Personalis Stock Price, News & Analysis

Personalis, Inc. (NASDAQ: PSNL) announced it will present data from its NeXT Platform® at the Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer (SITC) Annual Meeting from November 8-12 in Boston. The presentation includes three abstracts that demonstrate advancements in next-generation sequencing (NGS) related to immuno-oncology. Key highlights include improved neoantigen prediction and the integration of immune infiltration metrics to enhance response predictions for immunotherapy treatments. The data aims to improve patient stratification and therapeutic efficacy.

Personalis, Inc. (Nasdaq: PSNL) reported third-quarter financial results for 2022, showing revenues of $14.9 million, down from $22.3 million in Q3 2021. Notably, revenue from biopharma customers increased by 73% to $14.9 million, driven by a $7.4 million contribution from Natera. The company announced collaborations with BC Cancer and Duke University to enhance cancer detection methods. However, net loss for the quarter was $26.5 million with a gross margin of 16.7%. The outlook for 2022 projects total revenue between $63 million and $64 million, with net loss expected between $111 million and $114 million.

Personalis, Inc. (NASDAQ: PSNL) has appointed Christopher Hall as SVP and Head of Diagnostics Business to enhance its commercial strategy. Hall joins with over 20 years in diagnostics, previously serving as CEO of Naring Health and holding executive roles at Veracyte. His past achievements include scaling Veracyte's diagnostic revenue to nearly $100 million. To facilitate his role, Personalis granted him inducement awards consisting of stock options and restricted stock units covering 500,000 shares, vesting over four years at an exercise price of $2.67 per share.

Personalis, Inc. (Nasdaq: PSNL) will release its Q3 2022 financial results on November 2, 2022. The company will host a conference call that day at 2:00 p.m. PT / 5:00 p.m. ET to discuss the results and recent highlights. Interested parties can register for the call in advance, and a live webinar will be available on the company's website. Personalis is focused on advanced genomics for precision oncology, providing insights into cancer therapies and diagnostics through its NeXT Platform, which analyzes all human genes from a single sample.

Personalis, Inc. (NASDAQ: PSNL) has partnered with Duke University and Olink Proteomics AB to research the effects of immunotherapy on advanced gastroesophageal cancer. The collaboration aims to identify composite biomarkers to enhance therapeutic decision-making. Gastroesophageal cancer is prevalent, with nearly 50% of patients facing advanced stages at diagnosis. Key goals include understanding responses to pembrolizumab, an approved immunotherapy, and developing strategies to optimize treatment effectiveness. The study will leverage Personalis' cutting-edge technology for comprehensive tumor profiling.

On September 13, 2022, at 1:30 p.m. Eastern Time, Personalis, Inc. (NASDAQ: PSNL) will present at the Morgan Stanley 20th Annual Global Healthcare Conference in New York, NY. As a leader in advanced cancer genomics, Personalis offers innovative solutions for precision cancer therapies and diagnostics through its Personalis NeXT Platform. The company's Clinical Laboratory is recognized for its accuracy, quality, and efficiency, complying with industry standards.

Personalis, Inc. (NASDAQ: PSNL) announced the filing of an amended complaint against Foresight Diagnostics, claiming infringement of its newly issued US Patent No. 11,408,033. This patent strengthens Personalis' position in the molecular residual disease (MRD) testing space. The patent enables personalized MRD panels, utilizing tumor-informed and database-derived content for enhanced cancer detection. Personalis seeks injunctive relief and damages from Foresight’s alleged infringement, reinforcing its commitment to protect its intellectual property as it expands its advanced cancer genomics capabilities.

Personalis, Inc. (NASDAQ: PSNL) announced on August 15, 2022, that its Compensation Committee granted non-qualified stock options and restricted stock units (RSUs) totaling 70,000 shares each to two new employees under its 2020 Inducement Plan. The stock options have an exercise price of $5.32 per share, aligning with the closing stock price on the grant date. Vested options and RSUs will occur over four years. This grant complies with Nasdaq rules and is aimed at attracting talent to enhance the company's growth in advanced cancer genomics.

Personalis has announced a collaboration with BC Cancer to implement the NeXT Personal liquid biopsy assay in a study focused on colorectal and pancreatic cancers. This personalized assay aims to enhance molecular residual disease (MRD) detection by analyzing circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) from blood samples. The study will enroll approximately 220 patients across British Columbia and seek to evaluate cost-effectiveness compared to traditional imaging methods. Insights from this research could significantly impact cancer management and patient survival.