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Myriad Genetics Inc. (MYGN) is a leader in molecular diagnostics and precision medicine, developing genetic tests that inform critical healthcare decisions across oncology, hereditary cancer risk assessment, and reproductive health. This news hub provides investors and healthcare professionals with timely updates on the company's scientific advancements, regulatory milestones, and strategic initiatives.
Access official press releases and third-party analysis covering MYGN's financial results, product innovations, and clinical collaborations. Our curated collection includes updates on diagnostic test approvals, partnership announcements with healthcare systems, and developments in personalized treatment solutions. All content is organized chronologically for efficient tracking of the company's progress in genetic testing technologies.
Key areas of focus include updates to Myriad's hereditary cancer screening panels, advancements in tumor profiling accuracy, and expansions in pharmacogenomic testing capabilities. The page also tracks regulatory submissions and peer-reviewed study publications validating the company's diagnostic approaches.
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The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center and Myriad Genetics have announced a five-year strategic alliance to accelerate the clinical evaluation and development of Myriad’s molecular residual disease (MRD) assay.
This collaboration combines Myriad’s oncology diagnostic expertise with MD Anderson’s clinical research capabilities to create a portfolio of studies evaluating the clinical validity and utility of Myriad’s Precise MRD test. The studies will focus on breast, gastrointestinal, genitourinary, and gynecological cancers.
Myriad's Chief Scientific Officer, Dale Muzzey, emphasized the potential of the Precise MRD test to enhance treatment strategies by detecting tumor-derived DNA at very low levels, which could improve patient outcomes.
Under the agreement, MD Anderson will handle patient enrollment, sample collection, clinical data analysis, and manuscript writing, while Myriad will provide funding, MRD testing, and scientific research support, along with potential milestone and royalty payments.
MD Anderson's Christopher Flowers highlighted the alliance's goal to explore MRD testing applications, including relapse monitoring, identifying high-risk patients, and potential intervention approaches.
Myriad Genetics (NASDAQ: MYGN), a leader in genetic testing and precision medicine, has released its Quality, Innovation, and Corporate Responsibility Report. The report covers the period from January 1, 2023, to September 30, 2024, and highlights the company's commitment to responsible operations in the healthcare industry.
Key achievements include:
- Operational Excellence: 88% of genetic testing samples were processed within industry-leading turnaround times, and the company achieved a net promoter score of 72 among providers as of July 2024.
- Innovation: Continued development of new technologies like the molecular residual disease (MRD) assay and modernization of facilities under the Labs of the Future initiative, aimed at improving workflows, reducing turnaround times, and cutting operating costs.
- Corporate Responsibility: In 2024, 84% of employees rated Myriad as a great place to work, 27 percentage points higher than the typical U.S. company. The company also recycled 46.9 tons of plastic from its Salt Lake City laboratories during the reporting period.
These efforts reflect Myriad's mission to make genetic testing more accessible, help patients manage their health, and support healthcare providers in preventing and treating disease.
Myriad Genetics (NASDAQ: MYGN) achieved significant recognition as their MyRisk® Hereditary Cancer Test with RiskScore® study was named among the top 10 advances in genomic medicine by the American Journal of Human Genetics. The study, selected by the National Human Genome Research Institute's Genomic Medicine Working Group, validated RiskScore's effectiveness using data from over 130,000 women.
The research demonstrated that RiskScore, which combines a polygenic risk score (PRS) for all ancestries with the Tyrer-Cuzick model, is twice as accurate in predicting breast cancer risk compared to the Tyrer-Cuzick model alone. Notably, Myriad was among the first commercial laboratories to introduce a multi-ancestry breast-cancer PRS, advancing health equity through more inclusive genetic insights.
Myriad Genetics provided an update regarding its discussions with UnitedHealthcare (UNH) following UNH's November 1 policy update that restricts access to multi-gene panel pharmacogenetic tests, including Myriad's GeneSight test, effective January 1, 2025. The company has been engaging in dialogue with UNH, presenting additional clinical data supporting GeneSight's clinical validity and utility, particularly for primary care settings where most antidepressants are prescribed.
