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The Caris Precision Oncology Alliance Welcomes UAMS Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute

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Caris Life Sciences (NASDAQ: CAI) announced on Dec 2, 2025 that the UAMS Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute joined the Caris Precision Oncology Alliance (Caris POA).

The Caris POA now includes 98 centers, including 45 NCI‑designated cancer centers. Members gain access to Caris' multimodal molecular profiling (genomic, transcriptomic, proteomic) and a large matched clinico‑genomic database containing data from hundreds of thousands of cancer patients with tens of billions of data points per patient to support biomarker‑driven research and trial matching.

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  • Network size: Caris POA now comprises 98 centers
  • NCI presence: 45 NCI‑designated cancer centers in network
  • Database scale: matched data from hundreds of thousands of patients

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News Market Reaction – CAI

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$7.74B Market Cap
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In the Dec 2 session, CAI gained 0.23%, reflecting a mild positive market reaction. Our momentum scanner triggered 7 alerts that day, indicating moderate trading interest and price volatility.

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Market Context

This announcement adds the UAMS Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute to the Caris Precision Onco...
Analysis

This announcement adds the UAMS Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute to the Caris Precision Oncology Alliance, raising membership to 98 centers with 45 NCI-designated institutions. It underscores Caris’ strategy of pairing comprehensive molecular profiling with a large multimodal database spanning hundreds of thousands of patients and tens of billions of data points per patient. Historically, similar network and research updates produced modest stock moves, so investors may track how this broader ecosystem supports case volumes, trial access, and future data-driven initiatives.

Key Figures

Caris POA members: 98 centers NCI-designated centers: 45 centers Multi-modal database scale: Hundreds of thousands of patients +5 more
8 metrics
Caris POA members 98 centers Total members in Caris Precision Oncology Alliance after UAMS addition
NCI-designated centers 45 centers NCI-designated cancer centers within Caris POA network
Multi-modal database scale Hundreds of thousands of patients Caris database with matched molecular and clinical outcomes
Data density Tens of billions of data points per patient Multi-modal database detail level described for Caris POA members
UAMS students 3,485 students Total students at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Medical residents and fellows 915 medical residents and fellows Training programs at UAMS
Dental residents 7 dental residents Dental residency positions at UAMS
UAMS employees More than 11,000 employees Size of UAMS workforce, including physicians

Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: Dec 04 (Positive)
Pattern 5 events
Date Event Sentiment 24h Move Catalyst
Dec 04 Scientific presentations Positive +3.0% Announcement of 19 breast cancer studies to be presented at SABCS.
Dec 02 Partnership expansion Positive +0.2% UAMS Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute joins Caris POA network.
Nov 21 Education program Positive +0.3% Selection of 15 fellows for Caris POA Fellows Forum with database access.
Nov 17 Investor outreach Neutral -0.6% Plans to attend multiple Q4 2025 healthcare investor conferences.
Nov 05 Earnings, guidance Positive -6.3% Q3 2025 beat with strong revenue growth and higher full-year guidance.

24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.

Pattern Detected

Stock often reacted modestly to strategic/partnership news (Caris POA, fellows program, conference participation) with small moves, while a strong earnings beat coincided with a short-term negative reaction.

Recent Company History

Over the last few months, Caris reported strong growth in Q3 2025, with higher revenue and improved profitability, yet the stock fell 6.32% the next day, showing a divergence from positive financials. Strategic and scientific updates tied to the Caris Precision Oncology Alliance, including new fellows and SABCS presentations, drew small positive moves of 0.23%, 0.25%, and 3.05%. The UAMS alliance fits this pattern of incremental network expansion news producing relatively modest price responses.

