Biodesix Announces Research Agreement with Top US Cancer Center
Aim is to develop and commercialize new pipeline oncology biomarker assay in collaboration with Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and Bio-Rad, Inc.
Biodesix, Inc., a leading data-driven diagnostic solutions company with a focus in lung disease, announced that it intends to develop a new novel minimal residual disease (MRD) test as a part of a master sponsored research agreement (MSRA) with Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK). In addition, the MSRA between MSK and Biodesix also includes the potential future development of other diagnostic tests aimed at improving the treatment of cancer.
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“The initiation of this research program with MSK is a significant milestone for Biodesix. While the initial focus will be on developing a novel MRD test for solid tumors as an addition to our pipeline, Biodesix hopes to co-develop and validate a number of new test concepts under the agreement”
“The initiation of this research program with MSK is a significant milestone for Biodesix. While the initial focus will be on developing a novel MRD test for solid tumors as an addition to our pipeline, Biodesix hopes to co-develop and validate a number of new test concepts under the agreement,” said Scott Hutton, CEO, Biodesix.
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Biodesix will utilize its array of genomics, proteomics, artificial intelligence, and machine learning capabilities with the aim of developing and commercializing oncology biomarker assays in collaboration with MSK. Initially, the teams will collaborate to develop a highly sensitive molecular MRD test on the new ddPCR™ platform, the Bio-Rad QX600™ ddPCR™ System.
“As part of Bio-Rad’s continued growth in oncology and expansion into the field of molecular MRD monitoring, we are pleased that Biodesix is utilizing the advanced multiplexing QX600™ ddPCR™ System that will be launching later this year,” said Simon May, EVP & President, Life Science Group, Bio-Rad Laboratories.
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