OMAHA, Neb., March 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Transgenomic, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: TBIO - News), a leading global genetic analysis company, today announced that it has entered into agreements with two major Pharmaceutical companies for three Phase II trials representing more than $500,000 in the first half of 2008.
“These new contracts and our growing pharmaceutical partnerships and project commitments reflect increasing customer validation of our unique mutation discovery and detection service capabilities,” said Craig Tuttle, Transgenomic President and Chief Executive Officer. “We are focused on generating continued strong momentum in our Pharmacogenomics business and will continue fueling this growth through the recent addition of new business development professionals to expand our selling efforts. To complement our mutation detection expertise, we also have strong capabilities in biomarker development and mutation detection in cancer pathway genes which will aid in the development of true personalized medicine for our pharma partners.”
About Transgenomic:
Transgenomic is a global biotechnology company that provides unique products and services for automated high sensitivity genetic variation and mutation analysis. Their offerings include systems, products, discovery and laboratory testing services to the academic and medical research, clinical laboratory and pharmaceutical markets in the fields of pharmacogenomics and personalized medicine. Specific offerings include WAVE® DHPLC Systems, related consumables and assay kits, cytogenetics automated systems, Transgenomic Molecular Clinical Reference Laboratory and Pharmacogenomics Research Services. Transgenomic’s two laboratory services divisions utilize these technologies and expertise to provide a menu of mutation scanning tests for over 700 cancer-associated genes and more than 60 validated diagnostic tests to meet the needs of pharmaceutical and biotech companies, research and clinical laboratories, physicians and patients. For more information about the innovative systems, products and services offered by Transgenomic, please visit: http://www.transgenomic.com.
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Source: Transgenomic, Inc.
