Tempus and Predicta Biosciences Announce Collaboration to Expand Life Sciences Access to Ultrasensitive Whole-Genome Sequencing Assay for Hematologic Malignancies and MRD Monitoring

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whole-genome sequencing medical

Whole-genome sequencing is the process of reading an organism’s entire DNA instruction manual to capture all genetic information rather than just selected parts. For investors, it matters because having the full genetic picture can reveal new diagnostics, drug targets, or personalized treatments that drive product value, regulatory approvals, and long-term revenue potential, while improvements in speed and cost can expand market reach like making a complex map easier and cheaper to produce.

hematologic malignancies medical

Hematologic malignancies are types of cancers that start in the blood or the organs responsible for blood production, like the bone marrow and lymph nodes. They matter because they can disrupt normal blood functions, leading to issues like weakness, infections, or abnormal growths, and often require specialized treatments.

measurable residual disease medical

Measurable residual disease (MRD) is the tiny number of cancer cells that remain in a patient after treatment and can be detected using sensitive laboratory tests even when scans look clear. For investors, MRD matters because it's a strong early signal of how well a therapy works, can influence clinical trial success, regulatory decisions and future sales, and helps predict whether disease will come back much like spotting embers after a put-out fire.

flow cytometry medical

A laboratory method that uses lasers and sensors to count and analyze individual cells or tiny particles as they flow past a detector, like a high‑speed supermarket scanner that reads barcodes on each item. Investors care because flow cytometry is widely used in drug development, diagnostics and manufacturing quality control; demand for the instruments, reagents and services can signal progress in clinical programs, recurring revenue streams and adoption of new therapies or tests.

circulating tumor cells medical

Circulating tumor cells are cancer cells that break away from a tumor and travel in the bloodstream, detectable through a blood test. Investors care because their presence and number can act like a real-time signal — similar to footprints showing where a person has been — revealing disease progression, response to treatment, or risk of metastasis, which influences the market value of diagnostics, therapies and clinical trial outcomes.

cytogenetics medical

Cytogenetics is the study of chromosomes—the structures inside cells that hold genes—and how their number or shape can change. For investors in healthcare and biotech, cytogenetics matters because those chromosomal changes can diagnose diseases, determine which patients will benefit from a therapy, and influence regulatory approval and market size; think of it as a blueprint check that reveals whether a treatment targets the right problem.

clonal evolution medical

Clonal evolution is the process by which cells in a tumor or other cell population pick up genetic changes over time, creating distinct subgroups (clones) with different behavior. For investors, it matters because these changing clones can make treatments less effective, alter clinical trial results, and affect a therapy’s long‑term value—like weeds in a garden that develop resistance to a single herbicide, requiring new strategies and affecting commercial prospects.

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CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Tempus AI, Inc. (NASDAQ: TEM), a technology company leading the adoption of AI to advance precision medicine, and Predicta Biosciences, a precision oncology company developing novel diagnostic solutions for deep molecular characterization of hematologic malignancies with a focus on circulating tumor cells, today announced the commercial expansion of a co-branded whole-genome sequencing (WGS) assay, currently known as GenoPredicta™, intended for the comprehensive genomic characterization of hematologic malignancies and measurable residual disease (MRD) monitoring.

GenoPredicta is an ultrasensitive assay that extracts deep genetic insights from peripheral blood or bone marrow. By integrating flow cytometry for precise tumor cell detection and enumeration with WGS, the assay delivers a comprehensive analysis of a cancer genome. It identifies genetic alterations (SNVs/indels, CNVs, SVs)—from as few as 50 tumor cells, corresponding to a sensitivity as low as one in a million cells—to aid in diagnosis, risk classification, and the identification of therapy resistance mechanisms. This sensitivity expands testing eligibility to cases with low tumor burden.

The assay is currently available to Tempus’ Life Sciences partners to support exploratory research and clinical development programs. The assay has been clinically validated in Multiple Myeloma and other plasma cell dyscrasias and is available for research use only across other indications. The technology powering the assay stems from the foundational work of Predicta scientific co-founder Dr. Irene Ghobrial, whose research redefined early detection and intervention in blood cancers.

“By joining forces with Tempus, we are delivering unprecedented sensitivity and clarity to researchers - enabling the potential for earlier detection, smarter treatment decisions, and a deeper understanding of disease biology from a single assay,” said Brian McKernan, CEO of Predicta Biosciences. “This partnership with Tempus will help accelerate market adoption and the utility of our tests in order to optimize clinical trials."

"GenoPredicta offers a novel, unified solution for our life science partners and a comprehensive replacement for traditional, siloed testing,” said Kate Sasser, PhD, Chief Scientific Officer at Tempus. “By consolidating flow cytometry, cytogenetics, and WGS into one ultrasensitive workflow, we can identify high-risk biomarkers and track clonal evolution from as few as 50 tumor cells. Crucially, because the assay delivers 100% concordance between peripheral blood and bone marrow, it can provide these deep insights while sparing patients from biopsies."

About Predicta Biosciences:

Founded by pioneering cancer genomics researchers and clinicians, Predicta is a precision oncology company dedicated to transforming the diagnosis, monitoring, and treatment of cancer through novel omics and liquid biopsy diagnostic solutions. The company's proprietary technologies deliver actionable insights that empower clinicians, researchers, and life science partners to better predict treatment response and advance the development of more effective therapies. For more information, visit www.predictabiosciences.com.

About Tempus

Tempus is a technology company advancing precision medicine through the practical application of artificial intelligence in healthcare. With one of the world’s largest libraries of multimodal data, and an operating system to make that data accessible and useful, Tempus provides AI-enabled precision medicine solutions to physicians to deliver personalized patient care and in parallel facilitates discovery, development and delivery of optimal therapeutics. The goal is for each patient to benefit from the treatment of others who came before by providing physicians with tools that learn as the company gathers more data. For more information, visit www.tempus.com.

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