Exact Sciences, Mayo Clinic extend & expand colorectal cancer screening collaboration

Exact Sciences and Mayo Clinic, based in Rochester, Minn., have announced a five-year extension and expansion of their collaboration.

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The collaboration centers on colorectal cancer screening, surveillance and diagnostics. The new agreement focuses on Exact Sciences’ relationship with Mayo Clinic gastroenterologist and co-inventor of Cologuard David Ahlquist, MD.

“This unique collaboration is producing powerful results,” said John Noseworthy, MD, president and CEO of Mayo Clinic. “The success of our teams in developing Cologuard exemplifies what can happen when two organizations combine their expertise and unite toward a single goal.”

The original agreement dates back to June 11, 2009.

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