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DermTech Files for Voluntary Chapter 11 Protection
DermTech, Inc. (NASDAQDMTK) (DermTech or the Company), a leader in precision dermatology enabled by a non-invasive skin genomics technology, today filed for voluntary chapter 11 protection in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware. The chapter 11 filing is a continuation of the Company’s strategic alternatives review process. Currently, the Company intends to continue its laboratory operations and processing orders for the DermTech Melanoma Test (DMT), while simultaneously conducting a process to sell substantially all of its assets. Through the bankruptcy process, the Company intends to safeguard the interest of stakeholders and maximize the value of its assets.
By DermTech, Inc. · Via Business Wire · June 18, 2024
DermTech Reports First-Quarter 2024 Financial Results
DermTech, Inc. (NASDAQDMTK) (DermTech or the Company), a leader in precision dermatology enabled by a non-invasive skin genomics technology, today reported its first-quarter 2024 financial results.
By DermTech, Inc. · Via Business Wire · May 14, 2024
DermTech to Explore Strategic Alternatives and Implement Restructuring Plan
DermTech, Inc. (NASDAQDMTK) (DermTech or the Company), a leader in precision dermatology enabled by a non-invasive skin genomics technology, today announced that the special committee of its board of directors engaged TD Cowen to conduct a process exploring strategic alternatives to maximize stockholder value. Potential strategic alternatives that may be explored or evaluated include an acquisition, merger, reverse merger, business combination, sale of assets, licensing or other transaction involving the Company.
By DermTech, Inc. · Via Business Wire · April 18, 2024
DermTech Announces Inducement Grants Under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4)
DermTech, Inc. (NASDAQDMTK) (“DermTech” or the “Company”), a leader in precision dermatology enabled by a non-invasive skin genomics technology, today announced that effective March 27, 2024, the Compensation Committee of DermTech’s Board of Directors granted an aggregate of 26,240 restricted stock units to eight new employees under its 2022 Inducement Equity Incentive Plan, as amended, or the 2022 Inducement Plan. The 2022 Inducement Plan is used exclusively for the grant of equity awards to individuals who were not previously a DermTech employee, as inducements material to the employee’s entering into employment with DermTech, in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4).
By DermTech, Inc. · Via Business Wire · April 1, 2024
DermTech Presents Research Abstracts at the 2024 American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) Annual Meeting and New Research Published in the Journal of Investigative Dermatology
DermTech, Inc. (NASDAQDMTK) (DermTech or the Company), a leader in precision dermatology enabled by a non-invasive skin genomics technology, today announced the presentation of two research abstracts at the 2024 American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) Annual Meeting, taking place March 8th-12th in San Diego, California.
By DermTech, Inc. · Via Business Wire · March 8, 2024
DermTech Reports Fourth-Quarter 2023 Financial Results
DermTech, Inc. (NASDAQDMTK) (DermTech or the Company), a leader in precision dermatology enabled by a non-invasive skin genomics technology, today reported its fourth-quarter 2023 financial results.
By DermTech, Inc. · Via Business Wire · February 29, 2024
DermTech Announces Release Date for Fourth-quarter 2023 Financial Results
DermTech, Inc. (NASDAQDMTK) (DermTech or the Company), a leader in precision dermatology enabled by a non-invasive skin genomics technology, will host a conference call and webcast on Thursday, February 29, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) to discuss the Company's fourth-quarter 2023 operating and financial results. In advance of the call on February 29, 2024, DermTech will issue its fourth-quarter 2023 earnings press release.
By DermTech, Inc. · Via Business Wire · February 13, 2024
DermTech Announces Additional Restructuring Actions to Focus on Revenue Growth and Streamline Operations
DermTech, Inc. (NASDAQDMTK) (DermTech or the Company), a leader in precision dermatology enabled by a non-invasive skin genomics technology, today announced additional restructuring actions to prioritize revenue growth, streamline operations and further reduce overall operating expenses.
By DermTech, Inc. · Via Business Wire · January 31, 2024
DermTech Announces Positive Topline Results From a Study Evaluating the DermTech Melanoma Test (DMT) Across All Skin Types
DermTech, Inc. (NASDAQDMTK) (DermTech or the Company), a leader in precision dermatology enabled by a non-invasive skin genomics technology, today reported positive topline results from a study evaluating the foundational gene expression assay component of the DermTech Melanoma Test (DMT) across all skin types in the real-world clinical setting. The peer-reviewed study entitled, “Non-invasive gene expression analysis rules out melanoma with high negative predictive value regardless of skin phototype” was presented at the Winter Clinical Dermatology Conference (January 12-17, 2024).
By DermTech, Inc. · Via Business Wire · January 18, 2024
DermTech Simplifies the DermTech Melanoma Test (DMT) by Discontinuing the Optional TERT Add-on Assay
DermTech, Inc. (NASDAQDMTK) (DermTech or the Company), a leader in precision dermatology enabled by a non-invasive skin genomics technology, today announced that it will discontinue the optional TERT promoter mutation add-on assay for its DermTech Melanoma Test (DMT) effective March 1, 2024.
By DermTech, Inc. · Via Business Wire · January 16, 2024
DermTech Announces Positive Topline Results From Trust 2 Study Evaluating the DermTech Melanoma Test (DMT)
DermTech, Inc. (NASDAQDMTK) (DermTech or the Company), a leader in precision dermatology enabled by a non-invasive skin genomics technology, today reported positive topline results from its Trust 2 Study, which evaluated the foundational gene expression assay component of the DermTech Melanoma Test (DMT) in a real-world clinical setting.
