Cardiff, UK – 27 May 2015 – EKF Diagnostics will be exhibiting its range of molecular diagnostics products supporting personalized medicine in cancer at the 2015 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) annual meeting, 29th May to 2nd June, McCormick Place, Chicago, Illinois. Here 30,000 oncology professionals from around the world will be brought together to discuss the very latest in treatment modalities, therapies and research in the field, in order to apply this knowledge to enhance cancer patient care.
EKF subsidiary, Selah Genomics’ newly introduced PrecisionPath™ next generation sequencing (NGS) technology cancer test will be a key focus on Booth #19141. This first commercially available NGS panel molecular test priced under US$1000, which was recently launched in partnership with Greenville Health systems (GHS), paves the way for accessible, low-cost personalized medicine in colon cancer. At ASCO, key personnel from Selah Genomics will be on hand to discuss how PrecisionPath™ can help oncologists select the most effective treatment options for a patient based on the specific molecular profile of their tumor.
Also to be exhibited on the EKF booth, will be EKF Molecular Diagnostics’ PointMan™ DNA enrichment kits for the ultra-low level detection of cancer gene mutations in both tissue and blood biopsies. These include kits for enrichment of cancer biomarkers, such as KRAS, BRAF, EGFR, JAK2 and ESR1. Notably, data has recently been presented which identifies PointMan™ technology as an easy and useful method for non-invasively determining plasma EGFR T790M mutation status in late stage lung cancer patients [1].
Reference:
1. Nishikawa, S. et al. Non-invasive analysis for T790M mutations of EGFR using a selective amplification method. American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Annual Meeting 2015.
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EKF Diagnostics Holdings plc, which includes the EKF Diagnostics, EKF Molecular, Stanbio Laboratory, Separation Technology Inc., DiaSpect and Selah Genomics brands, specializes in the development, production and worldwide distribution of point-of-care blood analyzers for use in the detection and management of diabetes, anemia, lactate and kidney related diseases. Its new molecular division, EKF Molecular Diagnostics, focuses on technology used within the development of companion diagnostics, specifically within oncology. EKF products are sold in more than 100 countries around the globe, through a network of specialist distributors.
Point-of-care diagnostics: EKF Diagnostics designs and manufactures world-class diagnostic devices, as well as distributing rapid test kits for infectious diseases and pregnancy. The EKF analyzer range is used widely in GP surgeries, pharmacies, blood banks, sports clinics, hospitals and laboratories for glucose, lactate, hemoglobin, hematocrit and HbA1c measurement.
Central laboratory: EKF, through its wholly owned subsidiary, Stanbio Laboratory (Boerne, Texas, USA), manufactures a comprehensive range of clinical chemistry reagents. In addition, EKF Life Sciences (Elkhart, Indiana, USA) manufactures enzymes used in reagent development and also provides contract fermentation facilities.
Molecular Diagnostics: In March 2013 EKF set up a new division to focus on molecular and companion diagnostics following the acquisition of UK-based 360 Genomics. EKF Molecular Diagnostics’ technology, PointMan™, is capable of detecting mutant genes from tiny biopsy and blood samples and has recently entered a partnership with the world renowned cancer research center at Massachusetts General Hospital, USA.
EKF Diagnostics’ strengths lie in its multi-national research and manufacturing facilities, teams of experienced analysts and engineers in Germany, Ireland, USA and the UK, and a board led by some of world’s foremost authorities in medical diagnostics.
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