Revna Biosciences and AstraZeneca Increase Access to Lung Cancer Treatment in Ghana
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The partnership made it possible for leading cancer centers to incorporate EGFR biomarker testing into their diagnostic processes, which helped them make more accurate treatment choices. Revna organized a training workshop and strategic symposium to improve clinical processes and diagnostic skills. Future research and clinical decision-making are supported by real-time data integration.
AstraZeneca PLC (NASDAQ:AZN)'s Dr. Khomotso Mashilane noted the significance of merging diagnostics with targeted treatments. Revna CEO Dr. Derrick Edem Akpalu addressed the ecosystem's importance in removing access obstacles. Dr. Preetivi Ellis, a co-founder, stressed how the work is transforming treatment for patients today and developing the genomic foundation for care in the future. It is one of the Best Weight Loss Stocks.
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