Primera unveils Signature EVO slide and cassette printers
October 2023—Primera Technology has launched its next-generation Signature EVO slide printer and Signature EVO cassette printer.
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Sophia Genetics expands relationship with Gustave Roussy
October 2023—Sophia Genetics announced the expansion of its relationship with Gustave Roussy in which the cancer center will use the Sophia DDM digital analytics platform for all relevant samples, including those related to solid tumors and hematologic and hereditary cancers. Gustave Roussy, which has two campuses in France, began working with the cloud-native software company in 2017. Sophia Genetics is located in France and Boston.
FDA clears Alinity h-series hematology system
October 2023—Abbott has received FDA clearance for its Alinity h-series hematology system, which includes the Alinity hq, an automated hematology analyzer, and Alinity hs, an integrated slide maker and stainer. The Alinity hq leverages multiangle polarized scatter separation (MAPPS) technology, which uses light scattering to distinguish cellular features and identify various blood cells, and processes up to 119 CBC results per hour. The system can be integrated into an existing core lab operation.
Visiopharm, Boston Cell Standards to develop IHC technology
October 2023—Visiopharm and Boston Cell Standards announced they are partnering to integrate immunohistochemistry calibration standards with image analysis software for quality assurance. The joint technology solution will enable laboratories to meet key provisions of regulatory changes proposed in an editorial published in Archives of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine.
New book in Foundations in Diagnostic Pathology series
September 2023—Differential Diagnoses in Surgical Pathology: Tumors and their Mimickers, a new volume in the Foundations in Diagnostic Pathology series, has been published by Elsevier. The book, by Fadi W. Abdul Karim, MD, MEd, and Charles Sturgis, MD, aims to help readers quickly differentiate entities that have similar, overlapping histopathologic features and guide them through the decision-making process, providing a road map to the main differential diagnostic considerations that must be addressed when formulating a diagnosis. The book includes high-quality illustrations of similar-looking but distinct entities for side-by-side comparison in a user-friendly format with at-a-glance boxes and tables throughout the text, as well as selected references for further study. An enhanced ebook version is included with purchase.
Comanche drug for preeclampsia gets fast track designation
September 2023—Comanche Biopharma announced it has received fast track designation from the FDA for its CBP-4888 as a novel small interfering ribonucleic acid (siRNA) therapy for preeclampsia. CBP-4888 is a fixed-dose combination of two chemically synthesized, lipid-conjugated siRNA duplex oligonucleotides, siRNA-2283 and siRNA-2519, targeting two soluble fms-like tyrosine kinase–1 (sFLT1) mRNA isoforms. Fast track is designed to facilitate the development and expedite the review process of drugs to treat serious conditions and fill an unmet medical need.
Illumina, Pillar Biosciences announce partnership
September 2023—Illumina and Pillar Biosciences announced a strategic partnership to make Pillar’s suite of oncology assays commercially available worldwide as part of Illumina’s portfolio of oncology products. The companies say the agreement will result in an unprecedented offering of complementary next-generation sequencing solutions that will enhance the efficiency, accuracy, and cost-effectiveness of oncology testing through advanced sequencing techniques.
Owen Mumford introduces Unistik venous blood collection devices
September 2023—Owen Mumford has introduced its Unistik venous blood collection devices. Unistik VacuFlip features a safety guard that flips over to cover the needle after it is withdrawn from the patient’s arm. An audible click signals the safety guard is in place and the needle is locked. VacuFlip is available in three needle gauges and needle lengths.
KSL Diagnostics opens transplant immunology laboratory
September 2023—KSL Diagnostics, Buffalo, NY, has opened a transplant immunology laboratory to serve the western New York region. KSL is the provider for Erie County Medical Center and Kaleida Health. ConnectLife, a community blood bank and federally designated not-for-profit organ procurement organization, uses KSL’s new lab and services Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie, Genesee, Niagara, Orleans, and Wyoming counties.
Evident Slideview DX VS-M1R digital scanner
September 2023—Evident has introduced its Slideview DX VS-M1R whole slide imaging system, for research use only.