Volition makes progress with its Colorectal Cancer Screening Triage Test in both Asia and Europe

NAMUR, Belgium, April 27, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Volition (NYSE MKT: VNRX) has commenced its first study in Asia - an evaluation of the Nu.Q^TM Colorectal Cancer Triage product in a Taiwanese population of 383 subjects. The study is being conducted with Professor Chiu Han-Mo of the National Taiwan University Hospital and is expected to be completed within the coming months.

"We are pleased to be working with Professor Chiu Han-Mo and hope to develop a long-term working relationship," stated Dr Jasmine Kway, Volition's Vice President of Asia 'This is an exciting time for Volition as we start our first clinical work in Asia. In addition, we are also taking our first regulatory steps in Asia as we prepare the submission of our CE Marked Nu.Q^TM Triage product to the Singapore and Taiwan regulatory authorities. Regulatory approval in Singapore and Taiwan would not only make our product saleable in these countries but also potentially in nine other South East Asian markets."

An interview with Dr Kway can be viewed at http://volitionrx.com/news/video-gallery

In Europe, Volition has received Ethical Approval to proceed with the second and final phase of the logistics and pathway design study in Denmark for its Nu.Q^TM Triage Test. The study, conducted in collaboration with the Hvidovre Hospital and The Danish Research Group on Early Detection of Colorectal Cancer, deals with the practical issues of how the product fits into Denmark's current national screening program. Results from the study are expected by the end of the third quarter this year and will be presented to the National Screening Committee.

Volition's Chief Marketing and Communications Officer, Louise Day commented "We are delighted to receive this timely Ethical Approval for the second phase of the logistics and pathway study. We are hopeful that our collaborators in Denmark will determine the very practical logistics of putting into practice the Nu.Q^TM Triage Test and provide a smooth, patient-friendly implementation into the Screening Program."

In case you missed it - a video of the Opening of our new custom-designed Research & Development facility can be found at http://volitionrx.com/news/video-gallery

About Volition

Volition is a multi-national life sciences company developing simple, easy to use blood-based cancer tests to accurately diagnose a range of cancers. The tests are based on the science of Nucleosomics^®, which is the practice of identifying and measuring nucleosomes in the bloodstream or other bodily fluid -- an indication that disease is present.

As cancer screening programs become more and more widespread, our products aim to help to diagnose a range of cancers quickly, simply, accurately and cost effectively. Early diagnosis has the potential to not only prolong the life of patients, but also to improve their quality of life.

Volition's research and development activities are currently centered in Belgium, with additional offices in London, New York, Texas and Singapore, as the company focuses on bringing its diagnostic products to market first in Europe, then in the U.S. and ultimately, worldwide.

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