Laser Focus World is an industry bedrock—first published in 1965 and still going strong. We publish original articles about cutting-edge advances in lasers, optics, photonics, sensors, and quantum technologies, as well as test and measurement, and the shift currently underway to usher in the photonic integrated circuits, optical interconnects, and copackaged electronics and photonics to deliver the speed and efficiency essential for data centers of the future.

Our 80,000 qualified print subscribers—and 130,000 12-month engaged online audience—trust us to dive in and provide original journalism you won’t find elsewhere covering key emerging areas such as laser-driven inertial confinement fusion, lasers in space, integrated photonics, chipscale lasers, LiDAR, metasurfaces, high-energy laser weaponry, photonic crystals, and quantum computing/sensors/communications. We cover the innovations driving these markets.

Laser Focus World is part of Endeavor Business Media, a division of EndeavorB2B.

Laser Focus World Membership

Never miss any articles, videos, podcasts, or webinars by signing up for membership access to Laser Focus World online. You can manage your preferences all in one place—and provide our editorial team with your valued feedback.

Magazine Subscription

Can you subscribe to receive our print issue for free? Yes, you sure can!

Newsletter Subscription

Laser Focus World newsletter subscription is free to qualified professionals:

The Daily Beam

Showcases the newest content from Laser Focus World, including photonics- and optics-based applications, components, research, and trends. (Daily)

Product Watch

The latest in products within the photonics industry. (9x per year)

Bio & Life Sciences Product Watch

The latest in products within the biophotonics industry. (4x per year)

Laser Processing Product Watch

The latest in products within the laser processing industry. (3x per year)

Get Published!

If you’d like to write an article for us, reach out with a short pitch to Sally Cole Johnson: [email protected]. We love to hear from you.

Photonics Hot List

Laser Focus World produces a video newscast that gives a peek into what’s happening in the world of photonics.

Following the Photons: A Photonics Podcast

Following the Photons: A Photonics Podcast dives deep into the fascinating world of photonics. Our weekly episodes feature interviews and discussions with industry and research experts, providing valuable perspectives on the issues, technologies, and trends shaping the photonics community.

Editorial Advisory Board

  • Professor Andrea M. Armani, University of Southern California
  • Ruti Ben-Shlomi, Ph.D., LightSolver
  • James Butler, Ph.D., Hamamatsu
  • Natalie Fardian-Melamed, Ph.D., Columbia University
  • Justin Sigley, Ph.D., AmeriCOM
  • Professor Birgit Stiller, Max Planck Institute for the Science of Light, and Leibniz University of Hannover
  • Professor Stephen Sweeney, University of Glasgow
  • Mohan Wang, Ph.D., University of Oxford
  • Professor Xuchen Wang, Harbin Engineering University
  • Professor Stefan Witte, Delft University of Technology

Biodesix to Present New Data on Liquid Biopsy Technologies at AACR 2024 Annual Meeting

Studies highlight advancements in technology to detect cell-free DNA and rapid turnaround time in a real-world clinical setting

Biodesix, Inc. (Nasdaq: BDSX), a leading diagnostic solutions company with a focus in lung disease, today announced that new data was presented at the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Annual Meeting 2024 in San Diego, California. These presentations highlight advancements in liquid biopsy technologies that detect cell free DNA (cfDNA) and the clinical value of rapid turnaround time to detect actionable tumor mutations in a real-world clinical setting.

Details on the poster presentations:

Presentation Title: Single cell and cell-free nucleic acid analyses of liquid biopsy specimens from a blood collection tube using a new droplet digital PCR system

Abstract Number: 3706

Session Date and Time: Monday Apr 8, 2024 1:30 PM - 5:00 PM PT

Session Title: Circulating Tumor Cells 1

Presenter: Leisa Jackson

Presentation Title: Real-world assessment of turn-around time for actionable variant testing in NSCLC in the community setting

Abstract Number: 6474

Session Date and Time: Tuesday Apr 9, 2024 1:30 PM - 5:00 PM PT

Session Title: Profiling Cancer with Real-World Evidence

Presenter: Gary Pestano, PhD

An independent presentation of an exploratory analysis from the FLAURA2 clinical study, sponsored by AstraZeneca, was also presented as a plenary session:

Presentation Title: FLAURA2: exploratory analysis of baseline (BL) and on-treatment plasma EGFRm dynamics in patients (pts) with EGFRm advanced NSCLC treated with first-line (1L) osimertinib (osi) ± platinum-pemetrexed

Session Date and Time: Tuesday Apr 9, 2024 10:45 – 11:00 AM PT

Session Title: Biomarkers: Quantifying Pharmacodynamic Modulation

Presenter: Pasi Jänne, MD, PhD

The analysis evaluated the prognostic and predictive nature of EGFR mutations (EGFRm) detected in plasma in patients with locally advanced/metastatic EGFRm non-small cell lung cancer receiving first-line osimertinib in combination with chemotherapy versus osimertinib monotherapy. Biodesix supported this research by providing the EGFRm testing using Droplet Digital™ PCR* (ddPCR™) on plasma samples collected prior to treatment and three and six weeks after treatment initiation. EGFRm testing is offered in a clinical setting by Biodesix as part of the GeneStrat® ddPCR targeted mutation test. Results suggest that baseline detection of plasma EGFRm may identify a subgroup of patients who would derive most benefit from the addition of platinum-pemetrexed chemotherapy to osimertinib as first-line treatment for EGFR-mutated advanced NSCLC.

*Droplet Digital and ddPCR are trademarks of Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc.

About Biodesix

Biodesix is a leading diagnostic solutions and services company with a focus in lung disease. The Company develops diagnostic tests addressing important clinical questions by combining multi-omics through the power of artificial intelligence. Biodesix offers five Medicare-covered tests for patients with lung diseases. The blood-based Nodify Lung® Nodule Risk Assessment testing strategy, consisting of the Nodify XL2® and the Nodify CDT® tests, evaluates the risk of malignancy in incidental pulmonary nodules, enabling physicians to better triage patients to the most appropriate course of action. The blood based IQLung™ strategy for lung cancer patients integrates the GeneStrat® targeted ddPCR™ test, the GeneStrat NGS® test and the VeriStrat® test to support treatment decisions across all stages of lung cancer with results in an average of two to three business days, expediting the time to treatment. Biodesix collaborates with many of the world’s leading biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies to solve complex diagnostic challenges in lung disease. For more information, visit biodesix.com.

Contacts

More News

View More

Recent Quotes

View More
Symbol Price Change (%)
AMZN  213.04
-1.43 (-0.67%)
AAPL  252.29
+4.84 (1.96%)
AMD  233.08
-1.48 (-0.63%)
BAC  51.28
+0.84 (1.67%)
GOOG  253.79
+1.91 (0.76%)
META  716.91
+4.84 (0.68%)
MSFT  513.58
+1.97 (0.39%)
NVDA  183.16
+1.35 (0.74%)
ORCL  291.31
-21.69 (-6.93%)
TSLA  439.31
+10.56 (2.46%)
Stock Quote API & Stock News API supplied by www.cloudquote.io
Quotes delayed at least 20 minutes.
By accessing this page, you agree to the Privacy Policy and Terms Of Service.