LOS ANGELES, Nov. 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Response Genetics, Inc. today announced its President and CEO, Kathleen Danenberg, will provide a business overview, including an update on its Excision-Repair Cross-Complementing 1 (ERCC-1) molecular diagnostic test, at the Rodman & Renshaw 9th Annual Healthcare Conference at the Palace Hotel in New York City November 5-7. Ms. Danenberg will present today at 4:25 p.m. ET.
The presentation will be made available by webcast and can be accessed on the Media page of Response Genetics' website at www.responsegenetics.com.
Response Genetics, Inc. announced last week that it plans to make its test for ERCC-1 gene expression for platin-based chemotherapy resistance available to selected institutions and clinical practice groups in the first quarter of 2008. The initial launch will allow gathering of additional data about the utility of ERCC-1 in the treatment of Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC); clinical practice activities such as sample acquisition, logistics, patient and physician communication; and the use of the test in normal clinical practice related to NSCLC.
About Response Genetics, Inc.
Response Genetics, Inc. ("RGI") is engaged in the research and development of pharmacogenomic cancer diagnostic tests based on its proprietary and patented technologies. RGI's technologies enable extraction and analysis of genetic information from genes derived from tumor samples stored as formalin-fixed and paraffin embedded specimens. RGI currently generates revenue primarily from the sales of its proprietary analytical pharmacogenomic testing services of clinical trial specimens to the pharmaceutical industry. The company was founded in 1999 and its principal headquarters are located in Los Angeles, California. For more information, please visit www.responsegenetics.com.
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