SANTA CLARA, Calif. & SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 1, 2005--Affymetrix Inc. (Nasdaq:AFFX) and PathWork Informatics Inc. announced today that Affymetrix has granted PathWork long-term non-exclusive access to its microarray technology to develop and market in-vitro diagnostic tests for cancer. Under the agreement, PathWork has the right to use Affymetrix microarray technology for the development of tests for cancer of unknown primary, as well as the option to develop other cancer tests. The resulting microarray products would enable clinicians to provide more efficient and complete methods to diagnose, classify and manage cancer.
The collaboration, reached under the Powered by Affymetrix(TM) program, allows PathWork to incorporate Affymetrix' patented arrays into PathWork Oncology Suites, the company's diagnostic kits currently under development. PathWork is creating next-generation cancer diagnostics that help oncologists make accurate diagnoses, informed prognoses, and optimal treatment decisions for their patients. The company's first three product candidates focus on metastatic tumors, as well as prostate cancer and colon cancer.
