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DermTech, Inc. (NASDAQ: DMTK) has announced plans to explore strategic alternatives to maximize stockholder value, including potential acquisitions, mergers, or sales of assets. The company is also implementing a restructuring plan to reduce expenses, resulting in a significant workforce reduction of approximately 56%. DermTech will not host a first-quarter 2024 earnings conference call due to these developments.
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DermTech, Inc. (NASDAQ: DMTK) granted 26,240 restricted stock units to new employees under its 2022 Inducement Plan. The units will vest over 4 years, with 25% vesting in 2025 and the remaining 75% in equal quarterly installments until 2028.
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DermTech, Inc. (DMTK) presents groundbreaking research at the 2024 AAD Annual Meeting, showcasing the ability of non-invasive gene expression analyses to rule out melanoma in patients with Fitzpatrick skin types IV-VI and detecting somatic mutations in healthy-appearing sun-exposed skin as an indicator of increased skin cancer risk.
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DermTech, Inc. (NASDAQ: DMTK) reported strong financial results for the fourth quarter of 2023, with a 38% increase in test revenue and a 31% increase in total revenue. The average selling price (ASP) for the DermTech Melanoma Test (DMT) rose by 55% year-over-year. The company plans to focus on revenue growth in 2024 and has achieved significant cost reductions. Despite a decline in billable sample volume, DermTech remains optimistic about its technology's impact on melanoma evaluation and healthcare costs.
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DermTech, Inc. (NASDAQ: DMTK) will host a conference call on February 29, 2024, to discuss its fourth-quarter 2023 operating and financial results. Participants can register to ask questions or listen to the webcast.
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DermTech, Inc. (NASDAQ: DMTK) announced additional restructuring actions to prioritize revenue growth, streamline operations, and reduce overall operating expenses. The company expects to achieve approximately $40 million in total operating expense reductions compared to fiscal 2022. This will result in a workforce reduction of approximately 30 employees, or approximately 15 percent of DermTech’s workforce. The CEO, Bret Christensen, emphasized the commitment to rigorous capital allocation in support of revenue growth and finding additional operating efficiencies in 2024.
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DermTech, Inc. (NASDAQ: DMTK) reported positive results from a study demonstrating the effectiveness of the DermTech Melanoma Test (DMT) in ruling out melanoma for all skin types. The study showed a negative predictive value (NPV) higher than 99% regardless of skin type, indicating the test's ability to non-invasively rule out melanoma in patients with suspicious pigmented lesions.
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DermTech, Inc. announces discontinuation of optional TERT promoter mutation testing for its DermTech Melanoma Test (DMT) effective March 1, 2024. Multiple studies, including the recently completed Trust 2 Study, confirmed the DMT's high negative predictive value (NPV) of 99% or higher. The TERT promoter mutation assay was found to have limited impact on decision-making when evaluating pigmented lesions for melanoma. The DMT will now consist of the foundational gene expression assay for LINC00518 and PRAME, maintaining its high NPV.
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DermTech, Inc. (DMTK) reported positive topline results from its Trust 2 Study, demonstrating the powerful clinical utility of the DermTech Melanoma Test (DMT) as a rule-out test for melanoma. The study showed a negative predictive value (NPV) of higher than 99%, reaffirming the DMT's real-world clinical utility and providing actionable genomic information for clinicians and patients. The study also indicated that the DMT may help reduce healthcare costs and support re-engagement with payers for reimbursement.
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DermTech, Inc. (NASDAQ: DMTK) granted 15 new employees restricted stock units representing the right to receive up to 56,230 shares of the Company’s common stock under its 2022 Inducement Equity Incentive Plan. The units will vest over 4 years, subject to continued employment, in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4).
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dermtech is a molecular diagnostic dermatology company focused on developing non-invasive gene expression tests to aid the clinical diagnosis of skin cancer and other skin conditions. dermtech operates a clia (clinical laboratory improvement amendments) licensed laboratory located at the company’s la jolla, ca headquarters. dermtech’s technology allows for the analysis of skin biopsy samples collected non-invasively using an adhesive patch. current dermatologic diagnosis is primarily based on subjective visual pattern recognition that is prone to error and results in a substantial number of unnecessary surgical procedures. dermtech’s pigmented lesion assay (pla) provides physicians with a non-invasive option for the biopsy of clinically atypical pigmented lesions using an adhesive patch rather than a scalpel. dermtech provides highly accurate, objective information to the physician to improve patient care and comfort and reduce costs. the pla is used for the detection of melanoma in at