Veracyte to Announce New Clinical Data for First Noninvasive Nasal Swab Test to Target Early Lung Cancer Detection at CHEST Annual Meeting 2019

SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 7, 2019-- Veracyte, Inc. (Nasdaq: VCYT) today announced that preliminary clinical data for the company’s noninvasive nasal swab test – the first of its kind – for early detection of lung cancer will be presented at the annual meeting of the American College of Chest Physicians® (CHEST), being held October 18-23 in New Orleans. The presentation will highlight the early performance characteristics and intended use of the novel genomic test.
Additionally, data from five studies demonstrating the clinical performance and utility of Veracyte’s Percepta® Genomic Sequencing Classifier (GSC) and Envisia® Genomic Classifier – which are used to improve the diagnosis of lung cancer and idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), respectively – will be presented during the CHEST meeting.
“We look forward to the CHEST meeting, where data from multiple studies will demonstrate our genomic tests’ ability to answer important clinical questions that inform diagnosis and treatment decisions for patients with suspected cancer or other diseases,” said Bonnie Anderson, Veracyte’s chairman and chief executive officer. “This includes five studies reinforcing the value that our Percepta and Envisia genomic classifiers provide to patients with potential lung cancer and interstitial lung diseases, including IPF. We are particularly excited to share new data that demonstrate significant progress in our development of the first noninvasive nasal swab test for early lung cancer detection.”
Following are details regarding the nasal swab test data presentation at CHEST:
                          

Title:
   
Lung Cancer Detection via Whole-Transcriptome RNA Sequencing of Nasal Epithelium


Presenter:
   
Carla R. Lamb, M.D., Lahey Hospital & Medical Center


Date/Time:
   
Tuesday, October 22, 1:00-2:00 p.m. CT


Location:
   
Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, Exhibit Hall – Poster Area 1


Abstract #:
   
4224


Following are details regarding the clinical utility data presentations for the Envisia Genomic Classifier:
                                                                                      

Title:
   
Evaluating Clinical Utility of a UIP Genomic Classifier in Subjects With and Without a HRCT Pattern of UIP


Presenter:
   
Jonathan H. Chung, M.D., The University of Chicago Medicine


Date/Time:
   
Sunday, October 20, 2:30-2:45 p.m. CT


Location:
   
Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, Room 291


Abstract #:
   
4010 (oral presentation)



   



Title:
   
Combining Radiology and Envisia, a Molecular Classifier, to Improve Usual Interstitial Pneumonia (UIP) Diagnosis


Presenter:
   
Sadia Benzaquen, M.D., University of Cincinnati College of Medicine


Date/Time:
   
Monday, October 21, 1:45-2:00 p.m. CT


Location:
   
Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, Room 281


Abstract #:
   
4060 (oral presentation)



   



Title:
   
Employing Bronchoscopic Lung Cryobiopsy and a Genomic Classifier in the Multidisciplinary Diagnosis of Diffuse Interstitial Lung Diseases


Presenter:
   
Fayez Kheir, M.D., Tulane University School of Medicine


Date/Time:
   
Tuesday, October 22, 8:45-9:45 a.m. CT


Location:
   
Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, Room 288


Abstract #:
   
4805 (oral presentation)


Following are details for the clinical performance and utility data presentations for the Percepta classifier:
                                                        

Title:
   
Improving Indeterminate Pulmonary Nodule Management with the Percepta Genomic Sequencing Classifier


Presenter:
   
Peter Mazzone, M.D., M.P.H., Cleveland Clinic


Date/Time:
   
Wednesday, October 23, 10:45-11:45 a.m. CT


Location:
   
Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, Room 298


Abstract #:
   
4815 (oral presentation)



   



Title:
   
Use of Percepta Genomic Classifier in Lung Nodule Management: A County Hospital Experience


Presenter:
   
Waasil Kareem, M.D., Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California


Date/Time:
   
Wednesday, October 23, 9:45-10:45 a.m. CT


Location:
   
Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, Exhibit Hall – Poster Area 4


Abstract #:
   
4232 (poster presentation)


About Veracyte
Veracyte (Nasdaq: VCYT) is a leading genomic diagnostics company that improves patient care by providing answers to clinical questions that inform diagnosis and treatment decisions without the need for costly, risky surgeries that are often unnecessary. The company's products uniquely combine RNA whole-transcriptome sequencing and machine learning to deliver results that give patients and physicians a clear path forward. Since its founding in 2008, Veracyte has commercialized seven genomic tests and is transforming the diagnosis of thyroid cancer, lung cancer and idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. Veracyte is based in South San Francisco, California. For more information, please visit www.veracyte.comand follow the company on Twitter (@veracyte).

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