Myriad Establishes Tumor BRACAnalysis CDx(TM) Laboratory in Europe - Seite 2

"Several clinical studies have shown that the Tumor BRACAnalysis CDx test outperformed germline testing alone in terms of identifying more patients who are candidates for treatment with PARP inhibitors," said Hayward. "We believe these results combined with the positive CHMP recommendations for olaparib will open doors to a new era of personalized medicine for patients with platinum-sensitive ovarian cancer by helping target PARP therapy to the right patients."

About Tumor BRACAnalysis CDx(TM)          

Myriad's Tumor BRACAnalysis CDx is the most robust and accurate companion diagnostic test for identifying both germline (hereditary) and somatic (tumor) cancer-causing mutations in the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes. Tumor BRACAnalysis CDx has undergone significant analytic validation and has been shown to identify up to 50 percent more patients with cancer-causing BRCA1/BRCA2 mutations compared to germline testing alone. Myriad is actively collaborating with leading pharmaceutical companies to develop Tumor BRACAnalysis CDx as a companion diagnostic for use with certain PARP inhibitors, platinum-based drugs and other chemotherapeutic agents. In the United States, the testing will be done at the Company's laboratory in Salt Lake City. In Europe, the test will be performed at the Company's laboratory in Munich.

About Myriad Genetics

Myriad Genetics is a leading molecular diagnostic company dedicated to making a difference in patients' lives through the discovery and commercialization of transformative tests to assess a person's risk of developing disease, guide treatment decisions and assess risk of disease progression and recurrence. Myriad's molecular diagnostic tests are based on an understanding of the role genes play in human disease and were developed with a commitment to improving an individual's decision making process for monitoring and treating disease. Myriad is focused on strategic directives to introduce new products, including companion diagnostics, as well as expanding internationally. For more information on how Myriad is making a difference, please visit the Company's websites: www.myriad.com.

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About Myriad Genetics GmbH

Myriad Genetics GmbH is based in Zurich, Switzerland and is the international subsidiary of Myriad Genetics Inc., a leading molecular diagnostic company dedicated to making a difference in patients' lives through the discovery and commercialization of transformative tests to assess a person's risk of developing disease, guide treatment decisions and assess risk of disease progression and recurrence. For more information on how Myriad Genetics GmbH is making a difference, please visit the Company's European website: www.myriadgenetics.eu.