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Released: 20-Mar-2013 11:50 AM EDT
AMP Releases Proposal Addressing CPT Coding for GSAs
Association for Molecular Pathology

The proposal of the Association for Molecular Pathology Economic Affairs Committee details two schemes for coding genomic sequencing assays. Submitted in March to the AMA's CPT Editorial Panel.

Released: 18-Oct-2012 3:25 PM EDT
AMP Reports on Possibilities, Challenges, and Applications of Next-Generation Sequencing
Association for Molecular Pathology

The timely report provides a detailed and compelling overview of the landscape of next generation sequencing (NGS) technology and its clinical relevance and impact on improving patient care.

Released: 26-Sep-2012 12:45 PM EDT
AMP Appeals Breast Cancer Gene Patent Case to U.S. Supreme Court
Association for Molecular Pathology

AMP v USPTO case challenges patents as dangerous roadblock to patient care, medical Innovation.

12-Jun-2012 4:05 PM EDT
AMP Receives 40% Increase in Abstract Submissions
Association for Molecular Pathology

The Association for Molecular Pathology (AMP) announced a record-breaking number of abstract submissions for the AMP 2012 Annual Meeting on Genomic Medicine, marking a 40% increase over last year. The Meeting will be held October 25-27, 2012 in Long Beach, CA. An increase in the number of meeting attendees and exhibitors is anticipated as well.

Released: 22-May-2012 1:00 PM EDT
AMP Developing a CPT® Coding Proposal for Next Generation Sequencing
Association for Molecular Pathology

The Association for Molecular Pathology (AMP) today announced that it is close to finalizing a framework proposal for CPT coding of Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) assays.

Released: 2-May-2012 1:30 PM EDT
AMP Forms Working Group to Further Consider Oversight of Lab Tests
Association for Molecular Pathology

The Association for Molecular Pathology (AMP) today announced that it has formed a working group that will focus on the oversight of laboratory-developed tests (LDTs). In 2009, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced an intention to abandon its regulatory policy of enforcement discretion toward some laboratory developed tests.

Released: 27-Mar-2012 12:35 PM EDT
AMP Optimistic in Suit to invalidate Patents on Breast Cancer Genes
Association for Molecular Pathology

Now that the Supreme Court has remanded Association for Molecular Pathology et al. v. Myriad Genetics, Inc., et al. (AMP v. Myriad) to the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit for further consideration, AMP is optimistic that it will ultimately prevail in its lawsuit to invalidate patents on two genes that are known to cause breast cancer.

Released: 21-Mar-2012 1:30 PM EDT
AMP Applauds Supreme Court Ruling: Sees Win for Patients and Personalized Medicine
Association for Molecular Pathology

The Association for Molecular Pathology (AMP) applauds the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling today in the case of Mayo Collaborative Services v. Prometheus Laboratories as a victory for patients and for the advancement of personalized medicine.

Released: 16-Feb-2012 1:00 PM EST
AMP Testifies at USPTO
Association for Molecular Pathology

AMP presented testimony to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office requesting moratorium on human gene patenting.

Released: 6-Feb-2012 10:00 AM EST
New Governance Structure Approved by AMP Membership
Association for Molecular Pathology

The Association for Molecular Pathology (AMP) adopts change in governance structure as part of newly implemented strategic plan.

Released: 15-Dec-2011 12:25 PM EST
U.S. Supreme Court Petitioned to Review Association for Molecular Pathology, et al. Lawsuit on Gene Patents
Association for Molecular Pathology

The American Civil Liberties Union and the Public Patent Foundation have petitioned the U.S. Supreme Court to hear Association for Molecular Pathology v. U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, a case that challenges the validity of patents on two human genes associated with hereditary breast and ovarian cancer.

Released: 22-Nov-2011 8:30 AM EST
AMP Opposes Exclusive Licensing of NIH Proteomics Patent
Association for Molecular Pathology

The Association for Molecular Pathology (AMP) opposed the National Institutes of Health (NIH) proposal to exclusively license the subject matter of a cancer-related proteonomics patent application filed by the Agency.

Released: 18-Nov-2011 6:30 PM EST
AMP Honors Leaders at 2011 Annual Meeting
Association for Molecular Pathology

The Association for Molecular Pathology (AMP) today announced the 2011 AMP Award winners during the Association’s Annual Meeting in Dallas.

Released: 18-Nov-2011 3:20 PM EST
AMP Announces Completion of Strategic Plan For Era of Personalized Medicine
Association for Molecular Pathology

The Association for Molecular Pathology (AMP) today announced the AMP Council’s unanimous approval of a strategic plan intended to guide the organization over the next four years.

Released: 27-Oct-2011 5:25 PM EDT
Proposed NIH Genetic Testing Registry Lacks Clarity, Understates Costs
Association for Molecular Pathology

The Association for Molecular Pathology (AMP) submitted comments to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), in which the Association voiced concerns about the proposed Genetic Testing Registry (GTR) as currently designed, and requested that NIH take clarity and cost into consideration when designing a test registry.

Released: 26-Oct-2011 9:30 AM EDT
FDA Draft Guidance Should Focus on “Companion Biomarkers” and Provide for Use of LDTs
Association for Molecular Pathology

The Association for Molecular Pathology (AMP) submitted comments to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regarding the FDA’s “Draft Guidance for Industry and Food and Drug Administration Staff – In Vitro Companion Diagnostic Devices”.

Released: 25-Oct-2011 4:50 PM EDT
AMP Comments on Proposed Changes to the Common Rule
Association for Molecular Pathology

The Association for Molecular Pathology (AMP) expresses concern that the proposed rule’s determination that biospecimens cannot be de-identified will limit validation of clinical tests.

Released: 21-Sep-2011 3:00 PM EDT
Association for Molecular PathologyAnnounces 2011 Annual Meeting Program
Association for Molecular Pathology

The Association for Molecular Pathology (AMP) has announced the program of events for its Annual Meeting, being held November 17-19 at the Gaylord Texan Hotel and Convention Center in Grapevine, Texas.

Released: 30-Aug-2011 1:30 PM EDT
FDA Draft Guidance Document May Limit Patient Access to Tests
Association for Molecular Pathology

The Association for Molecular Pathology (AMP) submitted comments to the US Food and Drug Administration on the draft guidance document titled, “Commercially Distributed In Vitro Diagnostic Products Labeled for Research Use Only or Investigational Use Only: Frequently Asked Questions.”

Released: 29-Aug-2011 9:00 AM EDT
Association for Molecular Pathology Names Lambert, Edwards & Associates as Public Relations Agency of Record
Association for Molecular Pathology

The Association for Molecular Pathology (AMP), an international medical professional association dedicated to the advancement, practice, and research of clinical molecular laboratory medicine, has retained Lambert, Edwards & Associates (LE&A) to provide public relations services for the Association and the rapidly growing field of molecular diagnostics.



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