By DermTech, Inc. · Via Business Wire · January 8, 2024
DermTech Announces Inducement Grants Under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4)
DermTech, Inc. (NASDAQDMTK) (“DermTech” or the “Company”), a leader in precision dermatology enabled by a non-invasive skin genomics technology, today announced the grant to 15 new employees of restricted stock units representing the contingent right to receive up to an aggregate of 56,230 shares of the Company’s common stock under its 2022 Inducement Equity Incentive Plan, as amended, or the 2022 Inducement Plan. The restricted stock units were approved by DermTech’s Compensation Committee, effective December 11, 2023, and were granted as inducements material to the employee’s acceptance of employment with DermTech in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4).
By DermTech, Inc. · Via Business Wire · December 14, 2023
DermTech Reports Third-Quarter 2023 Financial Results
DermTech, Inc. (NASDAQDMTK) (DermTech or the Company), a leader in precision dermatology enabled by a non-invasive skin genomics technology, today reported its third-quarter 2023 financial results.
By DermTech, Inc. · Via Business Wire · November 2, 2023
DermTech Announces Release Date for Third-Quarter 2023 Financial Results
DermTech, Inc. (NASDAQDMTK) (DermTech or the Company), a leader in precision dermatology enabled by a non-invasive skin genomics technology, will host a conference call and webcast on Thursday, November 2, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) to discuss the Company's third-quarter 2023 operating and financial results. In advance of the call on November 2, 2023, DermTech will issue its third-quarter 2023 earnings press release.
By DermTech, Inc. · Via Business Wire · October 12, 2023
DermTech Grants New CCO Mark Aguillard Inducement Award Under NASDAQ Listing Rule 5635(c)(4)
DermTech, Inc. (NASDAQDMTK) (DermTech or the Company), a leader in precision dermatology enabled by a non-invasive skin genomics technology, today announced that DermTech’s Compensation Committee has granted an equity award to its new chief commercial officer, Mark Aguillard. The award was granted pursuant to the terms of Mr. Aguillard’s employment letter and as a material inducement to his joining the Company as chief commercial officer.
By DermTech, Inc. · Via Business Wire · September 21, 2023
DermTech Announces Contracts With Highmark for the Foundational Assay of Its DermTech Melanoma Test (DMT)
DermTech, Inc. (NASDAQDMTK) (DermTech or the Company), a leader in precision dermatology enabled by a non-invasive skin genomics technology, today announced agreements with Highmark Inc. (Highmark). The contracts, which are in addition to a favorable coverage policy, enhance access to the foundational assay of the DermTech Melanoma Test (DMT). Highmark and its Blue-branded affiliates provide health insurance to approximately 7 million members in Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Delaware and New York. The Pigmented Lesion Assay (PLA), the foundational assay of the DMT, is an innovative, non-invasive way to rule out melanoma with a 99 percent negative predictive value (NPV).
By DermTech, Inc. · Via Business Wire · September 19, 2023
DermTech Appoints Mark Aguillard as Chief Commercial Officer
DermTech, Inc. (NASDAQDMTK) (DermTech or the Company), a leader in precision dermatology enabled by a non-invasive skin genomics technology, today announced the appointment of Mark Aguillard as chief commercial officer effective September 19, 2023. Mr. Aguillard will lead DermTech’s overall commercial strategy and execution.
By DermTech, Inc. · Via Business Wire · September 11, 2023
DermTech Announces Inducement Grants Under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4)
DermTech, Inc. (NASDAQDMTK) (“DermTech” or the “Company”), a leader in precision dermatology enabled by a non-invasive skin genomics technology, today announced the grant to six new employees of restricted stock units representing the contingent right to receive up to an aggregate of 24,720 shares of the Company’s common stock under its 2022 Inducement Equity Incentive Plan, as amended, or the 2022 Inducement Plan. The restricted stock units were approved by DermTech’s Compensation Committee, effective August 22, 2023, and were granted as inducements material to the employee’s acceptance of employment with DermTech in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4).
By DermTech, Inc. · Via Business Wire · August 25, 2023
DermTech Reports Second-Quarter 2023 Financial Results
DermTech, Inc. (NASDAQDMTK) (DermTech or the Company), a leader in precision dermatology enabled by a non-invasive skin genomics technology, today reported its second-quarter 2023 financial results.
By DermTech, Inc. · Via Business Wire · August 3, 2023
DermTech Announces Favorable Coverage Policy With Blues Plan in Michigan for the Foundational Assay of Its DermTech Melanoma Test (DMT)
DermTech, Inc. (NASDAQDMTK) (DermTech or the Company), a leader in precision dermatology enabled by a non-invasive skin genomics technology, today announced a favorable coverage policy with a Blues plan in Michigan. The favorable coverage policy, which is in addition to a contract that became effective in August 2022, enhances access to the foundational assay of the DermTech Melanoma Test (DMT) for the approximately 4.5 million members of this plan. The Pigmented Lesion Assay (PLA), the foundational assay of the DMT, is an innovative, non-invasive way to rule out melanoma with a 99 percent negative predictive value (NPV).
By DermTech, Inc. · Via Business Wire · July 19, 2023
DermTech Announces Release Date for Second-Quarter 2023 Financial Results
DermTech, Inc. (NASDAQDMTK) (DermTech or the Company), a leader in precision dermatology enabled by a non-invasive skin genomics technology, will host a conference call and webcast on Thursday, August 3, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) to discuss the Company's second-quarter 2023 operating and financial results. In advance of the call on August 3, 2023, DermTech will issue its second-quarter 2023 earnings press release.
