Sarah Cannon Research Institute Joins the Caris Precision Oncology Alliance
Organizations aim to advance precision oncology and biomarker-driven research.
Caris Life Sciences, an artificial intelligence (AI) TechBio company, announced that Sarah Cannon Research Institute (SCRI), an oncology research organization, has officially joined the Caris Precision Oncology Alliance (POA). According to Caris, the POA is a network of cancer centers and research consortia across the globe that collaborate to advance precision oncology and biomarker-driven research, with its members working together to establish and optimize standards of care for molecular testing through innovative research to improve clinical outcomes for cancer patients.
"SCRI and Caris share a commitment to advancing therapies and expanding access to molecular diagnostic approaches for patients in the community," said Andrew McKenzie, PhD, VP, personalized medicine, SCRI; scientific director, Genospace. "We are pleased to join the Caris Precision Oncology Alliance and look forward to the opportunities to leverage comprehensive genomic data to inform clinical development strategies to improve outcomes for people facing cancer."
Reference: The Caris Precision Oncology Alliance Welcomes Sarah Cannon Research Institute. PR Newswire. October 26, 2023. Accessed October 27, 2023. https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/the-caris-precision-oncology-alliance-welcomes-sarah-cannon-research-institute-301968199.html
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