Ikonisys and BIO BRASIL BIOTECNOLOGIA to Strengthen Partnership to Expand Cytology Services in Brazil
11 Septembre 2024 - 6:00PM
Business Wire
Regulatory News:
Ikonisys (Euronext Growth Paris: ALIKO), a company
specializing in the early and accurate detection of cancers through
a unique, fully automated solution for medical analysis
laboratories, today announces that its wholly-owned company
Hospitex International signed a Memorandum Of Understanding (MOU)
with BIO BRASIL BIOTECNOLOGIA LTDA, a premier provider of
anatomical pathology services in Brazil, marking a significant
expansion of their collaboration in Brazil. This partnership aims
to enhance the availability of diagnostic tools and improve
healthcare outcomes in São Paulo state through the acquisition of
additional state-of-the-art cytology equipment.
More specifically, the MOU outlines the acquisition of an
additional 10 Cytofast Plus systems and 50,000 reagent kits by BIO
BRASIL. The Company will thus expand its diagnostic infrastructure,
complementing the 7 systems already deployed in collaboration with
Hospitex, to face the growing demand for Pap tests and urinary
cytology diagnostics in São Paulo. In addition, a pilot project of
innovative fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) technology
will be conducted within BIO BRASIL's centralized laboratory to
test Ikonisys’ advanced diagnostic solution for urinary cytology.
This project aims at introducing innovative applications for LSiL
(Low-grade Squamous Intraepithelial Lesions) and ASCUS (Atypical
Squamous Cells of Undetermined Significance) in Pap tests. The
system has already been successfully evaluated in collaboration
with São Paulo City Hall.
As part of the agreement, BIO BRASIL will oversee the
integration and operational deployment of the new equipment, ensure
staff training, and promote the accessibility of cytology services
while Ikonisys will supply the equipment and reagent kits, provide
technical support and training, and collaborate on R&D
initiatives. The partnership will be effective for two years and
aims to drive forward innovations in diagnostic pathology. Both
companies are committed to completing an initial order of equipment
and supplies by the end of 2024, ensuring swift deployment to
support market needs.
The state of São Paulo presents a substantial market for
cytology services. With nearly 8 million women of screening age for
cervical cancer, preventive Pap tests have become a public health
priority, with current urban coverage surpassing 70%. In addition,
the state of São Paulo reports approximately 20,000 new cases of
bladder cancer annually, emphasizing the growing demand for urinary
cytology diagnostics.
Francesco Trisolini, COO of Ikonisys, stated: “We are
thrilled to extend our partnership with BIO BRASIL which ties in
with our strategy of expanding worldwide. This partnership marks a
significant step forward in our commitment to advancing cytology
technologies and enhancing healthcare services in geographies where
there is a tremendous need to save human lives.”
Thanks to this collaboration, BIO BRASIL will consolidate its
position as the leading anatomical pathology laboratory in Brazil
and Ikonisys is set to establish as the reference technology for
liquid-based cytology (LBC) in Brazil.
About Ikonisys Ikonisys SA is a cell-based diagnostics
company based in Paris (France), New Haven (Connecticut, USA) and
Milan (Italy) specialized in the early and accurate detection of
cancer. The company develops, produces and markets the proprietary
Ikoniscope20® and Ikoniscope20max® platforms, fully-automated
solutions designed to deliver accurate and reliable detection and
analysis of rare and very rare cells. Ikonisys has received FDA
clearance for several automated diagnostic applications, which are
also marketed in Europe under CE certification. Through its
breakthrough fluorescence microscopy platform, the company
continues to develop a stream of new tests, including liquid biopsy
tests based on Circulating Tumor Cells (CTC).
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www.ikonisys-finance.com
About BIO BRASIL BIOTECNOLOGIA BIO BRASIL BIOTECNOLOGIA
LTDA is a premier distribution company in São Paulo, Brazil, also
partner of a reference lab named APOIOLAB, provider of pathological
anatomy services and molecular biology based in São Paulo, Brazil,
BIO BRASIL also has a factory in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais that
produce hematology, chemical chemistry and uranalysis reagents.
With a reputation for excellence and innovation, BIO BRASIL has
become a leader in diagnostic pathology provider, serving a vast
network of other healthcare providers and patients. Their
commitment to quality and accuracy has positioned them as a trusted
partner in healthcare across the country. BIO BRASIL also has
another factory making boxes for disposing of hospital waste, and
is the owner of a patent in partnership with the University of
Campinas - UNICAMP for intestinal parasite testing, with the
development of automated analysis equipment.
For further information, please go to www.bio-brasil.com
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