LONDON and PHOENIX, Ariz., April 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AccuStem Sciences, Inc. (OTCQB: ACUT), a clinical stage diagnostics company dedicated to improving outcomes for patients with or at risk of cancer, and EmeritusDX, a rapidly growing cancer diagnostics and information company, are pleased to announce the expansion of their strategic partnership to include the commercialization of the MSC test for lung cancer screening. This collaboration aims to enhance the accuracy of lung nodule stratification identified via low-dose computed tomography (LDCT), thereby improving patient outcomes and reducing healthcare costs.
The MSC test analyzes 24 microRNAs to distinguish between high- and low-risk lung nodules, enabling clinicians to guide patients to appropriate care pathways earlier and potentially minimizing unnecessary procedures. Supported by robust clinical evidence published in top tier journals, the test is poised to become a crucial component in lung cancer screening workflows.
Under the expanded agreement, AccuStem and EmeritusDX will embark on operational deployment of the MSC test, with plans for a launch into US clinics in 2026. In parallel, both companies will pursue reimbursement strategies that support broader access to MSC for the 1.6 million patients diagnosed annually with lung nodules in the United States.
"The MSC test represents a significant advancement in lung cancer screening technology," said Wendy Blosser, CEO of AccuStem Sciences. "With millions of Americans eligible for annual screening, this partnership with EmeritusDX positions us to deliver impactful diagnostic solutions efficiently and at scale."
Robert Embree, CEO of EmeritusDX, commented, "We are excited to collaborate with AccuStem in expanding access to innovative diagnostics for cancer patients. The MSC test leverages our expertise in molecular testing and strengthens our commitment to delivering high-quality diagnostic services nationwide."
AccuStem and EmeritusDX anticipate a robust rollout of the MSC test in 2026, leveraging EmeritusDX's CLIA-certified laboratory and commercial infrastructure and AccuStem's pioneering approach to cancer screening technologies.
About AccuStem
AccuStem is a clinical stage diagnostics company dedicated to optimizing outcomes and quality of life for all patients with cancer. We plan to drive innovation in healthcare by offering proprietary molecular testing that addresses unmet clinical needs from cancer screening through treatment and monitoring. By interrogating novel disease pathways, such as tumor "stemness", we believe our tools will help care teams better understand the biology of each patient's cancer, leading to more informed decision making.
For more information, please visit www.accustem.com.
About EmeritusDX
EmeritusDX is a cancer diagnostic and information company. Our expertise is in delivering actionable clinical information. Within our world-class laboratory, we perform testing that guides the diagnosis and treatment of cancer patients. Our partners include hospital and private pathology laboratories, biotechnology companies, academic institutions, contract research and pharmaceutical development organizations, and more. We understand the dependency on our accurate and timely results and our commitment to excellence in this regard is unwavering.
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