Myriad Genetics, Sophia Genetics announce strategic collaboration

Myriad Genetics (MYGN) and SOPHiA GENETICS (SOPH) announced a strategic collaboration to develop and provide pharmaceutical companies with an innovative global liquid biopsy companion diagnostic, CDx, test. This partnership will leverage Myriad’s advanced laboratory capabilities in the U.S. to support global testing for clinical trials and SOPHiA GENETICS’ broad, decentralized network of more than 800 connected institutions in more than 70 countries for global test deployment. “Serving patients and healthcare providers along the cancer care continuum is a strategic focus for Myriad Genetics,” said Sam Raha, President and CEO, Myriad Genetics. “We expect this collaboration with SOPHiA GENETICS to support the development and global commercialization of comprehensive CDx solutions for our BioPharma partners with the potential to positively impact patient lives, add an important product offering to the Myriad menu and support the growth of our CDx programs.”