Atossa Genetics Announces the Publication of: Proliferative Epithelial Disease Identified in Nipple Aspirate Fluid and Risk of Developing Breast Cancer: A Systematic Review


SEATTLE, WA--(Marketwired - Jan 19, 2015) -  Atossa Genetics Inc. (NASDAQ: ATOS) today announced that a study titled Proliferative Epithelial Disease Identified in Nipple Aspirate Fluid and Risk of Developing Breast Cancer: A Systematic Review has been published by Informa Healthcare, Current Medical Research and Opinion.

The study was sponsored and funded by Atossa Genetics Inc. (Atossa) and authored by John Hornberger, Department of Internal Medicine, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA; Priyanka Kakad and Qianyi Li, Cedar Associates LLC, Menlo Park, CA; and Shu-Chih Chen and Steven C. Quay, Atossa. Shu-Chih Chen and Steven Quay have a financial interest in Atossa and receive compensation from Atossa. Shu-Chih Chen is a board member of Atossa while Steve Quay is Chairman, President and CEO of Atossa. Atossa markets devices for the collection of nipple aspirate. The uses described in the article have not been approved or cleared by FDA for any Atossa product. 

About Atossa Genetics

Atossa Genetics Inc. is focused on improving breast health through the development of laboratory services, medical devices and therapeutics. The laboratory services are being developed by its subsidiary, The National Reference Laboratory for Breast Health, Inc. The laboratory services and the Company's medical devices are being developed so they can be used as companions to therapeutics to treat various breast health conditions. For additional information, please visit www.atossagenetics.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

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