By DermTech, Inc. · Via Business Wire · July 17, 2023
DermTech Adds Approximately 7 Million Covered Lives for the Foundational Assay of Its DermTech Melanoma Test (DMT)
DermTech, Inc. (NASDAQDMTK) (DermTech or the Company), a leader in precision dermatology enabled by a non-invasive skin genomics technology, today announced a favorable coverage policy from Highmark Inc. (Highmark). Highmark and its Blue-branded affiliates provide health insurance to approximately 7 million members in Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Delaware and New York. The Pigmented Lesion Assay (PLA), the foundational assay of the DMT, is an innovative, non-invasive way to rule out melanoma with a 99 percent negative predictive value (NPV).
By DermTech, Inc. · Via Business Wire · July 12, 2023
DermTech Announces Restructuring to Prioritize Growth Opportunities and Streamline Operations
DermTech, Inc. (NASDAQDMTK) (DermTech or the Company), a leader in precision dermatology enabled by a non-invasive skin genomics technology, today announced restructuring actions that are intended to prioritize the significant growth opportunities for the DermTech Melanoma Test (DMT), streamline operations, suspend pipeline programs and significantly reduce overall operating expenses.
By DermTech, Inc. · Via Business Wire · June 28, 2023
ECRI Completes Evaluation of the Pigmented Lesion Assay (PLA), the Foundational Assay for the DermTech Melanoma Test (DMT)
DermTech, Inc. (NASDAQDMTK) (“DermTech” or the “Company”), a leader in precision dermatology enabled by a non-invasive skin genomics platform, today announced that ECRI completed its evaluation of the Pigmented Lesion Assay (PLA), the foundational assay for the DermTech Melanoma Test (DMT), and changed its rating from ‘Inconclusive’ to ‘Somewhat Favorable’. ECRI is an independent, nonprofit organization focused on healthcare technology evaluation and safety to improve quality, reduce cost and achieve better outcomes across all healthcare settings.
By DermTech, Inc. · Via Business Wire · June 14, 2023
DermTech Announces Contract With Hawaii Blues Plan for the Foundational Assay of Its DermTech Melanoma Test (DMT)
DermTech, Inc. (NASDAQDMTK) (“DermTech” or the “Company”), a leader in precision dermatology enabled by a non-invasive skin genomics platform, today announced an agreement with a Blues plan in Hawaii. The contract, which is in addition to a favorable coverage policy, enhances access to the foundational assay of the DermTech Melanoma Test (DMT) for the nearly 800,000 members of this plan. The DMT is an innovative, non-invasive way to enhance melanoma detection with a greater than 99 percent negative predictive value (NPV).
By DermTech, Inc. · Via Business Wire · June 7, 2023
DermTech Announces Inducement Grants Under NASDAQ Listing Rule 5635(c)(4)
DermTech, Inc. (NASDAQDMTK) (“DermTech” or the “Company”), a leader in precision dermatology enabled by a non-invasive skin genomics platform, today announced the grant to eight new employees of restricted stock units representing the contingent right to receive up to an aggregate of 28,500 shares of the Company’s common stock under its 2022 Inducement Equity Incentive Plan, as amended, or the 2022 Inducement Plan. The restricted stock units were approved by DermTech’s Compensation Committee, effective May 31, 2023, and were granted as inducements material to the employee’s acceptance of employment with DermTech in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4).
By DermTech, Inc. · Via Business Wire · June 2, 2023
DermTech Surpasses 200,000 Cumulative Billable Samples for the DermTech Melanoma Test (DMT)
DermTech, Inc. (NASDAQDMTK) (“DermTech” or the “Company”), a leader in precision dermatology enabled by a non-invasive skin genomics platform, today announced that the DermTech Melanoma Test (DMT) has tested more than 200,000 suspicious pigmented lesions. The DMT uses non-invasive Smart Stickers™ to test for select genomic markers associated with melanoma, one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer. With a negative predictive value of over 99 percent, the test rules out melanoma with high probability.
By DermTech, Inc. · Via Business Wire · May 31, 2023
DermTech Announces Agreements With South Carolina Blues Plan and the United Mine Workers of America Health and Retirement Funds for the Foundational Assay of Its DermTech Melanoma Test (DMT)
DermTech, Inc. (NASDAQDMTK) (“DermTech” or the “Company”), a leader in precision dermatology enabled by a non-invasive skin genomics platform, today announced agreements with a Blues plan in South Carolina and the United Mine Workers of America Health and Retirement Funds (“UMWA Funds”). The contracts, which are both effective April 1, 2023, enhance access to the foundational assay of the DermTech Melanoma Test (“DMT”) for the approximately 1.7 million members of the Blues plan in South Carolina and the 90,000 beneficiaries of the UMWA Funds. The UMWA Funds is a group of multi-employer plans that provide health and pension benefits to retired coal miners and their eligible dependents. The DMT is an innovative, non-invasive way to enhance melanoma detection with a greater than 99 percent negative predictive value (“NPV”).
