Volition America, Inc. Announces a Colorectal Cancer Screening Trial containing approximately 13,500 Subjects in Collaboration with the Early Detection Research Network of the U.S. National Cancer Institute
AUSTIN, Texas, July 18, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Volition America, Inc. (Volition America), a wholly-owned subsidiary of VolitionRx Limited (Volition; NYSE MKT: VNRX), has signed an agreement to participate in a large multi-center clinical study with the Great Lakes New England Clinical Validation Center funded by the U.S. National Cancer Institute's (NCI) Early Detection Research Network (EDRN).
The clinical study will provide approximately 13,500 asymptomatic screening samples of people aged 50 or over who have not previously undergone screening or a diagnostic colonoscopy. Already 4,677 samples have been collected and up to 9,000 will be prospectively collected. The aim of the trial will be to validate a panel of biomarkers that include Volition's Nu.Q™ Colorectal Cancer Screening Test in a large asymptomatic population to support U.S. regulatory approval. The study sample collection is expected to take 2 to 3 years. Volition America will contribute up to $3 million towards this public-private arrangement paid in instalments over a 3-year period.
Volition's Chief Executive Officer, Cameron Reynolds, commented, "This is exciting news for Volition and very much advances our efforts in the U.S. market. We believe this large scale clinical study will be invaluable when we seek FDA approval for Nu.Q™. The public-private arrangement involves joint governmental and private funding and reduces our costs to $3 million, and we believe that it represents exceptional value for money. We are delighted to work with U.S. institutions and the United States National Cancer Institute with such outstanding reputations who share our aims in improving early diagnosis of cancer."
The NCI is the leading cancer research organization in the U.S. with 69 NCI-Designated Cancer Centers that are at the forefront in supporting cancer research across the U.S. The EDRN is an initiative of the NCI which is focused on early cancer detection. It is the force behind inter-governmental, inter-institutional and public-private collaboration building for the rapid advancement of biomarkers and early detection science.
Dr. Jason Terrell, Chief Medical Officer of Volition and the Chief Executive Officer of Volition America, commented, ''We are extremely excited about joining this study and are confident that our relationship with the EDRN will be highly beneficial to both parties. This study is a major milestone for Volition and will provide significant clinical data for us as we move firmly into the U.S. market and commence the process of launching a frontline screening test in the U.S."
An interview with Cameron Reynolds and Jason Terrell on this announcement is available to view at http://volitionrx.com/news/video-gallery.
Volition will host a conference call on Thursday July 20 at 8:30 AM U.S Eastern Time to further discuss the participation in this clinical study in addition to providing a business update. The call will be hosted by Cameron Reynolds along with Jason Terrell. To participate in the call, please dial 1-877-407-9716 (toll-free) in the U.S. and Canada, 0800-756-3429 (toll-free) in the U.K., and 1-201-493-6779 (toll) internationally. The conference ID number is 13666552.
A live audio webcast of the conference call will also be available on the investor relations page of Volition's corporate website at http://ir.volitionrx.com. In addition, a telephone replay of the call will be available until July 27. The replay dial-in numbers are 1-844-512-2921 (toll-free) in the U.S. and Canada and 1-412-317-6671 (toll) internationally. Please use replay pin number 13666552.
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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Released July 18, 2017
