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Follow on Google News | Cancer Genetics, Inc Awarded 3 Qualifying Therapeutic Discovery Project Grants--Cancer Genetics, Inc (CGI) granted over $735 thousand for research and development of unique diagnostic research for cancer--
By: Cancer Genetics, Inc The Qualifying Therapeutic Discovery Project program was allotted $1 billion for credits and grants to fund projects designed to improve health and save lives. The IRS, in conjunction with the Department of Health and Human Services, reviewed applications for projects that showed significant potential to produce new and cost-saving therapies, support jobs and increase U.S. competitiveness. Projects aimed in the determination of molecular factors through the use of molecular diagnostics to guide therapeutic decisions were highly regarded in the selection process. CGI aims to develop diagnostic assays for prognosis of cancer that help to guide effective treatments and reduce healthcare costs. The funding is geared towards making testing and diagnostic services more affordable, allow for further clinical trials, and educate medical personnel on the information and usage of CGI products. Qualified Therapeutic Discovery Projects at CGI: MatBA™ A microarray-based comparative genomic hybridization (CGH) assay developed to detect chromosomal gains and losses frequently observed in mature B-cell neoplasm. In MatBA™-CLL application, DNA gains and losses in chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) are detected and physicians can utilize the results to assist in the diagnosis and prognosis of CLL. FHACT™ Used as a patented-pending diagnostic tool, FHACT™ is a DNA-FISH based assay that can identify chromosomal changes in HPV-associated cancers. FHACT™, when used as a reflex test for abnormal cytology specimens, will provide a new level of triage to patients with an HPV-positive status. By identifying the type of abnormalities and the stage of cervical cancer progression, FHACT™ can be used to determine the most suitable treatment for the patient that is the least invasive and most cost-effective FReCaD™ This FISH-based renal cancer detection (FReCaD) assay is designed to differentially diagnose the four main subtypes of renal cortical neoplasm. By detecting inherent genomic rearrangement to renal cancer subtypes, FReCaD assay allows a more accurate diagnosis and subsequently the determination of personalized clinical management leading to a higher remission rate and the prevention of disease progression. Contact: Jessica Kissen JKissen@cancergenetics.com (201) 528-9196 # # # About Cancer Genetics, Inc (CGI) Based in of Rutherford, NJ, CGI was founded by Dr. R.S.K. Chaganti in 1999 and has become an emerging leader in personalized cancer treatment. CGI’s synergistic business model provides cancer-focused diagnostic testing services to leading oncologists, pathologists, hospitals, and academics centers as well as the development of next-generation diagnostic products that leverage CGI’s unique IP in molecular genetics and oncology. Products developed by CGI are revolutionizing the management and treatment of certain cancers as well as reducing healthcare costs. The company can be found on the Internet at www.cancergenetics.com or reached at (201) 528-9200. End
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