Key Terms

precision oncology, biomarker-driven, molecular testing standards, molecular profiling, +4 more
8 terms
precision oncology medical
"work together to advance precision oncology and biomarker-driven research."
Precision oncology uses detailed biological information from a patient’s tumor—like genetic changes or specific markers—to choose treatments most likely to work for that individual, much like tailoring a suit to a person’s measurements instead of selling one-size-fits-all clothing. It matters to investors because these targeted approaches can improve treatment success, support premium pricing and companion diagnostic tests, and shorten development and approval timelines, creating focused markets with both higher potential returns and specialized risks.
biomarker-driven medical
"advance precision oncology and biomarker-driven research."
An approach where medical decisions—like choosing patients for a treatment or designing a clinical trial—are guided by measurable biological signs (such as a gene change, protein level, or imaging result). For investors, biomarker-driven programs can raise the odds of clinical success, shrink development costs and speed regulatory review by targeting therapies to the people most likely to benefit, much like using a map to find the best route instead of driving aimlessly.
molecular testing standards medical
"members establish and refine molecular testing standards through collaborative research"
Molecular testing standards are the agreed methods and quality checks that ensure lab tests which examine DNA, RNA, proteins, or other biological molecules produce accurate and repeatable results. Like a trusted recipe and checklist in a kitchen, they cover how samples are handled, how results are measured, and how mistakes are caught. Investors care because strong standards reduce regulatory risk, speed approvals, build market trust, and affect a test-maker’s costs and revenue potential.
molecular profiling medical
"Using Caris molecular profiling, which includes comprehensive genomic, transcriptomic, and proteomic data"
Molecular profiling is a laboratory analysis that reads a patient’s disease at the level of genes, proteins or other molecules to reveal its specific characteristics—think of it as reading the instruction manual for a tumor or condition. For investors, it matters because the results guide which targeted treatments, diagnostics or tests will be used, shaping clinical demand, regulatory approval paths and potential revenue for companies developing precision medicines and companion tests.
genomic medical
"includes comprehensive genomic, transcriptomic, and proteomic data"
Relating to an organism’s genome — the complete set of DNA instructions that determine traits and biological functions — and to the study or use of that information. For investors, genomic technologies and data underpin diagnostics, targeted medicines, and personalized treatments, shaping potential market size, product timelines, and regulatory risk; think of it as reading an instruction manual to design precise medical products, which can speed innovation but also bring scientific and approval uncertainty.
transcriptomic medical
"includes comprehensive genomic, transcriptomic, and proteomic data"
Transcriptomic describes anything related to the transcriptome — the complete set of RNA messages a cell or tissue makes at a given time, which shows which genes are actively being used. Think of it like a snapshot of which recipes are being cooked in a kitchen; for investors, transcriptomic data matters because it helps identify drug targets, predict treatment response, and validate whether a therapy is affecting biology as intended, all of which can change a company’s development prospects and valuation.
proteomic medical
"includes comprehensive genomic, transcriptomic, and proteomic data"
Proteomic describes something related to the large-scale study of proteins—the working parts inside cells that carry out functions and signal changes. For investors, proteomic work can reveal new drug targets, diagnostic tests or biomarkers that change a company’s potential revenue and risk profile; think of it like analyzing all ingredients in a recipe to find which ones can be improved or swapped to make a better product.
Level 1 trauma center medical
"UAMS is the only adult Level 1 trauma center in the state."
A level 1 trauma center is a hospital designated to provide the highest level of emergency care for life-threatening injuries, with around-the-clock specialists, advanced equipment, and the ability to handle the most complex cases. For investors, its presence signals high-capability services that can drive steady patient volumes, attract specialized staff and research funding, and support premium reimbursement rates—similar to a flagship store that draws customers and prestige to a brand.

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IRVING, Texas, Dec. 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Caris Life Sciences® (NASDAQ: CAI), a leading, patient-centric, next-generation AI TechBio company and precision medicine pioneer, today announced that the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute has joined the Caris Precision Oncology Alliance™ (Caris POA). The Caris POA is a global network of top cancer centers and research groups that work together to advance precision oncology and biomarker-driven research.

"It is great to welcome UAMS to the Caris POA. Their unwavering commitment to excellence perfectly aligns with our commitment to advance biomarker-driven precision oncology," said James Hamrick, MD, MPH, Chairman of the Caris POA. "Together, we will leverage shared data and cutting-edge AI to accelerate research and translate it into personalized care for patients in Arkansas and around the world." 

Caris POA members establish and refine molecular testing standards through collaborative research designed to improve clinical outcomes for cancer patients. By harnessing Caris' advanced AI-driven bioinformatics and machine learning platform and a vast multi-modal database, the Caris POA accelerates discovery and translates innovative findings into more effective, personalized patient care.

The Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is a cancer research and treatment center located in Little Rock, Arkansas. Supported by nationally recognized physicians, scientists and cancer experts offering comprehensive, research-driven care for patients across the nation with the most common to the rarest and most complex diseases. 

"Joining the Caris Precision Oncology Alliance strengthens our ability to bring the most advanced, data-driven cancer care to patients in Arkansas and beyond," said Michael Birrer, M.D., Ph.D., director of the UAMS Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute. "This collaboration allows us to contribute to, and benefit from, a global network of leading institutions using precision medicine to accelerate discoveries and deliver truly personalized cancer treatment."

With the newest addition, the Caris POA now comprises 98 cancer centers, academic institutions, research consortia, and healthcare systems, including 45 NCI-designated cancer centers, all collaborating to advance precision oncology and biomarker-driven research. Using Caris molecular profiling, which includes comprehensive genomic, transcriptomic, and proteomic data, Caris aims to empower its network to prioritize therapeutic options and identify beneficial clinical trial opportunities for patients. Caris POA members can also participate in an expanding range of biomarker-directed trials sponsored by biopharmaceutical companies. Furthermore, Caris POA institutions have access to one of the industry's largest and most detailed multi-modal databases, containing matched molecular and clinical outcomes data from hundreds of thousands of cancer patients, with tens of billions of data points per patient.

