ADVISORY, Jan. 05, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --
What:
Pathway Genomics Corporation, a global precision medical diagnostics company with mobile health applications designed to empower physicians and their patients to take control of their health and wellness, will visit the Nasdaq MarketSite in Times Square as part of Nasdaq’s 5th annual “Fit Week.” The week runs from January 4-8 and includes bell ceremonies featuring companies that help individuals lead healthier lifestyles.
In honor of the occasion, Jim Plante, Founder and CEO, will ring the Closing Bell.
For those seeking to get an extra edge on their New Year’s fitness goals, Pathway Genomics is offering its innovative PathwayFit ® test for a special, limited-time price of $159 on Pathway’s mobile application or at https://www.pathway.com/pathway-fit/ . PathwayFit is a physician-ordered saliva-based test that can uncover personal genetic predispositions to diet, exercise and other metabolic factors based on 75 different genetic markers. The test comes with information about each patient’s unique genetic profile, personalized meal plans and consultation with a licensed dietician.
Pathway Genomics has rapidly become a leader in the commercial healthcare industry and one of the fastest growing companies in the space. The company this week announced they have successfully raised over $40 million in Series E financing. This brings the total investment into Pathway Genomics to over $130 million.
In addition to ringing the Opening or Closing Bell during "Fit Week", participating companies will be featured on Nasdaq's Facebook , Twitter and Instagram pages where they will provide customized tips for maintaining a healthy lifestyle in 2016.
To find photos from Nasdaq "Fit Week" 2015 and for upcoming photos from "Fit Week" 2016, please visit: http://www.nasdaq.com/marketsite/fitweek1102/...k2016.html .
Where:
Nasdaq MarketSite – 4 Times Square – 43 rd & Broadway – Broadcast Studio
When:
Wednesday, January 6, 2016 – 3:45 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. ET
Pathway Genomics Media Contact: pr@pathway.com
Pathway Genomics Investor Relations: Kamal Adawi – CFO (858) 900-3002 Kamal.Adawi@Pathway.com
Nasdaq MarketSite: Emily Pan (646) 441-5120 emily.pan@nasdaq.com
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Webcast:
A webcast of the Nasdaq Closing Bell will be available at: https://new.livestream.com/nasdaq/live or http://www.nasdaq.com/about/marketsitetowervideo.asx .
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About Pathway Genomics Corporation
Since its founding in 2008, Pathway Genomics has rapidly become a leader in the commercial healthcare industry. Pathway Genomics’ success lies in its commitment to deliver innovative healthcare solutions. The company’s program with IBM Watson is the first of its kind. The program is a smartphone app that merges artificial intelligence and deep learning with personal genetic information. The app provides users with personalized health and wellness information based on the individual’s health history.
Based in San Diego, the company’s CLIA and CAP accredited clinical laboratory provides physicians and their patients in more than 40 different countries with actionable and accurate precision healthcare information to improve, or maintain, health and wellness. Pathway Genomics’ testing services cover a variety of conditions including cancer risk, cardiac health, inherited diseases, nutrition and exercise response, as well as drug response for specific medications including those used in pain management and mental health. For more about Pathway Genomics, visit www.pathway.com or follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook.
About Nasdaq:
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