By DermTech, Inc. · Via Business Wire · May 11, 2023
DermTech Grants New CEO Bret Christensen Inducement Award Under NASDAQ Listing Rule 5635(c)(4)
DermTech, Inc. (NASDAQDMTK) (“DermTech” or the “Company”), a leader in precision dermatology enabled by a non-invasive skin genomics platform, today announced that its board of directors (“the board”) has granted an equity award to its new chief executive officer, Bret Christensen. The award was granted pursuant to the terms of Mr. Christensen’s employment letter and as a material inducement to his joining DermTech as president, CEO and a director on its board.
By DermTech, Inc. · Via Business Wire · May 10, 2023
DermTech Appoints Bret Christensen as New President and CEO
DermTech, Inc. (NASDAQDMTK) (“DermTech” or the “Company”), a leader in precision dermatology enabled by a non-invasive skin genomics platform, today announced the appointment of Bret Christensen, previously chief commercial officer of Insulet, as president, chief executive officer and a member of the board of directors (the board). Mr. Christensen succeeds Dr. John Dobak, who stepped down as president, chief executive officer and a director of the board.
By DermTech, Inc. · Via Business Wire · May 9, 2023
DermTech Reports First-Quarter 2023 Financial Results
DermTech, Inc. (NASDAQDMTK) (“DermTech” or the “Company”), a leader in precision dermatology enabled by a non-invasive skin genomics platform, today reported its first-quarter 2023 financial results.
By DermTech, Inc. · Via Business Wire · May 4, 2023
New Survey Data Reveals Nearly 75% of Consumers Have Not Had a Full Skin Exam Within the Past 12 Months
DermTech, Inc. (NASDAQDMTK) (“DermTech” or the “Company”), a leader in precision dermatology enabled by a non-invasive skin genomics platform, today announced the release of new survey data in conjunction with the launch of its third annual #Stickit2Melanoma campaign in honor of Melanoma and Skin Cancer Awareness Month in May. Initiated in 2021, the campaign aims to raise awareness of melanoma, one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer, and promote the importance of scheduling regular skin exams.
By DermTech, Inc. · Via Business Wire · May 1, 2023
DermTech Announces Contract With New York Health Plan for the Foundational Assay of Its DermTech Melanoma Test (DMT)
DermTech, Inc. (NASDAQDMTK) (“DermTech” or the “Company”), a leader in precision dermatology enabled by a non-invasive skin genomics platform, today announced an agreement with a physician-founded, member-focused and community-based not-for-profit health plan in New York. The contract, which is in addition to a favorable coverage policy that became effective April 15, 2023, enhances access to the foundational assay of the DermTech Melanoma Test (DMT) for the approximately 400,000 members of this plan. The DMT is an innovative, non-invasive way to enhance melanoma detection with a greater than 99 percent negative predictive value (NPV).
By DermTech, Inc. · Via Business Wire · April 26, 2023
DermTech Announces Release Date for First-quarter 2023 Financial Results
DermTech, Inc. (NASDAQDMTK) (“DermTech” or the “Company”), a leader in precision dermatology enabled by a non-invasive skin genomics platform, will host a conference call and webcast on Thursday, May 4, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) to discuss the Company's first-quarter 2023 operating and financial results. In advance of the call on May 4, 2023, DermTech will issue its first-quarter 2023 earnings press release.
By DermTech, Inc. · Via Business Wire · April 13, 2023
DermTech Announces Contract With North Carolina Blues Plan for the Foundational Assay of Its DermTech Melanoma Test (DMT)
DermTech, Inc. (NASDAQDMTK) (“DermTech” or the “Company”), a leader in precision dermatology enabled by a non-invasive skin genomics platform, today announced an agreement with a Blues plan in North Carolina. The contract, which is in addition to a favorable coverage policy that became effective March 15, 2023, enhances access to the foundational assay of the DermTech Melanoma Test (DMT) for the more than 3.8 million members of this plan. The DMT is an innovative, non-invasive way to enhance melanoma detection with a greater than 99 percent negative predictive value (NPV).
By DermTech, Inc. · Via Business Wire · April 11, 2023
New Survey Finds Millennials and Gen Xers Not Following Safe Sun Habits, Increasing Risk of Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer
In a new survey of 1,000 millennials and 1,000 Gen Xers, 75% of respondents said that while they are mindful of their sun exposure, only 19% wear sunscreen all year, 35% used a tanning bed and 46% regretted how long they stayed out in the sun when they were younger. These harmful habits can lead to an increased overall risk of nonmelanoma skin cancer (NMSC).1 This is why DermTech, Inc. (NASDAQDMTK), a leader in precision dermatology, is now developing a direct-to-consumer (DTC) marketed skin and health wellness DNA risk assessment test. Today, the Company launched its Sun Regrets campaign to educate Americans on their skin health as it relates to the risk of skin cancer, the risk factors of nonmelanoma skin cancer and the importance of preventative measures to reduce ultraviolet (UV) damage.
By DermTech, Inc. · Via Business Wire · April 5, 2023
DermTech Announces Inducement Grants Under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4)
DermTech, Inc. (NASDAQDMTK) (“DermTech” or the “Company”), a leader in precision dermatology enabled by a non-invasive skin genomics platform, today announced the grant to eight new employees of restricted stock units representing the contingent right to receive up to an aggregate of 40,510 shares of the Company’s common stock under its 2022 Inducement Equity Incentive Plan, as amended, or the 2022 Inducement Plan. The restricted stock units were approved by DermTech’s Compensation Committee, effective March 28, 2023, and were granted as inducements material to the employee’s acceptance of employment with DermTech in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4).
