Partnering with U.S. Army to improve Ebola detection

To catch a serial killer, homicide detectives must quickly and accurately find clues. Trace evidence left at a crime scene will eventually reveal the killer’s presence and identity, but the detectives first have to know what to look for.

BRAIN center gathers to ponder future, direction

For all its resiliency and creativity, the human brain is equally fragile and prone to disease. Millions around the world are affected by neurological and neurodegenerative diseases. In fact, a World Health Organization study found eight out of 10 disorders in the three highest disability classes are linked to neurological problems, a figure likely to increase, as the global elderly population is expected to double by 2050.

Insys Therapeutics, Inc. appoints Andrew G. Long as Chief Financial Officer

Insys Therapeutics, Inc.  announced today that Andrew G. Long has joined the company as Chief Financial Officer, effective August 7, 2017.

Castle Biosciences’ Uveal Melanoma Test Receives Positive Medicare Local Coverage Determination and Commercial Insurance Positive Coverage Policies

Over 115 million lives now covered: Palmetto GBA issues final local coverage determination; Fourteen Blue Cross Blue Shield plans and Aetna release positive coverage policy 

Understand Your Genome Symposium    

Understand Your Genome® (UYG) will be held on November 29, 2017 in Scottsdale. The goal of the Understand Your Genome symposium is to facilitate the adoption of clinical whole genome sequencing as a means to advance human health through responsible, targeted, educational outreach.  This edition of Understand Your Genome is designed for those that seek to be among the first to understand and leverage genomics to aid in the management of both illness and wellness. Full Registration Includes: Attendance at the one-day symposium on November 29, 2017. Participants will also receive the TruGenome™ Predisposition Screen, clinical reports of the findings, and a visual display of their genomic information on the MyGenome web application.