Trinity Biotech plc (NASDAQ:TRIB), a commercial-stage biotechnology company focused on human diagnostics and diabetes management solutions, including wearable biosensors, today announced the acquisition of EpiCapture Limited, a company developing a non-invasive test for monitoring the risk of aggressive prostate cancer. This acquisition marks Trinity Biotech's strategic expansion into the oncology diagnostics market.
Prostate cancer is the most common non-skin cancer among men in the U.S., with about 1 in 8 men diagnosed during their lifetime and the cost for diagnosis and treatment estimated at over approximately $10 billion annually. The ability to accurately monitor prostate cancer progression is critical, as the disease can often be slow-growing, and unnecessary invasive interventions, such as prostate biopsies, can lead to significant complications. The EpiCapture test could significantly reduce the frequency of these interventions, thereby improving the quality of life for patients.
Trinity Biotech acquired EpiCapture for initial consideration of approximately $3 million, with an additional consideration of $0.5 million contingent on the achievement of future milestones. The initial consideration was paid through the issuance of approximately 1.7 million American Depository Shares (ADS) in Trinity Biotech.
EpiCapture is a spin-out company of NovaUCD, part of University College Dublin.