By DermTech, Inc. · Via Business Wire · April 3, 2023
DermTech to Present Four New Posters and Demonstrate its Smart Stickers™ at the 2023 American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) Annual Meeting
DermTech, Inc. (NASDAQDMTK) (“DermTech” or the “Company”), a leader in precision dermatology enabled by a non-invasive skin genomics platform, today announced that it is participating in the 2023 American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) Annual Meeting, which will take place on March 17-21 in New Orleans.
By DermTech, Inc. · Via Business Wire · March 14, 2023
DermTech Adds Approximately 1.9 Million Covered Lives for the Foundational Assay of Its DermTech Melanoma Test (DMT)
DermTech, Inc. (NASDAQDMTK) (“DermTech” or the “Company”), a leader in precision dermatology enabled by a non-invasive skin genomics platform, today announced an agreement with a Blues plan in Arizona. The agreement makes the foundational assay of the DermTech Melanoma Test (DMT) available to the approximately 1.9 million members of this plan. The DMT is an innovative, non-invasive way to enhance melanoma detection with a greater than 99 percent negative predictive value (NPV).
By DermTech, Inc. · Via Business Wire · March 7, 2023
DermTech to Present at March Investor Conferences
DermTech, Inc. (NASDAQDMTK) (“DermTech” or the “Company”), a leader in precision dermatology enabled by a non-invasive skin genomics platform, today announced that management is scheduled to present at the following investor conferences during March 2023.
By DermTech, Inc. · Via Business Wire · March 3, 2023
DermTech Reports Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year 2022 Financial Results; Company Announces CEO Transition Plan
DermTech, Inc. (NASDAQDMTK) (“DermTech” or the “Company”), a leader in precision dermatology enabled by a non-invasive skin genomics platform, today reported its fourth-quarter and full-year 2022 financial results. The Company also announced that Dr. John Dobak expects to step away from his role as president, chief executive officer and director under a planned transition.
By DermTech, Inc. · Via Business Wire · March 2, 2023
DermTech Announces Release Date for Fourth-Quarter 2022 Financial Results
DermTech, Inc. (NASDAQDMTK) (“DermTech” or the “Company”), a leader in precision dermatology enabled by a non-invasive skin genomics platform, will host a conference call and webcast on Thursday, March 2, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) to discuss the Company's fourth-quarter 2022 operating and financial results. In advance of the call on March 2, 2023, DermTech will issue its fourth-quarter 2022 earnings press release.
By DermTech, Inc. · Via Business Wire · February 10, 2023
DermTech Announces the Foundational Assay of Its DermTech Melanoma Test (DMT) Is Recommended for Coverage by the Veterans Health Administration
DermTech, Inc. (NASDAQDMTK) (“DermTech” or the “Company”), a leader in precision dermatology enabled by a non-invasive skin genomics platform, today announced that U.S. General Services Administration has recommended the Company’s foundational assay included in the DermTech Melanoma Test (DMT) for coverage by the Veterans Health Administration (VHA). The VHA is the largest integrated health care system in the U.S. providing care at 1,298 health care facilities.
By DermTech, Inc. · Via Business Wire · February 9, 2023
DermTech Announces Inducement Grants Under NASDAQ Listing Rule 5635(c)(4)
DermTech, Inc. (NASDAQDMTK) (“DermTech” or the “Company”), a leader in precision dermatology enabled by a non-invasive skin genomics platform, today announced the grant to four new employees of restricted stock units representing the contingent right to receive up to an aggregate of 44,669 shares of the Company’s common stock under its 2022 Inducement Equity Incentive Plan, as amended, or the 2022 Inducement Plan. The restricted stock units were approved by DermTech’s Compensation Committee, effective January 24, 2023, and were granted as inducements material to the employee’s acceptance of employment with DermTech in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4).
By DermTech, Inc. · Via Business Wire · January 27, 2023
DermTech Adds Approximately 1.2 Million Covered Lives for the Foundational Assay of Its DermTech Melanoma Test (DMT)
DermTech, Inc. (NASDAQDMTK) (“DermTech” or the “Company”), a leader in precision dermatology enabled by a non-invasive skin genomics platform, today announced favorable coverage policies from two commercial payers comprising a Blues plan in Hawaii and a physician-founded, member-focused and community-based not-for-profit health plan in New York. The coverage policies resulted from an independent technology assessment by the second largest laboratory benefits manager in the U.S. and are similar to the Medicare coverage policy of the Company’s foundational assay included in the DermTech Melanoma Test (DMT).
By DermTech, Inc. · Via Business Wire · January 23, 2023
DermTech Announces the Foundational Assay of Its DermTech Melanoma Test (DMT) Is Recommended for Coverage by TRICARE
DermTech, Inc. (NASDAQDMTK) (“DermTech” or the “Company”), a leader in precision dermatology enabled by a non-invasive skin genomics platform, today announced that the Defense Health Agency’s Lab Joint Working Group has recommended the Company’s foundational assay included in the DermTech Melanoma Test (DMT) for coverage by TRICARE. TRICARE is the health care program for uniformed service members, retirees and their families around the world.
By DermTech, Inc. · Via Business Wire · January 10, 2023
DermTech Adds Approximately 13 Million Covered Lives for the Foundational Assay of Its DermTech Melanoma Test (DMT)
DermTech, Inc. (NASDAQDMTK) (“DermTech” or the “Company”), a leader in precision dermatology enabled by a non-invasive skin genomics platform, today announced favorable coverage policies from four commercial payers including Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina (BCBS NC), Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina (BCBS SC), Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana (BCBS LA) and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas City (BCBS KC). These coverage policies were announced pursuant to an independent technology assessment by the second largest laboratory benefits manager in the U.S. and are similar to the policy issued by Medicare for coverage of the Company’s foundational assay for the DermTech Melanoma Test (DMT). In addition, the Company recently entered into an agreement with a Blues plan in Michigan.
