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Predictive Technology Group Names Industry Veteran Dr. E. Robert Wassman Co-Laboratory Director of Predictive LaboratoriesSALT LAKE CITY, Aug. 06, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Predictive Technology Group, Inc. (OTC PINK: PRED), a leader in the use of data analytics for disease identification and subsequent clinical intervention through precision therapeutic treatments, announces the appointment of E. Robert Wassman, M.D. as Co-Laboratory Director of Predictive Laboratories. Dr. Wassman has been pioneering the introduction of genetic testing and personalized medicine for over 35 years. Throughout his career, he has focused on the translation and delivery of cutting-edge diagnostic technology to clinical services in the areas of reproductive medicine, rare cell/non-invasive diagnostics, and next-generation DNA sequencing. He brings Predictive Laboratories critical expertise in reproductive genetics, cancer and companion diagnostics, and neurodevelopmental disabilities including autism. Dr. Wassman is a graduate of Yale University and Albany Medical College and he is Board Certified in Pediatrics and Medical Genetics. Dr. Wassman previously served as Chief Medical Officer for multiple companies in the genetic testing space including Genzyme Genetics, Lineagen, Rosetta Genomics, Generation Health, Helicos Biosciences, Good Start Genetics, Celula, Ambry Genetics and Alfigen. He co-founded several successful ventures and served as a consultant to a wide variety of entities ranging from large to small clinical laboratories, IVD and biotech companies, investment groups, regulatory agencies, payers and legal firms. In addition to clinical and technical expertise, Dr. Wassman has laboratory and general operational, business development, medical affairs/marketing and sales experience in the U.S., Europe, Japan and China. He has formal training and both public and private sector experience in reimbursement and managed care. Dr. Wassman currently serves on the Board of Directors and Scientific Advisory Board of the TESS Foundation, a non-profit focused on treatments for epilepsy and symptoms of SLC135 epileptic encephalopathy. “We are delighted that Dr. Wassman is joining our outstanding team at Predictive Laboratories,” said Bradley Robinson, CEO of Predictive Technology Group. “Dr. Wassman’s strategic insights, deep scientific and medical knowledge, and quick study abilities have enabled him to play a pivotal role in numerous firsts in reproductive genetics including expanded maternal serum screening, the first nationwide Pre-Implantation Genetic (PGD) test, and the first commercially successful clinical NGS-based testing for carrier screening in IVF clinics. We welcome him to Predictive Laboratories and look forward to his contributions as we expand our genetic-based diagnostics.” About Predictive Laboratories, Inc. About Predictive Technology Group, Inc. Forward-Looking Statements Contacts: Investor Contact A photo accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/1e245367-5716-4ca6-994c-9033c329747a |