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HCG and Cvergenx Partner to Launch Genomic Radiation Therapy

Healthcare Global Enterprises, Ltd. (HCG: NSE) and Cvergenx, Inc. today announced an exclusive collaboration to develop, validate and launch precision genomic radiation therapy (pGRTTM) technology in India and Africa. HCG and Cvergenx shall form a joint venture which shall be the exclusive vehicle through which this technology will be made available in those countries.

The proprietary pGRTTM platform, developed at Cvergenx by Dr. Javier Torres-Roca, co-founder and Director, Clinical Research, Department of Radiation Oncology, Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute, is the first clinically validated approach to guide radiation dosage based upon the Radiosensitivity Index (RSI) of patients. The HCG/Cvergenx joint venture shall be the first initiative to validate and bring into clinical practice a solution that integrates genomics into radiation treatment planning and therapy in India.

“We are excited to be the first to bring precision genomics based radiation therapy to India. This pioneering technology will allow oncologists to precisely decide radiation treatment for cancer patients based on their genomic profile. It has the potential to truly revolutionize cancer care” said Dr. B.S. Ajaikumar, Chairman and CEO of HCG.

“HCG is redefining cancer care across India and Africa through its network of comprehensive cancer centers” said Raymond F. Vennare, CEO of Cvergenx. “Their steadfast commitment to seeking out and adopting the latest advancements in technology aligns precisely with our own desire to bring radiation oncology into the era of personalized medicine. The ability to partner with HCG represents a significant move forward for Cvergenx and the practice of radiation therapy”.

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