By DermTech, Inc. · Via Business Wire · January 5, 2023
DermTech Announces Inducement Grants Under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4)
DermTech, Inc. (NASDAQDMTK) (“DermTech” or the “Company”), a leader in precision dermatology enabled by a non-invasive skin genomics platform, today announced the grant to 17 new employees of restricted stock units representing the contingent right to receive up to an aggregate of 79,096 shares of the Company’s common stock under its 2022 Inducement Equity Incentive Plan, as amended, or the 2022 Inducement Plan. The restricted stock units were approved by DermTech’s Compensation Committee, effective December 13, 2022, and were granted as inducements material to the employee’s acceptance of employment with DermTech in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4).
By DermTech, Inc. · Via Business Wire · December 16, 2022
DermTech and Sonora Quest Laboratories Expand Access to Innovative Melanoma Detection Test
DermTech, Inc. (NASDAQDMTK) (“DermTech” or the “Company”), a leader in precision dermatology enabled by a non-invasive skin genomics platform, announced today an agreement with Sonora Quest Laboratories (Sonora Quest), Arizona’s leading diagnostic laboratory, to expand access to enhanced melanoma detection. As a result of the agreement, Sonora Quest will be the exclusive laboratory in Arizona to offer the DermTech Melanoma Test to its vast network of healthcare providers.
By DermTech, Inc. · Via Business Wire · November 15, 2022
DermTech Reports Third-Quarter 2022 Financial Results
DermTech, Inc. (NASDAQDMTK) (“DermTech” or the “Company”), a leader in precision dermatology enabled by a non-invasive skin genomics platform, today reported its third-quarter 2022 financial results.
By DermTech, Inc. · Via Business Wire · November 3, 2022
DermTech Announces Release Date for Third-Quarter 2022 Financial Results
DermTech, Inc. (NASDAQDMTK) (“DermTech” or the “Company”), a leader in precision dermatology enabled by a non-invasive skin genomics platform, will host a conference call and webcast on Thursday, November 3, 2022 at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) to discuss the Company's third-quarter 2022 operating and financial results. In advance of the call on November 3, 2022, DermTech will issue its third-quarter 2022 earnings press release.
By DermTech, Inc. · Via Business Wire · October 13, 2022
DermTech Presents on Translational Medicine to Revolutionize Dermatologic Care at the Biomarkers & Precision Medicine USA Congress
DermTech, Inc. (NASDAQDMTK) (“DermTech” or the “Company”), a leader in precision dermatology enabled by a non-invasive skin genomics platform, today announced its presentation at the Biomarkers & Precision Medicine USA Congress, held from Oct. 3-4 in San Diego. The 6th annual event featured industry-leading speakers from the pharma, biotech and academic spaces, sharing new case studies, innovative data and industry outlooks.
By DermTech, Inc. · Via Business Wire · October 10, 2022
DermTech Announces Inducement Grants Under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4)
DermTech, Inc. (NASDAQDMTK) (“DermTech” or the “Company”), a leader in precision dermatology enabled by a non-invasive skin genomics platform, today announced the grant to one new, non-executive employee of non-qualified stock options to purchase an aggregate of 38,779 shares of the Company’s common stock at an exercise price of $4.00 per share under its Amended and Restated 2022 Inducement Equity Incentive Plan, or the Inducement Plan. The stock options were approved by DermTech’s Compensation Committee effective October 5, 2022 and were granted as inducements material to the recipient’s acceptance of employment with DermTech in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4).
By DermTech, Inc. · Via Business Wire · October 10, 2022
DermTech Presents on Technological Advances and the Value of Decentralization at Outsourcing in Clinical Trials Southern California
DermTech, Inc. (NASDAQDMTK) (“DermTech” or the “Company”), a leader in precision dermatology enabled by a non-invasive skin genomics platform, today announced its presentation at Outsourcing in Clinical Trials Southern California, held from Sept. 28-29 in San Diego. The 9th annual event featured industry-leading speakers from the global clinical trial space.
By DermTech, Inc. · Via Business Wire · October 3, 2022
DermTech Announces Inducement Grants Under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4)
DermTech, Inc. (NASDAQDMTK) (“DermTech” or the “Company”), a leader in precision dermatology enabled by a non-invasive skin genomics platform, today announced the grant to 30 new employees of restricted stock units representing the contingent right to receive up to an aggregate of 459,896 shares of the Company’s common stock under its 2022 Inducement Equity Incentive Plan, as amended, or the 2022 Inducement Plan. The restricted stock units were approved by DermTech’s Compensation Committee, effective September 16, 2022, and were granted as inducements material to the employee’s acceptance of employment with DermTech in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4).
By DermTech, Inc. · Via Business Wire · September 16, 2022
DermTech Reports Second-Quarter 2022 Financial Results; Company Updates Full-Year 2022 Outlook
DermTech, Inc. (NASDAQDMTK) (“DermTech” or the “Company”), a leader in precision dermatology enabled by a non-invasive skin genomics platform, today reported its second-quarter 2022 financial results and updated its full-year 2022 outlook.
