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Natera has submitted an application to Japan's PMDA seeking approval of Signatera as a companion diagnostic (CDx) for muscle-invasive bladder cancer (MIBC)
The submission expands the company's presence in Japan, where Signatera became the country's first PMDA-approved molecular residual disease (MRD) test for colorectal cancer in Jun 2026
Application is supported by data from…
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Natera has reported the publication of data on Signatera, a personalized MRD test for resected colorectal liver metastases (CRLM), in JAMA Oncology, with findings also presented at the ESMO GI 2026
The analysis incl. 298 pts from the GALAXY trial, an observational arm of CIRCULATE-Japan, assessing outcomes by MRD status & adj. CT (ACT) use…
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Natera has reported the commercial launch of Zenith genomics, a next-generation whole genome sequencing (WGS) assay designed to enhance the detection of rare diseases in the US
The platform combines whole genome sequencing with long-read sequencing confirmation to detect genomic features such as tandem repeat expansions, supporting diagnosis of rare & ultra-rare conditions, &…
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The US FDA has received a premarket approval (PMA) application of Signatera CDx for the detection of molecular residual disease (MRD) in pts with muscle-invasive bladder cancer (MIBC) who may benefit from treatment with Tecentriq (atezolizumab)
Submission was supported by the P-III (IMvigor011) trial, which met its 1EP & showed that Signatera-guided therapy improved…
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Natera has acquired Foresight Diagnostics, adding its PhasED-Seq phased variant technology with LOD95 of 0.3ppm & detection below 0.1ppm, further enhancing Natera’s capabilities in solid tumor MRD and expanding its IP portfolio of >500 issued/pending patents
As per the agreement, Natera completed the acquisition in an all-stock transaction incl. $275M upfront & up to…
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Longeviti Neuro has launched ClearFit AI, a Brain Ultrasound Interface, creating a persistent acoustic window to the brain to enable real-time bedside ultrasound imaging after neurosurgery
ClearFit AI combines sonolucent cranial implants, ultrasound compatibility, clinical workflow support, & AI-enhanced imaging to enable bedside brain assessment within existing neuro care workflows, potentially reducing CT/MRI transport…
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The global diagnostics market is rapidly evolving through AI-powered imaging, molecular testing, precision medicine, and digital pathology solutions. In 2025, Siemens Healthineers led the industry with $20.54B in diagnostics revenue, followed by Roche at $17.52B and GE HealthCare at $17.49B, reflecting the growing adoption of advanced imaging, lab automation, and AI-driven diagnostics across global…
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FDA approved Genentech's Tecentriq & Tecentriq Hybreza (atezolizumab & hyaluronidase-tqjs) as an adj. therapy for adults with MIBC who have ctDNA MRD after cystectomy, as identified by Natera’s Signatera CDx MRD assay, which received simultaneous FDA approval
Approval was based on the P-III (IMvigor011) trial evaluating Tecentriq vs PBO in adults with MIBC & ctDNA…
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The US FDA has received 510(k) premarket notification for the multi-analyte algorithmic blood test to diagnose Alzheimer’s disease
Submission was backed by data across three independent cohorts & 1,800+ pts, published in the Alzheimer’s & Dementia: Diagnosis, Assessment & Disease Monitoring
The blood test uses Quanterix’s Simoa tech to integrate five AD biomarkers (p-Tau217,…
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As 2025 wrapped up, the final quarter made one thing clear: biopharma is doubling down on scale, science, and speed. From October to December, the industry saw a surge in high-value M&A and strategic collaborations, with companies racing to strengthen pipelines across neuroscience, oncology, metabolic diseases, and next-generation platforms
The quarter was led by…

