Aegis Sciences Corporation, one of the nation’s leading laboratory
sciences companies, announced today the acquisition of Diagnovus LLC, a
molecular diagnostics laboratory providing individualized genetic
information, which fundamentally changes the way physicians treat
patients.
“The asset acquisition of Diagnovus allows Aegis to expand our
healthcare laboratory testing services,” stated Aegis Founder, Chairman,
and CEO Dr. David L. Black. “The delivery of patient-specific genetic
information to physicians will improve management of disease and
prescribing of necessary medication.”
Diagnovus has developed multiple molecular diagnostic assays, including
a buccal swab test, which provides insight into an individual’s response
to certain medications based on genetic structure. This valuable
information may increase the quality of care by reducing the time
required to find the optimal course of treatment. In addition to this
testing, Diagnovus will continue to offer its hematology/oncology
testing using next-generation sequencing, as well as its growing
pharmaceutical contract business for Aegis.
“As a scientist and entrepreneur, I am proud to have our team join
Aegis,” stated Diagnovus President and Co-Founder, Dr. James Stover.
“Aegis’ reputation and client base will allow us to offer our developed
molecular diagnostic testing services to a much larger patient
population.”
About Aegis Sciences Corporation
Aegis Sciences Corporation is a toxicology laboratory specializing in
forensic and healthcare services that provides science-driven testing
and consulting for clients, such as professional and amateur sports
organizations, distinguished college and university athletic programs,
healthcare professionals, Fortune 500 companies, medical examiners, and
government agencies throughout the United States.
About Diagnovus
Based in Nashville, Tenn., Diagnovus is a specialized molecular
diagnostic company focused on delivering personalized information and
services to physicians treating patients suffering from underserved,
aggressive, and lesser-known diseases. Its mission is to improve the
health of patients and quality of treatment decisions through innovative
molecular diagnostics that better inform physicians, patients, and their
families facing these difficult disease prospects. Diagnovus was founded
in 2011 by two funds affiliated with the TNInvestco program—Tri-Star
Technology Fund, LLC, and Limestone Fund, LLC—and Dr. James Stover.
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