Bayer and Burning Rock collaborate to increase patient access to precision cancer medicines
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Burning Rock Biotech (NASDAQ: BNR) has announced a collaboration with Bayer to develop next-generation sequencing (NGS)-based companion diagnostic assays (CDx) in China. This partnership aims to enhance diagnostic methods and enable better treatment choices for cancer patients. The collaboration will focus on developing CDx products for Bayer's precision cancer therapies. Burning Rock's CEO, Mr. Han, emphasized the commitment to global development in cancer diagnosis and treatment, aiming to set high standards and provide more effective treatment options through this partnership.
Positive
- Burning Rock's collaboration with Bayer, a global biopharmaceutical leader, enhances credibility.
- Focus on developing NGS-based CDx products, aligning with innovative cancer therapies.
- Potential for increased market presence and revenue in China through advanced diagnostic methods.
- Commitment to high-quality precision diagnostics can establish Burning Rock as a key player in oncology.
- Integration of resources and expertise may lead to significant advancements in cancer treatment.
Negative
- No specific financial details or immediate revenue impacts disclosed.
- Relying on collaboration success, which carries inherent risks and uncertainties.
- Focus on the Chinese market may limit broader global immediate impact.
News Market Reaction
On the day this news was published, BNR declined 5.30%, reflecting a notable negative market reaction.
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GUANGZHOU, China, May 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Burning Rock Biotech Limited (NASDAQ: BNR and LSE: BNR, the “Company” or “Burning Rock”) has recently announced a collaboration with Bayer to develop next-generation sequencing (NGS)-based companion diagnostic assays (CDx), aiming to provide diagnostic methods, to enable treatment choice for patients with cancer in China, while driving innovation and development in cancer therapy. This collaboration will focus on the development of companion diagnostic products in China, jointly developing NGS-based CDx for Bayer's growing portfolio of precision cancer therapies.
“We are delighted to have established a companion diagnostics collaboration with Bayer, a global leader in the biopharmaceutical industry. Burning Rock is committed to the comprehensive development of companion diagnostics on a global scale, and we believe that through the integration of our resources and expertise in the field of cancer diagnosis and treatment, this collaboration will set a standard and high-quality model for the joint development of precision diagnostics. We aim to make a greater contribution to the advancement of precision oncology, providing more effective treatment options for patients and setting new benchmarks in the medical field,” said Mr. Han, Founder and CEO of Burning Rock.
About Burning Rock
Burning Rock is a biotechnology company that focuses on the application of next generation sequencing (NGS) technology in the field of precision oncology. Its business consists of 1) NGS-based therapy selection testing for late-stage cancer patients, 2) Global pharmaceutical services on biomarker detection and companion diagnostics developing, and 3) Early cancer detection.
For more information, please visit: us.brbiotech.com
Enquiries:
Contact: IR@brbiotech.com
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