Pronto to distribute Signal's Myeloma Prognostic Risk Signature test in Israel

Signal Genetics, the parent company of Myeloma Health LLC, and Pronto Diagnostics Ltd, both of which are privately held predictive genetic testing companies focused on oncology, announced that they have entered into a Distribution Agreement whereby Pronto will be the exclusive representative and distributor for Signal's Myeloma Prognostic Risk Signature (MyPRS) test in Israel.  

According to Joe Hernandez, CEO of Signal Genetics, "The Agreement with Pronto Diagnostics represents our initial entry into the international market with MyPRS and strong interest among both laboratories and physicians outside the United States in providing broader access to this novel technology." Signal's MyPRS test is performed at the company's CLIA lab located in Little Rock, Arkansas and has been adopted by several highly reputable academic cancer centers throughout the U.S.

Dr. Nir Navot, Chairman and CTO of Pronto Diagnostics affirmed: "Our agreement with Signal Genetics allows us to provide a valuable prognostic tool to Israeli hematologists who treat Myeloma patients, in line with our commitment to increasing personalization of treatment for cancer patients".