IRVING, Texas , Dec. 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Caris Life Sciences ® (NASDAQ: CAI), a leading, patient...


          
		  
          
            
            
            ,  /PRNewswire/ -- Caris Life Sciences® (NASDAQ: CAI), a leading, patient-centric, next-generation AI TechBio company and precision medicine pioneer, today announced that the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute has joined the Caris Precision Oncology Alliance™ (Caris POA). The Caris POA is a global network of top cancer centers and research groups that work together to advance precision oncology and biomarker-driven research.
"It is great to welcome UAMS to the Caris POA. Their unwavering commitment to excellence perfectly aligns with our commitment to advance biomarker-driven precision oncology," said James Hamrick, MD, MPH, Chairman of the Caris POA. "Together, we will leverage shared data and cutting-edge AI to accelerate research and translate it into personalized care for patients in Arkansas and around the world." 
Caris POA members establish and refine molecular testing standards through collaborative research designed to improve clinical outcomes for cancer patients. By harnessing Caris' advanced AI-driven bioinformatics and machine learning platform and a vast multi-modal database, the Caris POA accelerates discovery and translates innovative findings into more effective, personalized patient care.
The Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is a cancer research and treatment center located in Little Rock, Arkansas. Supported by nationally recognized physicians, scientists and cancer experts offering comprehensive, research-driven care for patients across the nation with the most common to the rarest and most complex diseases. 
"Joining the Caris Precision Oncology Alliance strengthens our ability to bring the most advanced, data-driven cancer care to patients in Arkansas and beyond," said Michael Birrer, M.D., Ph.D., director of the UAMS Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute. "This collaboration allows us to contribute to, and benefit from, a global network of leading institutions using precision medicine to accelerate discoveries and deliver truly personalized cancer treatment."
With the newest addition, the Caris POA now comprises 98 cancer centers, academic institutions, research consortia, and healthcare systems, including 45 NCI-designated cancer centers, all collaborating to advance precision oncology and biomarker-driven research. Using Caris molecular profiling, which includes comprehensive genomic, transcriptomic, and proteomic data, Caris aims to empower its network to prioritize therapeutic options and identify beneficial clinical trial opportunities for patients. Caris POA members can also participate in an expanding range of biomarker-directed trials sponsored by biopharmaceutical companies. Furthermore, Caris POA institutions have access to one of the industry's largest and most detailed multi-modal databases, containing matched molecular and clinical outcomes data from hundreds of thousands of cancer patients, with tens of billions of data points per patient.
About Caris Life SciencesCaris Life Sciences® (Caris) is a leading, patient-centric, next-generation AI TechBio company and precision medicine pioneer that is actively developing and commercializing innovative solutions to transform healthcare. Through comprehensive molecular profiling (Whole Exome and Whole Transcriptome Sequencing) and the application of advanced AI and machine learning algorithms at scale, Caris has created the large-scale, multimodal clinico-genomic database and computing capability needed to analyze and further unravel the molecular complexity of disease. This convergence of next-generation sequencing, AI and machine learning technologies, and high-performance computing provides a differentiated platform to develop the latest generation of advanced precision medicine diagnostic solutions for early detection, diagnosis, monitoring, therapy selection and drug development. 
Caris was founded with a vision to realize the potential of precision medicine in order to improve the human condition.  Headquartered in Irving, Texas, Caris has offices in Phoenix, New York, Cambridge (MA), Tokyo, Japan and Basel, Switzerland. Caris or its distributor partners provide services in the U.S. and other international markets. 
About University of Arkansas for Medical SciencesUAMS is the state's only health sciences university, with colleges of Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, Health Professions and Public Health; a graduate school; a hospital; a main campus in Little Rock; a Northwest Arkansas regional campus in Fayetteville; a statewide network of regional campuses; and eight institutes: the Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute, Jackson T. Stephens Spine & Neurosciences Institute, Harvey & Bernice Jones Eye Institute, Psychiatric Research Institute, Donald W. Reynolds Institute on Aging, Translational Research Institute, Institute for Digital Health & Innovation and the Institute for Community Health Innovation. UAMS includes UAMS Health, a statewide health system that encompasses all of UAMS' clinical enterprise. UAMS is the only adult Level 1 trauma center in the state. UAMS has 3,485 students, 915 medical residents and fellows, and seven dental residents. It is the state's largest public employer with more than 11,000 employees, including 1,200 physicians who provide care to patients at UAMS, its regional campuses, Arkansas Children's, the VA Medical Center and Baptist Health.
Forward Looking StatementsThis press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws. All statements other than statements of historical facts contained in this press release are forward-looking statements, including statements regarding our business, solutions, plans, objectives, goals, industry trends, financial outlook and guidance. In some cases forward-looking statements can be identified by words such as "may," "will," "should," "would," "expect," "plan," "anticipate," "could," "intend," "target," "project," "potential," "contemplate," "believe," "estimate," "predict," "potential" or "continue" or similar expressions. 
You should not rely upon forward-looking statements as predictions of future events. Although we believe that the expectations reflected in these forward-looking statements are reasonable based on information currently available to us, we cannot guarantee that the future results, discoveries, levels of activity, performance or events and circumstances reflected in forward-looking statements will be achieved or occur. Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties, some of which are beyond our control. Risks and uncertainties that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those indicated or implied by the forward-looking statements in this press release include, among other things: developments in the precision medicine industry; our future financial performance, results of operations or other operational results or metrics; development, analytical and clinical validation, timing and performance of future solutions by us and our competitors; commercial market acceptance for our solutions, including acceptance of preventive as well as diagnostic testing paradigms, and our ability to meet resulting demand; the rapidly evolving competitive environment in which we operate; third-party payer reimbursement and coverage decisions related to our solutions; risks related to data management, storage, and processing capabilities and our ability to integrate and deploy artificial intelligence and advanced data analytics technologies; our ability to protect and enhance our intellectual property; regulatory requirements, decisions or approvals (including the timing and conditions thereof) related to our solutions; reliance on third-party suppliers; risks related to data security, patient privacy, and compliance with healthcare data protection regulations as well as potential cybersecurity threats to our data platforms; our compliance with laws and regulations; the outcome of government investigations and litigation; risks related to our indebtedness; and our ability to hire and retain key personnel as well as risks, uncertainties, and other factors described in the section titled "Risk Factors" and elsewhere in our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed on or about November 5, 2025, and in our other filings we make with the SEC from time to time. We undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statements to reflect changes in events, circumstances or our beliefs after the date of this press release, except as required by law. 
Caris Life Sciences Media: Corporate Communications[email protected]214.294.5606
UAMS Media: Leslie W. Taylor, 501-686-8998Wireless phone: 501-951-7260[email protected]
SOURCE Caris Life Sciences

