for Inspire 3D Printed Trabecular PEEK Lumbar Interbody Fusion System.

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  • MCRA aids Curiteva with 510(k) clearance from FDA for Inspire 3D Printed Trabecular PEEK Lumbar Interbody Fusion System.
  • Curiteva partnered with MCRA previously on Inspire Trabecular PEEK Cervical Interbody Fusion System in February 2023, which also received FDA clearance.
  • MCRA's Spine Regulatory team engaged with Curiteva for the Inspire 3D Printed Trabecular PEEK Lumbar Interbody Fusion System for use in anterior, transforaminal, posterior, and lateral lumbar interbody fusion procedures.
  • Justin Eggleton, Vice President, Head of Musculoskeletal Regulatory Affairs at MCRA, said "MCRA is honored to have collaborated on the pioneering project of Curiteva's Inspire 3D Printed Trabecular PEEK Lumbar Interbody Fusion System with HAFUSE Technology and the resulting FDA clearance.

Groundbreaking Innovation in Musculoskeletal Healthcare Takes Center Stage at AAOS 2024 Annual Meeting: CytexOrtho Named OrthoPitch Technology Competition Winner

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Wednesday, February 14, 2024
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SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) named CytexOrtho the winner of the inaugural OrthoPitch Technology Competition during the AAOS 2024 Annual Meeting in San Francisco.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) named CytexOrtho the winner of the inaugural OrthoPitch Technology Competition during the AAOS 2024 Annual Meeting in San Francisco.
  • Through the competition, the AAOS, the world's largest medical association of musculoskeletal specialists, aims to fuel innovation and foster advancements with the potential to improve or transform existing standards of orthopaedic care.
  • "Being named winner of the first OrthoPitch competition validates the hard work our team at CytexOrtho has devoted to helping patients through this technology," Dr. Estes said.
  • Ultimately, CytexOrtho was named the winner, impressing both the judges and audience, which contributed to the outcome via a live online vote.

MCRA Announces European Expansion

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Wednesday, January 10, 2024
Service, Patient, Notified body, Quality assurance, GDPR, Knowledge, Risk, MCRA, Medtech, Regulatory affairs, UDI, Contract research organization, Pharmaceutical industry

WASHINGTON, Jan. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- MCRA, the leading privately held independent medical device, diagnostics, and biologics Clinical Research Organization (CRO) and advisory firm is pleased to announce its expansion in Europe with three new offices in London, United Kingdom, Winterthur, Switzerland, and Eschborn, Germany.

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  • New Services and Offices in United Kingdom, Switzerland, and Germany
    In addition to these new offices, MCRA has also expanded its service offerings in Europe to accommodate growing client needs.
  • MCRA Europe now offers GDPR compliance, representative services for clinical studies and Unique Device Identifier (UDI) services in addition to its core services of Regulatory Affairs, Clinical Research and Quality Assurance.
  • Abigail Allen, Vice President, Clinical Affairs states, "Our European presence further supports our global CRO by facilitating access to European patients and utilizing our country specific knowledge and expertise to streamline approvals and trial management.
  • Anthony Viscogliosi, CEO of MCRA, states "Europe is the second largest medical device market in the world.

MCRA Announces the Hiring of New Director of Patient Access Program Operations

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023
JD, Depression, Patient, Insurance, Medtech, Obesity, Contract research organization, Health, Environment, Market access, Knowledge, Asthma, Bariatric surgery, Government, MCRA, Glaucoma, Pharmaceutical industry, Nursing

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- MCRA, the leading privately held independent medical device, diagnostics, and biologics Clinical Research Organization (CRO) and advisory firm is pleased to announce the hiring of patient access veteran, Walter Lindstrom, as the new Director of Patient Access Program Operations to its Reimbursement, Healthcare Economics, and Market Access (RHEMA) Team.