About Caris Life Sciences
Caris Life Sciences® (Caris) is a leading, patient-centric, next-generation AI TechBio company and precision medicine pioneer that is actively developing and commercializing innovative solutions to transform healthcare. Through comprehensive molecular profiling (Whole Exome and Whole Transcriptome Sequencing) and the application of advanced AI and machine learning algorithms at scale, Caris has created the large-scale, multimodal clinico-genomic database and computing capability needed to analyze and further unravel the molecular complexity of disease. This convergence of next-generation sequencing, AI and machine learning technologies, and high-performance computing provides a differentiated platform to develop the latest generation of advanced precision medicine diagnostic solutions for early detection, diagnosis, monitoring, therapy selection and drug development. 

Caris was founded with a vision to realize the potential of precision medicine in order to improve the human condition.  Headquartered in Irving, Texas, Caris has offices in Phoenix, New York, Cambridge (MA), Tokyo, Japan and Basel, Switzerland. Caris or its distributor partners provide services in the U.S. and other international markets. 

About University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
UAMS is the state's only health sciences university, with colleges of Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, Health Professions and Public Health; a graduate school; a hospital; a main campus in Little Rock; a Northwest Arkansas regional campus in Fayetteville; a statewide network of regional campuses; and eight institutes: the Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute, Jackson T. Stephens Spine & Neurosciences Institute, Harvey & Bernice Jones Eye Institute, Psychiatric Research Institute, Donald W. Reynolds Institute on Aging, Translational Research Institute, Institute for Digital Health & Innovation and the Institute for Community Health Innovation. UAMS includes UAMS Health, a statewide health system that encompasses all of UAMS' clinical enterprise. UAMS is the only adult Level 1 trauma center in the state. UAMS has 3,485 students, 915 medical residents and fellows, and seven dental residents. It is the state's largest public employer with more than 11,000 employees, including 1,200 physicians who provide care to patients at UAMS, its regional campuses, Arkansas Children's, the VA Medical Center and Baptist Health.

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You should not rely upon forward-looking statements as predictions of future events. Although we believe that the expectations reflected in these forward-looking statements are reasonable based on information currently available to us, we cannot guarantee that the future results, discoveries, levels of activity, performance or events and circumstances reflected in forward-looking statements will be achieved or occur. Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties, some of which are beyond our control. Risks and uncertainties that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those indicated or implied by the forward-looking statements in this press release include, among other things: developments in the precision medicine industry; our future financial performance, results of operations or other operational results or metrics; development, analytical and clinical validation, timing and performance of future solutions by us and our competitors; commercial market acceptance for our solutions, including acceptance of preventive as well as diagnostic testing paradigms, and our ability to meet resulting demand; the rapidly evolving competitive environment in which we operate; third-party payer reimbursement and coverage decisions related to our solutions; risks related to data management, storage, and processing capabilities and our ability to integrate and deploy artificial intelligence and advanced data analytics technologies; our ability to protect and enhance our intellectual property; regulatory requirements, decisions or approvals (including the timing and conditions thereof) related to our solutions; reliance on third-party suppliers; risks related to data security, patient privacy, and compliance with healthcare data protection regulations as well as potential cybersecurity threats to our data platforms; our compliance with laws and regulations; the outcome of government investigations and litigation; risks related to our indebtedness; and our ability to hire and retain key personnel as well as risks, uncertainties, and other factors described in the section titled "Risk Factors" and elsewhere in our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed on or about November 5, 2025, and in our other filings we make with the SEC from time to time. We undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statements to reflect changes in events, circumstances or our beliefs after the date of this press release, except as required by law. 

Caris Life Sciences Media:
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214.294.5606

UAMS Media: 
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Wireless phone: 501-951-7260
leslie@uams.edu

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FAQ

What did Caris announce about UAMS on Dec 2, 2025 (CAI)?

Caris announced that UAMS Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute joined the Caris Precision Oncology Alliance.

How many centers are in the Caris POA after UAMS joined (CAI)?

The Caris POA now comprises 98 cancer centers, academic institutions and health systems.

How many NCI‑designated centers are in the Caris POA (CAI)?

There are 45 NCI‑designated cancer centers participating in the Caris POA.

What types of molecular data does Caris provide to POA members (CAI)?

Caris provides comprehensive molecular profiling including genomic, transcriptomic, and proteomic data.

How large is the Caris clinico‑genomic database available to POA members (CAI)?

Members can access matched molecular and outcomes data from hundreds of thousands of cancer patients with tens of billions of data points per patient.

Will UAMS participation affect clinical trial access for patients in Arkansas (CAI)?

UAMS members can participate in biomarker‑directed trials accessible through the Caris POA network, potentially expanding trial options for patients.