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Myriad Genetics company history timeline

1991

Myriad Genetics was founded in 1991, 10 years before the human genome was sequenced, making Myriad one of the first genomics companies in history.

1996

In 1996, Myriad introduced the first genetic test to assess risk of hereditary breast and ovarian cancer.

2001

In September 2001, Myriad provided genotyping assistance to the New York City Coroner’s Office to help identify the victims of the 9/11 attacks and bring closure to their families.

Beginning in 2001, Myriad sequenced the rice genome, which revealed ways to increase crop yields, decrease pest infestation and potentially improve crop management.

2010

The launch of Prolaris in 2010 provided physicians with the first prognostic test that offers a direct measure of the molecular biology of an individual patient’s prostate cancer.

2012

In 2012, Myriad expanded internationally with the opening of our laboratory in Munich, Germany.

2013

In 2013, Myriad launched MyRisk Hereditary Cancer, a multi-gene panel that identifies an elevated risk for eight hereditary cancers.

2014

Myriad continued its pioneering work in personalized medicine with the launch of BRACAnalysis CDx in 2014.

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