Scientific evidence

Risk stratification of patients with stage I cutaneous melanoma using 31-gene expression profiling

Jan 2021

Examined the prognostic value of the 31-gene expression profile (31-GEP) test for the risk of recurrence in stage I CM patients according to 31-GEP class. 

Author: Martin B, et al.

Publication: Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology

A dermatologist’s guide to implementation of gene expression profiling in the management of melanoma

Nov 2020

Expert panel of 5 leading dermatologists with 31-GEP experience convened to review literature and create a shared decision-making model/algorithm.

Author: Kwatra S, et al.

Publication: Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology

Independent validation of a tissue systems pathology assay to predict future progression in non-dysplastic Barrett’s esophagus: a spatial-temporal analysis

Oct 2020

Assessing additional spatial and temporal biopsies increased the predictive accuracy, allowing for identification of most future progressors.

Author: Frei N, et al.

Publication: Clinical and Translational Gastroenterology

Integrating the melanoma 31-gene expression profile test with surgical oncology practice within national guideline and staging recommendations

Oct 2020

Define changes in clinical management resulting from the use of the prognostic 31-gene expression profile (31-GEP) test for cutaneous melanoma in a surgical oncology practice.

Author: Hyams D, et al.

Publication: Future Oncology

Instrument gauge and type in uveal melanoma fine needle biopsy: implications for diagnostic yield and molecular prognostication

Aug 2020

Purpose: To systematically evaluate and compare the effects of using small-gauge needles and vitrectors on the ability to obtain adequate diagnostic and prognostic uveal melanoma biopsy specimens.

Author: Klofas LK, et al.

Publication: American Journal of Ophthalmology

Integration of a 31-gene expression profile into clinical decision-making in the treatment of cutaneous melanoma

Aug 2020

Retrospective review and early experience in utilizing 31-GEP in intermediate melanomas and its effect on clinical management.

Author: Scott A, et al.

Publication: The American Surgeon

Gene expression profiling in uveal melanoma: five-year prospective outcomes and meta-analysis

Jul 2020

The prognostic 15-gene expression profile (15-GEP) test for uveal melanoma (UM) predicts metastatic risk based on primary tumor biology. Here we report outcomes from a prospective registry of 15-GEP-tested patients, and a meta-analysis with published cohorts.

Author: Aaberg TM, et al.

Publication: Ocul Oncol Pathol

Independent blinded validation of a tissue systems pathology test to predict progression in patients with Barrett’s esophagus

Jun 2020

A risk prediction test identifies patients with non-dysplastic Barrett's esophagus who are at high risk for progression to high-grade dysplasia or cancer.

Author: Davison J, et al.

Publication: American Journal of Gastroenterology

Clinical validity of a gene expression signature in diagnostically uncertain neoplasms

Jun 2020

A retrospective study demonstrating high diagnostic accuracy of the 23-GEP in diagnostically uncertain cases when evaluated against clinical outcomes.

Author: Clarke L, et al.

Publication: Personalized Medicine

Gene expression profiling prognostication of posterior uveal melanoma

Jun 2020

Investigate the influence of tumor size by American Joint Committee on Cancer (AJCC) stage, Collaborative Ocular Melanoma Study (COMS) size, tumor largest basal diameter (LBD), and tumor thickness on prognostication by gene expression profiling (GEP) class.

Author: Binkley E, et al.

Publication: Ophthalmology Retina

A systematic review and meta-analysis of gene expression profiling for primary cutaneous melanoma prognosis

May 2020

Systematic review of available evidence on GEP for prognosis. Included meta-analysis of 6 studies on the 31-GEP. Clinical implications show that 31-GEP can better assess prognosis leading to more appropriate patient management.

Author: Litchman G, et al.

Publication: SKIN: Journal of Cutaneous Melanoma

Independent validation of TissueCypher to predict future progression in non- dysplastic Barrett’s esophagus: a spatial-temporal analysis

May 2020

An independent validation study showed TissueCypher identified a significant subset of NDBE patients who progress at a rate comparable to expert-confirmed LGD.

Author: Frei N, et al.

Publication: Poster presentation (Sa1189) at DDW 2020, Virtual