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Illumina Inc. (NASDAQ: ILMN) announced the inaugural Illumina Genomics Forum starting September 28, 2022, in San Diego. The event will focus on the transformative role of genomics in health care, moderated by Nobel laureate Frances Arnold. The panel will explore how genomic integration is enhancing patient care and global health equity. Notable speakers include health care leaders from various organizations. Former President Barack Obama and Bill Gates will also present keynotes on health equity and the potential of genomics. The forum runs through October 1, 2022.

Illumina, a leader in DNA sequencing, has invested in six genomics startups as part of its fifth global funding cycle through the Illumina Accelerator program. The selected startups, hailing from diverse countries, will receive seed funding, tech access, and business guidance. Illumina Accelerator has a track record of supporting 74 genomics startups, which collectively raised over $1 billion in funding. The program aims to foster innovation in genomics, with the upcoming application deadline for the next funding cycle set for October 1, 2022.

Illumina (NASDAQ: ILMN) will host its inaugural Genomics Forum in San Diego from September 28 to October 1, 2022. The event will feature a panel titled "Architecting Health's Radically New Infrastructure," moderated by Joao Bosco Oliveira, and will include prominent figures like Abasi Ene-Obong and Scott Gottlieb. Former President Barack Obama will address health equity on September 28, while Bill Gates will discuss genomics' potential on September 30. Key themes include genomic technology advancements and its role in enhancing health care outcomes.

GRAIL, LLC announced encouraging results from its PATHFINDER study on multi-cancer early detection (MCED) using a blood test. Conducted on 6,662 participants aged 50 and older, the study showed that MCED screening more than doubled cancer detection rates compared to standard methods, identifying many cancers without established screening tests. Notably, 71% of detected cancers were of types with no routine screening available, and 48% were early-stage. The test's accuracy reached 97.1% for signal origin prediction, demonstrating its potential to enhance early cancer detection.

GRAIL announced the final results from its PATHFINDER study, focusing on the Galleri multi-cancer early detection (MCED) blood test, to be presented at the ESMO Congress 2022 in Paris on September 11. The study involved 6,662 participants aged 50 and older, emphasizing the need for enhanced cancer screening. Results will highlight participant satisfaction, adherence to screening, and anxiety levels. GRAIL aims to revolutionize cancer detection by identifying multiple cancer types early, significantly improving survival rates.

Illumina (NASDAQ:ILMN) has announced a live webcast of the Innovation Roadmap session at the Illumina Genomics Forum, hosted by CEO Francis deSouza and CTO Alex Aravanis on September 29, 2022. The session is scheduled from 9:00-10:00 AM PT and will be followed by a conference call at 11:30 AM PT, where executives will discuss the roadmap and address inquiries. Investors can access the live webcast via the Investor Info section of Illumina's website. A replay of the call will be available for 30 days following the event.

Illumina (NASDAQ: ILMN) has released the full agenda for its inaugural Illumina Genomics Forum, scheduled for September 28 – October 1 in San Diego. Over 70 speakers from various fields, including former President Barack Obama and Bill Gates, will contribute to discussions on genomic health care and innovation. Key topics include personalized patient diagnosis, whole-genome sequencing, and improving healthcare outcomes. The forum aims to address significant challenges in health care and promote equitable access to genomic health.

Illumina (NASDAQ:ILMN) faces a setback as the European Commission prohibits its acquisition of GRAIL, despite prior support from the US Federal Trade Commission. The company plans to appeal this decision, asserting that the merger would enhance access to GRAIL's early cancer detection test, Galleri. Illumina claims the combined entity could save tens of thousands of lives and billions in healthcare costs in the EU. Additionally, the company is reviewing strategic alternatives for GRAIL amid the ongoing regulatory challenges.