By DermTech, Inc. · Via Business Wire · August 8, 2022
DermTech Appoints Chief Compliance Officer and SVP of Research and Development
DermTech, Inc. (NASDAQDMTK) (“DermTech” or the “Company”), a leader in precision dermatology enabled by a non-invasive skin genomics platform, has appointed two new members to its senior leadership team. Jennifer Eilemberg has been named chief compliance officer and will oversee the Company’s compliance with laws, regulatory requirements, rigorous internal policies and procedures. Steven Stone has stepped into the position of senior vice president of research and development and will guide the advancement of DermTech’s non-invasive skin genomics platform and diverse product pipeline.
By DermTech, Inc. · Via Business Wire · July 28, 2022
DermTech Announces Release Date for Second-Quarter 2022 Financial Results
DermTech, Inc. (NASDAQDMTK) (“DermTech” or the “Company”), a leader in precision dermatology enabled by a non-invasive skin genomics platform, will host a conference call and webcast on Monday, August 8, 2022 at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) to discuss the Company's second-quarter 2022 operating and financial highlights. In advance of the call on August 8, 2022, DermTech will issue its second-quarter 2022 earnings press release. To participate in the teleconference, callers can dial the following numbers:
By DermTech, Inc. · Via Business Wire · July 26, 2022
DermTech Appoints Two New Board Members
DermTech, Inc. (NASDAQDMTK) (“DermTech” or the “Company”), a leader in precision dermatology enabled by a non-invasive skin genomics platform, today announced the appointment of Kirk D. Malloy, Ph.D. and Mark C. Capone, M.S. to the Company’s board of directors, effective July 18,2022. These appointments expand DermTech’s board of directors to eight members.
By DermTech, Inc. · Via Business Wire · July 18, 2022
DermTech Joins PeDRA Corporate Council, Supporting Efforts to Address Pediatric Skin Diseases
DermTech, Inc. (NASDAQDMTK) (“DermTech” or the “Company”), a leader in precision dermatology enabled by a non-invasive skin genomics platform, announced today its membership in the Corporate Council of the Pediatric Dermatology Research Alliance (PeDRA). PeDRA is a nonprofit research network with the mission to create, inspire and sustain research to prevent, treat and cure childhood skin disease by bringing together pediatric dermatologists for organized studies and collaborative initiatives. With more than 600 members, PeDRA is accelerating research and advancing development of new treatments for children living with dermatologic diseases.
By DermTech, Inc. · Via Business Wire · July 6, 2022
DermTech to Present on Genomic Innovation in Dermatology at AHIP 2022
DermTech, Inc. (NASDAQDMTK) (“DermTech” or the “Company”), a leader in precision dermatology enabled by a non-invasive skin genomics platform, today announced that its chief medical officer, Dr. Loren Clarke, will present study data illustrating how genomic technology can enhance melanoma detection and improve patient care at America’s Health Insurance Plans (AHIP) 2022. The meeting is being held from June 21-23, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nev.
By DermTech, Inc. · Via Business Wire · June 14, 2022
DermTech Announces Inducement Grants Under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4)
DermTech, Inc. (NASDAQDMTK) (“DermTech” or the “Company”), a leader in precision dermatology enabled by a non-invasive skin genomics platform, today announced the grant to one new employee of stock options to purchase an aggregate of 135,397 shares of the Company’s common stock at an exercise price of $6.35 per share and the grant to 28 new employees of restricted stock units representing the contingent right to receive up to an aggregate of 569,240 shares of the Company’s common stock under its 2022 Inducement Equity Incentive Plan, or the 2022 Inducement Plan. The stock options and restricted stock units were approved by DermTech’s Compensation Committee effective June 5, 2022 and were granted as inducements material to the employee’s acceptance of employment with DermTech in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4).
By DermTech, Inc. · Via Business Wire · June 7, 2022
DermTech to Present at the William Blair Growth Stock Conference
DermTech, Inc. (NASDAQDMTK) (“DermTech” or the “Company”), a leader in precision dermatology enabled by a non-invasive skin genomics platform, today announced that management is scheduled to present at the William Blair Growth Stock Conference on Wednesday, June 8, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. CT. A live webcast of the presentation will be available on the investor relations section of DermTech's website at https://investors.dermtech.com/news-events/events. A replay of the webcast will be archived for 90 days following the conference.
By DermTech, Inc. · Via Business Wire · June 1, 2022
DermTech Sponsors The Sun Bus to Bring Free Skin Cancer Screenings to More Than 50 Locations Across the U.S.
DermTech, Inc. (NASDAQDMTK) (“DermTech” or the “Company”), a leader in precision dermatology enabled by a non-invasive skin genomics platform, announced today that it is sponsoring The Sun Bus, a community service provided by the Colorado Melanoma Foundation in partnership with Epiphany Dermatology, to bring free skin cancer screenings and public education to communities across the U.S. The Sun Bus is a mobile screening station and sun safety classroom that is expected to serve more than 50 locations nationwide in 2022.
By DermTech, Inc. · Via Business Wire · May 24, 2022
DermTech Presents New Research Differentiating Atopic Dermatitis and Psoriasis at the Society for Investigative Dermatology’s Annual Meeting
DermTech, Inc. (NASDAQDMTK) (“DermTech” or the “Company”), a leader in precision dermatology enabled by a non-invasive skin genomics platform, announced today its presentation at the Society for Investigative Dermatology’s (SID) annual meeting, held from May 18-21, 2022 in Portland, OR.