          
        

The Caris Precision Oncology Alliance Welcomes UAMS Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute

<article>
    <h2>Caris Life Sciences Welcomes UAMS Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute to Precision Oncology Alliance</h2>
    <p><strong>Irving, TX</strong> – Caris Life Sciences® (NASDAQ: CAI), renowned for its patient-centric approach and leadership in AI-driven biotech, has announced that the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute has joined the Caris Precision Oncology Alliance™ (Caris POA). This strategic partnership aims to enhance precision oncology and biomarker-driven research on a global scale.</p>

    <h3>Significance of the Collaboration</h3>
    <p>James Hamrick, MD, MPH, Chairman of the Caris POA, expressed his enthusiasm: “It is great to welcome UAMS to the Caris POA. Their unwavering commitment to excellence perfectly aligns with our commitment to advance biomarker-driven precision oncology. Together, we will leverage shared data and cutting-edge AI to accelerate research and translate it into personalized care for patients in Arkansas and around the world.”</p>

    <h3>Advancements in Cancer Care</h3>
    <p>Caris POA members work collaboratively to develop and refine molecular testing standards aimed at improving clinical outcomes for cancer patients. Utilizing Caris'先进的 AI-driven bioinformatics and a comprehensive multi-modal database, the alliance accelerates scientific discoveries and ensures that innovative findings translate into more effective, personalized healthcare solutions.</p>

    <h3>About UAMS Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute</h3>
    <p>Located in Little Rock, Arkansas, the Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute is dedicated to cancer research and treatment. It is supported by a team of nationally recognized physicians and scientists who provide comprehensive, research-driven patient care, catering to both common and rare complex diseases.</p>

    <h3>Strengthening Data-Driven Cancer Care</h3>
    <p>Dr. Michael Birrer, M.D., Ph.D., director of the UAMS Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute, emphasized the benefits of this collaboration: “Joining the Caris Precision Oncology Alliance strengthens our ability to bring the most advanced, data-driven cancer care to patients in Arkansas and beyond. This collaboration allows us to contribute to, and benefit from, a global network of leading institutions using precision medicine to accelerate discoveries and deliver truly personalized cancer treatment.”</p>

    <h3>Expanding the Caris POA Network</h3>
    <p>With the inclusion of UAMS, the Caris POA now encompasses <strong>98 cancer centers, academic institutions, research consortia, and healthcare systems</strong>, including <strong>45 NCI-designated cancer centers</strong>. This expansive network collaborates to advance precision oncology and biomarker-driven research. Through Caris’ molecular profiling – which integrates genomic, transcriptomic, and proteomic data – the alliance prioritizes therapeutic options and identifies valuable clinical trial opportunities for cancer patients.</p>

    <h3>The Role of Comprehensive Databases</h3>
    <p>Members of the Caris POA have access to one of the industry’s most extensive multi-modal databases, containing matched molecular and clinical outcomes data from hundreds of thousands of cancer patients. This database encompasses tens of billions of data points per patient, facilitating enhanced research and development in precision medicine.</p>

    <h3>About Caris Life Sciences</h3>
    <p>Caris Life Sciences is at the forefront of precision medicine, developing and commercializing innovative solutions to transform healthcare. The company’s state-of-the-art molecular profiling, including Whole Exome and Whole Transcriptome Sequencing, combined with advanced AI and machine learning, supports the analysis of complex disease mechanisms. Headquartered in Irving, Texas, Caris also extends its services through offices in Phoenix, New York, Cambridge (MA), Tokyo, Japan, and Basel, Switzerland, across the U.S. and international markets.</p>

    <h3>About the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences</h3>
    <p>UAMS serves as Arkansas's sole health sciences university, hosting a comprehensive array of colleges and institutes, including the Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute. UAMS is the state's largest public employer, boasting over <strong>11,000 employees</strong> and catering to numerous patients through its extensive healthcare network.</p>

    <h3>Forward-Looking Statements</h3>
    <p>This announcement contains forward-looking statements as defined by federal securities laws. These statements represent expectations about future performance or trends, but they are subject to risks and uncertainties that could lead to actual outcomes varying significantly from those projected. Stakeholders are encouraged to consider these statements with caution, as they rely on a range of assumptions that may not hold true over time.</p>
</article>

UAMS joins Caris Precision Oncology Alliance to enhance cancer research.
Collaboration aims to advance biomarker-driven precision oncology globally.
Caris POA now includes 98 cancer centers and leading institutions.
Partnership provides access to extensive multi-modal patient data.
AI and machine learning are central to Caris' operational advancements.

The Caris Precision Oncology Alliance Welcomes UAMS Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute

AI Summary

Sentiment Rationale

Trading Thesis

Market-Moving

Key Facts

Companies Mentioned

Corporate Developments

Related News