Personalis Announces Late-Breaking NeXT Personal Abstract and Proffered Paper Presentation at ESMO 2023

October 19, 2023 at 07:15 AM EDT

Personalis, Inc. (Nasdaq: PSNL), a leader in precision oncology, today announced that a late-breaking abstract featuring data for the company’s NeXT Personal^® whole genome-based, tumor-informed assay for ultra-sensitive ctDNA detection, has been accepted and selected for a proffered paper presentation at the 2023 European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) Congress, on October 21 in Madrid, Spain.

Presentation #LBA55

Title: “An ultra-sensitive and specific ctDNA assay provides novel pre-operative disease stratification in early stage lung cancer”

Location: Salamanca Auditorium - Hall 3

Date: October 21, 2023

Time: 10:15 - 10:25 CEST

Presenter: Dr. James R. Black MD, PhD, Francis Crick Institute

Late-breaking abstracts are typically reserved for high-quality, new research findings from randomized phase II or phase III trials with implications for clinical practice or understanding of disease processes. Proffered papers are oral presentations of original data of superior quality, followed by expert discussion and perspectives.

About Personalis, Inc.

At Personalis, we are transforming the active management of cancer through breakthrough personalized testing. We aim to drive a new paradigm for cancer management, guiding care from biopsy through the life of the patient. Our highly sensitive assays combine tumor-and-normal profiling with proprietary algorithms to deliver advanced insights even as cancer evolves over time. Our products are designed to detect minimal residual disease (MRD) and recurrence at the earliest timepoints, enable selection of targeted therapies based on ultra-comprehensive genomic profiling, and enhance biomarker strategy for drug development. Personalis is based in Fremont, California. To learn more, visit www.personalis.com and connect with us on LinkedIn and X (Twitter).

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