By DermTech, Inc. · Via Business Wire · May 18, 2022
DermTech Reinforces Longstanding Mission to Help Reduce Melanoma Deaths, Aligning with the Biden Administration’s Renewed ‘Cancer Moonshot’ Program
DermTech, Inc. (NASDAQDMTK) (“DermTech” or the “Company”), a leader in precision dermatology enabled by a non-invasive skin genomics platform, announced today its commendation and support for the Biden Administration’s reignited Cancer Moonshot program, developed to accelerate the rate of progress against cancer. Recognizing that detecting and diagnosing cancer earlier can pave the way for more effective treatment options, the program outlines specific goals including increased access to cancer screenings and improved patient support.
By DermTech, Inc. · Via Business Wire · May 10, 2022
DermTech Reports First-Quarter 2022 Financial Results; Company Affirms Full-Year 2022 Outlook
DermTech, Inc. (NASDAQDMTK) (“DermTech” or the “Company”), a leader in precision dermatology enabled by a non-invasive skin genomics platform, today reported its first-quarter 2022 financial results and affirmed its full-year 2022 outlook.
By DermTech, Inc. · Via Business Wire · May 3, 2022
DermTech Announces Publication of New GvHD Clinical Research Conducted in Collaboration with Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
DermTech, Inc. (NASDAQDMTK) (“DermTech” or the “Company”), a leader in precision dermatology enabled by a non-invasive skin genomics platform, announced today the publication of “Noninvasive Genomic Characterization of Patients with Nonsclerotic and Superficially Sclerotic Chronic Cutaneous Graft-Versus-Host Disease Identified a Novel Gene Signature in Responders to Ruxolitinib Cream,” in Transplantation and Cellular Therapy.
By DermTech, Inc. · Via Business Wire · April 28, 2022
DermTech Expands Telehealth Application, DermTech Connect, Across 44 States
DermTech, Inc. (NASDAQDMTK) (“DermTech” or the “Company”), a leader in precision dermatology enabled by a non-invasive skin genomics platform, announced today the expansion of access to its telehealth application, DermTech Connect, from eight states to 44 states, encompassing approximately 95% of the U.S. population. The mobile app provides improved access to an independent dermatologist, allowing users to choose when to have a mole evaluated by a dermatologist without a trip to a doctor’s office.
By DermTech, Inc. · Via Business Wire · April 26, 2022
DermTech to Showcase DermTech Stratum, an Expanded Translational Medicine Service Offering, at San Diego’s Inaugural ‘Innovation Day’ Event
DermTech, Inc. (NASDAQDMTK) (“DermTech” or the “Company”), a leader in precision dermatology enabled by a non-invasive skin genomics platform, announced today that it is participating in San Diego nonprofit Connect’s inaugural Five.Ten.Thirty event. Taking place on April 28, 2022 at Petco Park, the gathering is a celebration of San Diego’s first annual ‘Innovation Day,’ recently declared by Mayor Todd Gloria.
By DermTech, Inc. · Via Business Wire · April 25, 2022
DermTech Announces Release Date for First-Quarter 2022 Financial Results
DermTech, Inc. (NASDAQDMTK) (“DermTech” or the “Company”), a leader in precision dermatology enabled by a non-invasive skin genomics platform, will host a conference call and webcast on Tuesday, May 3, 2022 at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) to discuss the Company's first-quarter 2022 operating and financial highlights. In advance of the call on May 3, 2022, DermTech will issue its first-quarter 2022 earnings press release. To participate in the teleconference, callers can dial the following numbers:
By DermTech, Inc. · Via Business Wire · April 14, 2022
DermTech Announces Inducement Grants Under Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4)
DermTech, Inc. (NASDAQDMTK) (“DermTech”), a leader in precision dermatology enabled by a non-invasive skin genomics platform, today announced the grant to one new employee of restricted stock units representing the contingent right to receive up to an aggregate of 51,934 shares of its common stock under its 2022 Inducement Equity Incentive Plan, or the 2022 Inducement Plan. The restricted stock units were approved by DermTech’s Compensation Committee on March 23, 2022 and granted as inducements material to the employee’s acceptance of employment with DermTech in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4).
By DermTech, Inc. · Via Business Wire · March 28, 2022
DermTech Management to Present at Upcoming Investor Conferences
DermTech, Inc. (NASDAQDMTK) (“DermTech”), a leader in precision dermatology enabled by a non-invasive skin genomics platform, announced today that its management will present at the following upcoming conferences:
By DermTech, Inc. · Via Business Wire · February 24, 2022
DermTech Welcomes Adelle Walker as Vice President of Consumer Products
DermTech, Inc. (NASDAQDMTK) (“DermTech” or the “Company”), a leader in precision dermatology enabled by a non-invasive skin genomics platform, announced today the addition of Adelle Walker to the organization as Vice President of Consumer Products. Walker takes on this new role as DermTech further invests in bringing its precision genomics platform to the skin health and wellness categories.
By DermTech, Inc. · Via Business Wire · February 23, 2022
DermTech to Announce Fourth Quarter and Full-Year Financial Results
DermTech, Inc. (NASDAQDMTK) (“DermTech”), a leader in precision dermatology enabled by a non-invasive skin genomics platform, announced today that it plans to release its fourth quarter and full-year 2021 financial results after the market closes on Tuesday, March 1, 2022. In conjunction with such release, the Company plans to host a conference call and webcast that day at 1:30 p.m. Pacific time / 4:30 p.m. Eastern time to discuss its financial results and recent highlights.
By DermTech, Inc. · Via Business Wire · February 15, 2022