Myriad has requested continued access to the test for UHC enrollees in 2025. While aiming for a year-end resolution, discussions may extend into early 2025. The company maintains its previously announced 2024 financial impact estimates related to UNH's policy change.
Myriad Genetics (NASDAQ: MYGN) has expanded its Board of Directors from eight to nine members with the election of Mark S. Davis, effective immediately. Davis will also serve on the Board's Audit and Finance Committee. Currently Senior Relationship and Growth Advisor at Cross Country Consulting, Davis previously held senior positions at Deloitte & Touche LLP from 1985 to September 2024, including Audit Partner and National Managing Partner roles.
Davis also serves on the board of Yext, Inc., the advisory board of NYU-Winthrop Hospital, and the Board of Trustees at Adelphi University. He holds a B.B.A. from Adelphi University and is a certified public accountant.
Myriad Genetics receives validation from updated NCCN Prostate Cancer Guidelines for its comprehensive portfolio of cancer testing solutions. The guidelines highlight the importance of MyRisk Hereditary Cancer Test, Prolaris Prostate Cancer Test, and Precise Tumor Molecular Profile Test across different stages of prostate cancer management.
The NCCN updates recommend multigene germline testing for patients with metastatic, regional, very-high-risk localized, or high-risk localized prostate cancer. MyRisk evaluates 48 genes for hereditary cancer risk, while Prolaris quantifies cancer aggressiveness and treatment benefits. Precise Tumor offers multigene profiling for targeted therapies and immunotherapy decisions.
Myriad Genetics (NASDAQ: MYGN) announced new data presentations at the 2024 San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium (SABCS). The presentations include validation data for their high-definition tumor-informed MRD assay for breast cancer and the MyRisk® with RiskScore® Breast Cancer Risk Assessment Tool.
Key presentations include a spotlight session on a polygenic breast cancer risk assessment tool, data on polygenic-based breast cancer risk prediction's impact on patient management, and analytical validation of their MRD assay. Dr. Holly Pederson will present findings on polygenic risk scores in Hispanic women.
The company will showcase several products at booth #1327, including the MyRisk® Hereditary Cancer Test, Precise Tumor® Molecular Profile Test, MyChoice® CDx, and EndoPredict® Breast Cancer Prognostic Test.
Myriad Genetics announced that its Prolaris prostate cancer prognostic test maintains its status as an 'Advanced Tool' in the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) guidelines for the 10th consecutive year. The test continues to be included with a category 2A level of evidence, indicating support from at least 85% of NCCN prostate panel members.
Prolaris is uniquely positioned as the only test developed in untreated patients and the only one with two clinically validated thresholds: an active surveillance threshold and a multimodal threshold. The company has published over 25 studies supporting Prolaris' value in clinical decision-making. Recent studies have validated the test's ability to predict early metastasis and treatment timing, as well as its accuracy in predicting benefits of combining androgen deprivation therapy with radiation therapy.
Myriad Genetics (NASDAQ: MYGN) announced an expanded agreement with Illumina to incorporate its Genomic Instability Score (GIS) for Homologous Recombination Deficiency (HRD) into Illumina's updated TruSight™ Oncology 500 v2 assay. Previously available only as a separate product, GIS will now be reported for all samples analyzed with TSO 500 v2, enabling comprehensive genomic profiling across multiple cancer types. This integration aims to broaden clinical research opportunities and potentially drive companion diagnostic development for HRD-based therapies beyond ovarian cancer.
Myriad Genetics (NASDAQ: MYGN) announced that its Prequel® Prenatal Screen is now available at eight weeks into pregnancy, making it the first and only prenatal cell-free DNA screen available this early in gestational age. This advancement is enabled by their AMPLIFY™ technology. The earlier screening allows patients to complete baseline lab work during their initial prenatal care visit, eliminating the need for additional appointments. The enhanced timing provides expectant parents with earlier genetic information to make informed decisions about diagnostic testing, specialized care, delivery planning, and genetic counseling consultations. The technology's ability to boost fetal DNA signals enables higher confidence in results for all patients, including those with high BMIs.
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