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  • WASHINGTON, Dec. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- MCRA, the leading privately held independent medical device, diagnostics, and biologics Clinical Research Organization (CRO) and advisory firm is pleased to announce the hiring of patient access veteran, Walter Lindstrom, as the new Director of Patient Access Program Operations to its Reimbursement, Healthcare Economics, and Market Access (RHEMA) Team.
  • MCRA hires patient access veteran Walter Lindstrom as  new Director of Patient Access Program Operations.
  • Having Walter join the MCRA reimbursement team will allow us to enhance our patient access program and truly enhance the value we provide to our clients."
  • Anthony Viscogliosi, CEO of MCRA, states "Investing in patient access programs highlights our commitment to better serving patients around the world.

MCRA Announces Launch of Integrated AI & Imaging Center

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Monday, November 27, 2023
Data management, Quality, Regulation, Doctor of Philosophy, MCRA, FDA, Medical device, Data collection, Contract research organization, Trial of the century, AI, Integration, Food, Digital health, Radiology

WASHINGTON, Nov. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- MCRA, the leading privately held independent medical device, diagnostics and biologics Clinical Research Organization (CRO) and advisory firm is pleased to announce the launch of its AI & Imaging Center, the first and only integrated solution, led by former FDA imaging experts covering the entire Medical Device product lifecycle.

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  • MCRA's AI & Imaging Center was developed to better meet the emerging and complex needs of imaging technologies.
  • Led by former FDA regulatory and imaging operations experts, the Integrated AI & Imaging Center provides critical services to medical device clients developing AI/ML enabled devices and novel imaging technologies.
  • As a fully integrated solution, MCRA AI & Imaging Center utilizes well-established zero print, state of the art imaging analysis and data management software with 24/7 support for clients and network specialists.
  • Anthony Viscogliosi, CEO of MCRA says "The MCRA AI & Imaging Center truly integrates our deep regulatory experience with clinical study execution, technology and performance testing.

MCRA Announces the Hiring of Former FDA Leadership to Advance its Regenerative Medicine Expertise

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023
Regenerative medicine, Associate, Regulatory affairs, Device, Quality assurance, OTP, Clinical trial, Plasma, Tissue, CBER, Patient, CDRH, FDA, Biomedical engineering, Advanced manufacturing, Combination, SVP, Knowledge, Health, MCRA, Medical device, Research, Computer security, Iris, Policy

Dr. Yong and Dr. Marklein bring nearly two decades of FDA regulatory experience to MCRA – making them predominant leaders in this rapidly expanding area of medicine.

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  • Dr. Yong and Dr. Marklein bring nearly two decades of FDA regulatory experience to MCRA – making them predominant leaders in this rapidly expanding area of medicine.
  • Dr. Yong states, "I am thrilled to be joining MCRA at such a critical time for Regenerative Medicine.
  • Dr. Marklein states, "By joining MCRA, I can leverage my regulatory expertise in regenerative medicine to support our clients and drive meaningful change.
  • We are excited to welcome Carolyn and Iris to the MCRA team to foster the expansion of MCRA's focus in the regenerative medicine space."

MCRA Announces Hassan F. Abdallah as New Head of Healthcare Compliance

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023
Clinical trial, Ethics, JD, CPCM, Fraud, CCO, Health, CHC, Juris Doctor, Quality assurance, Privacy, MCRA, Audit, Computer security

MCRA is pleased to announce the hiring of Hassan F. Abdallah as the Head of Healthcare Compliance.

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  • MCRA is pleased to announce the hiring of Hassan F. Abdallah as the Head of Healthcare Compliance.
  • Hassan Abdallah is an accomplished and seasoned professional in the field of healthcare compliance.
  • Prior to joining MCRA, Mr. Abdallah served in several compliance leadership positions, overseeing compliance program development, audit representation, and corporate compliance program implementation.
  • David Lown, President of MCRA, said "MCRA began offering healthcare compliance advisory services to our clients in 2005, as we recognized an effective compliance program is a fundamental business requirement for any healthcare organization.