- CEO
- Thomas Bologna
- Full Time Employees
- 96
- Sector
- Healthcare
- Industry
- Medical - Diagnostics & Research
- Address
- 1640 Marengo Street Los Angeles CA United States of America 90033
- IPO Date
- Jun 5, 2007
- Business
- Response Genetics, Inc. is a Los Angeles-based life sciences company specializing in the research, development, marketing, and sale of pharmacogenomic tests and molecular diagnostic services primarily for cancer treatment. Its core offerings include pharmacogenomic tests; analysis of single biomarkers using polymerase chain reaction methods; global gene interrogation via microarray technology on paraffin or frozen tissue specimens; and clinical trial pharmacogenomic testing services for pharmaceutical companies. The company’s tests target multiple cancer types including lung, colon, gastric, breast, thyroid cancers, and melanoma. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Los Angeles, California, Response Genetics operates primarily in the United States with efforts to expand international market access, including agreements to broaden distribution into regions such as Central America. Recent major developments include strategic expansion of its test portfolio and international distribution channels, continuing to focus on proprietary diagnostic tools that assist oncologists in therapy selection and cancer diagnosis. The company leverages its seasoned molecular diagnostic platforms and aims for growth through both organic initiatives and strategic alliances within the oncology diagnostics industry.