The MMRF CoMMpass Study Drives New Discoveries in Multiple Myeloma
NORWALK, Conn., /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation (MMRF) announced new discoveries driven by its landmark CoMMpass StudySM into defining myeloma subtypes, identifying novel therapeutic targets for drug discovery, and more accurately predicting high-risk disease. Thirty-two research abstracts are to be presented at the 60th American Society of Hematology (ASH) Annual Meeting & Exposition in San Diego using data from the MMRF CoMMpass StudySM—the largest genomic data set of any cancer and one of the most highly published studies in multiple myeloma, with more than 80 abstracts and papers to date. "Multiple myeloma is a cancer with a high degree of genetic variation from patient to patient, and while we know thanks to CoMMpass that there are at least 12 distinct subtypes, we still are uncovering what drives each independent subtype," said Jonathan Keats, PhD, of the Translational Genomics Research Institute. "Thanks to the MMRF's leadership and initiative to take on the incredible task of building CoMMpass and making the data public for researchers to freely access, we are continuing to identify and understand these drivers, which is crucial for helping us better treat each patient." Several highlights include:
"We envision a future where each individual patient gets exactly the right treatment based on their specific disease profile, a reality that we're getting closer to achieving," said Paul Giusti, President and CEO at the MMRF. "With more than 80 abstracts and papers, CoMMpass continues to be an incredibly rich resource for driving new discoveries and progress for patients that brings us closer to this future, and we are thrilled to see so many researchers drawing from it as a resource." About the MMRF CoMMpass StudySM The MMRF CoMMpass Study opened in July of 2011 and now includes 1,150 patients from 76 in the United States, Canada and European Union. Data from the MMRF CoMMpass Study is made available to researchers via the MMRF's Researcher Gateway (http://research.themmrf.org), an online, open-access portal designed to make key genomic and clinical data available for additional study. The MMRF CoMMpass Study is being supported through a public-private partnership of patient donors and industry partners, including Takeda Oncology, Amgen, Bristol-Myers Squibb, Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and Janssen Diagnostics. Additional collaborating research partners include the Translational Genomics Research Institute, Van Andel Research Institute and GNS Healthcare. Please visit www.themmrf.org/research-partners/the-commpass-study to learn more about the study. About Multiple Myeloma About the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation (MMRF) Media Contacts View original content:http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/the-mmrf-commpass-study-drives-new-discoveries-in-multiple-myeloma-300758591.html SOURCE Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation |