Biophysical

Wall Street Journal – The Rush to Biomarker Tests December 12, 2006

"Move over, Genetic tests. Biomarkers are here... First out of the blocks is a blood test based on 250 proteins whose levels indicate the presence of disease ranging from autoimmune conditions and cancer to osteoarthritis and liver problems, according to the tests manufacturer. Developed and marketed by privately held Biophysical Corp. of Austin, Texas, the "Biophysical250" test was first offered in February"

WFAA-TV ABC Dallas – New Blood Test May Detect Medical Issues October 19, 2006

Is it actually possible to find cancer before a tumor appears or detect heart disease before the arteries clog?... Mark Carney, 53, said his family history has him worried about his future. "My father had his first heart attack at 52 and his third one by 54," he said. "I thought it was prudent to use new technology to have my health analyzed."

Men's Health – Who Needs Vegetables Anyway? September 2006

When the first one [report] arrives--the biomarker report from Biophysical Corporation, in Austin, Texas–it's as if I'm holding my fate in my hands. The 38-page packet contains the results of a blood test designed to measure everything from simple LDL cholesterol to the hematological head-scratcher "ribosomal nuclear protein C antibody" (a marker for vascular diseases such as lupus). There are a total of 250 such biomarkers, which together are designed to create "a comprehensive profile of your personal health and your risk factors."

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Physician's Weekly – Going Beyond the Annual Physical July 2006

"Clinical investigations have demonstrated that early detection of diseases can lead to better patient outcomes. A new assessment tool – Biophysical250, created by Biophysical Corporation (www.biophysicalcorp.com) – is now providing a thorough and comprehensive evaluation of an individual’s overall health."

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Worth – Marking Time – Biomarker testing could reveal life-threatening diseases long before symptoms develop July 2006

"There is tremendous potential, however, for both researchers and physicians in private practice to use biomarkers as a diagnostic tool in detecting very early stages of heart disease, many forms of cancer, autoimmune diseases, infections and hormonal disorders."

American Medical News – Wellness goes to work: Companies are offering a wide array of offerings June 5, 2006

"Businesses are showing more interest in preventive medicine programs, providing a new business opportunity for physicians. . . . Even the standard blood test is a thing of the past. Biophysical Corp., an Austin, TX-based company, has developed a test that, with the amount of blood typically drawn, can detect 250 different biomarkers. The company is marketing the test to employers as an executive benefit. For $3,400, the executive can have the blood test, a company physician will go over the results for him or her, and a copy of the results will be forwarded to the executive’s personal physician."

Austin Business Journal – Entrepreneur tackles latest challenges in growing field June 2, 2006

"Mark Chandler is that type of highly successful, have-it-all guy who's never satisfied. This time, all he wants is to change the way doctors detect health problems in their patients. "Really, the standard annual physical is useless," he says. To fix that, he's created the Biophysical250 the mother of all blood tests to scan patients for 250 separate "biomarkers" that will indicate what's happening in patients' bodies. "Everything that goes on in your body somehow changes your blood chemistry," he says."

Early detection can lead to better outcomes June 2006

"Millions of adults—even those who appear healthy—live with undetected illnesses. In the U.S. alone, 1.4 million people will be diagnosed with cancer this year. Another 17 million will suffer an adverse cardiovascular event. The good news is that the sooner specific diseases and medical conditions are detected, the sooner—and more effectively—they can be treated. Biophysical250 gives you information to help make decisions that can impact your health and change your life."

Southwest Airlines Spirit Inflight Magazine – On the Bleeding Edge May 2006

"Can we read the future in a drop of blood? A Texas company offers an early-warning system that might save your life."

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CBS Affiliate News 9, Oklahoma City, OK – Health Test Can Provide Peace of Mind May 2006

"Reporter Kirsten McIntyre provides an in-depth look at the Biophysical250 health assessment."

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Fast Company – Blood Simple May 2006

"...Biophysical250, a high-octane blood test that scans for more than 200 potentially devastating problems, including heart disease and cancer. The thinking: Annual physicals can't catch everything, and doctors can miss subtle signs of diseases early in their progression. Biophysical Corp.'s test, by contrast, looks for the first chemical hints of illness by analyzing biomarkers-proteins and other bits in the blood associated with specific diseases. Customers contact Biophysical for an appointment, and a technician visits to draw blood. Three weeks later, clients get a report outlining risk factors, a consult with a Biophysical doctor, and breakdown for their own physician."

Austin American–Statesman – Austin's Biophysical gets deal with PinnacleCare April 18, 2006

"Biophysical Corp. says it has signed up a high-end health group as a customer for its advanced blood screening that can help detect diseases earlier than traditional tests. Baltimore-based PinnacleCare, a health management company with about 2,000 clients, will make Biophysical's tests available to members. Pinnacle offers fee-based services to help clients understand and coordinate medical treatment."

New York Times – A Crystal Ball Submerged In a Test Tube April 13, 2007

"A New Generation of Medical Tests – Biophysical Corporation, Austin, TX – Blood test for 250 different proteins and chemicals to detect a range of diseases and risks."

Texas Monthly – Bleeding Edge April 2006

"Can we really have an accurate picture of our health? An Austin biotech company, Biophysical Corporation, may have an answer. In 2004 the company launched an innovative test by developing a new variation on an old theme: Whatever’s wrong with you will show up in your blood. . . . This user-friendly assessment, called Biophysical250, essentially combines all the biomarker tests you could take individually and gives you the most accurate and comprehensive picture of your health possible."

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BusinessWeek – Beyond The Annual Physical March 27, 2006

"How much do you really want to know about your health? For most of us, the annual physical-a little blood work, a little poking and probing- will more than suffice... Some people want far more, and that’s where Biophysical250 comes in."

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Men's Journal – Quick Hits March 2006

"The world’s first $3,400 blood test, from Biophysical, measures more than 250 biochemical markers—think way beyond LDL cholesterol. Plus, a technician will come to your home to get it."

BusinessWeek – Blood Will Tell February 13, 2006

"How much do you really want to know about your health? If the answer is everything, and fast, consider a $3,400 blood test. Biophysical Corp. in Austin, Tex., hopes its Biophysical250 will undercut blue-chip executive physicals popularized by such institutions as the Mayo Clinic. A health-care worker comes to your home to draw about two tablespoons of blood. It is scoured for more than 250 protein biomarkers that signal the presence of disease or disease risk factors. Results come back in about two weeks."

Texas Medicine – Consequences of Living February 2006

"George P. Rodgers, MD agrees. 'When I started my training in cardiology in the mid –‘80s, basically 90 percent of people with severe congestive heart failure were going to be dead within five years,' Dr. Rodgers said. 'Today, we can keep those people going for decades.'"

Austin Business Journal – On The Move February 2006

"Dr. George Rodgers, President and Chief Medical Officer, Biophysical Corp. Rodgers has been in private practice since 1989. Rodgers is president of the Texas Chapter of the American College of Cardiology and has published more than 40 articles in medical journals. Rodgers is a summa cum laude graduate of Harvard University."

13D Research, Inc. – The dawning of personalized medicine may reinvent healthcare November 3, 2005

"Every disease and medical condition alters the level of specific blood chemicals in an identifiable, characteristic fashion. Twenty years ago, a blood test at a doctor’s office might only screen for one condition, such as heart disease, using cholesterol. Today, physicians routinely use 20 to 40 biomarkers in the most comprehensive executive wellness screens. . . But, new science and technology can provide early detection of hundreds of different diseases/conditions from a single blood test. . . A leader in this emerging field is Biophysical Corp. No other company offers a single test for so many diseases or conditions."

Austin American-Statesman – 'Unique Product' Attracted Biochemist September 20, 2005

"Scientist Kelly Nitka says she jumped at the opportunity to work for Biophysical Corp., a company she thinks might revolutionize health care. Biophysical runs 250 analyses on customers’ blood."

Austin American-Statesman – For $3,400, you'll receive a report card of your body August 14, 2005

"Eugene Douglas was one of the first people to get a test offered by Biophysical Corp., an Austin company that is stretching the boundaries of how much information people can get about their health on their own. 'It’s a taste of the future,' both in terms of the number of tests and the fact that they’re available to people without a visit to their doctor, says Dr. Bruce Friedman, a professor of pathology at the University of Michigan Medical School..."