Press Releases May 11, 2026 09:17 AM

Biodesix Announces ATS 2026 Presentations Providing Real-World Clinical Evidence and Healthcare System Economic Value for Nodify Lung® Testing Strategy

Biodesix presents compelling real-world evidence and economic benefits of Nodify Lung® testing at ATS 2026, supporting accelerated adoption in lung cancer diagnostics.

By Nina Shah BDSX

Biodesix, Inc. announced presentations at the American Thoracic Society 2026 Annual Meeting showcasing real-world clinical data and healthcare system economic value of its Nodify Lung® blood-based testing for lung nodule risk stratification. The data highlights improvements in lung cancer detection and patient outcomes, supported by academic and community medical centers' experiences. The company emphasizes the growing adoption of its diagnostic tests in lung cancer care.

Biodesix Announces ATS 2026 Presentations Providing Real-World Clinical Evidence and Healthcare System Economic Value for Nodify Lung® Testing Strategy
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Key Points

  • Multiple presentations at ATS 2026 provide real-world clinical and economic evidence supporting Nodify Lung® testing's effectiveness in lung nodule risk stratification.
  • Data from major academic centers and community hospitals demonstrate the test’s role in improving early lung cancer detection and patient management.
  • The presentations reinforce accelerating adoption of blood-based lung cancer diagnostics, potentially impacting oncological diagnostics and pulmonary care sectors.

LOUISVILLE, Colo., May 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Biodesix, Inc. (Nasdaq: BDSX), a leading diagnostics solutions company, today announced that additional real-world clinical and economic data related to Nodify Lung® testing will be shared at the American Thoracic Society (ATS) Annual Meeting, May 15 – 20, 2026 | Orlando, FL. The presentations further reinforce the accelerating adoption of Biodesix blood-based testing for earlier detection of lung cancer.

“The presentations at ATS highlight the real-world clinical value and economic advantages of lung nodule management programs that use Nodify Lung® testing for risk stratification,” said Scott Hutton, CEO of Biodesix. “It is encouraging to see major academic medical centers and community hospitals leveraging our lung diagnostic tests to expand access, educate patients, and measurably improve care and outcomes.”

Here is a quick reference list of the compelling evidence and case studies at ATS 2026:

May 17, 2026

  • 9:27AM | Biodesix Head of Radiomics, Michael Kammer, PhD, oral presentation, Impact of Prior Cancer History on a Blood-based Autoantibody Test for Lung Nodule Risk Assessment"

May 18, 2026

  • 11:30AM |  (Poster Board #P421) Real-world Community Experience Using Blood-Based Nodify Classifiers (CDT and XL2) For Lung Nodule Risk Stratification, authors are Roshen Mathew, MD DAABIP & Team, WVU Medicine | Camden Clark Medical Center
  • 11:30AM |  (Poster Board #P426) Impact of a Combined Lung Cancer Identification Program (CLIP) on Stage at Diagnosis of Lung Cancer, 2022-2023 in a U.S. Community Hospital, authors are Maurice Smith, MD FACS & Team, Frederick Health Hospital
  • 2:15PM |  (Poster Board #614) Mathematical Modeling of a Tumor-Associated Autoantibody Emergence and Persistence in Lung Adenocarcinoma: Insights Into Diagnostic Lead Time

May 19, 2026

  • 9:15 AM | (Poster Board #313) Should We Start With PET or Biomarkers for Risk Stratification of Indeterminate Pulmonary Nodules: Insights From Monte Carlo Simulations, includes authors Gerard Silvestri, MD MS, Medical University South Carolina and Fabien Maldonado, MD MSc, Vanderbilt University Medical Center
  • 11:30 AM | (Poster Board #P993) Stage Shift Following Implementation of the Combined Lung Cancer Identification Program (CLIP) in a U.S. Community Hospital, authors are Maurice Smith, MD FACS & Team, Frederick Health Hospital

ATS attendees can find Biodesix on the exhibit floor, Booth #1327. The full abstracts for Biodesix posters and a list of all abstracts being presented at the ATS Annual Meeting can be found here.

About Biodesix:

Biodesix is a leading diagnostic solutions company, driven to improve clinical care and outcomes for patients. Biodesix Diagnostic Tests, including Nodify Lung® Nodule Risk Assessment and IQLung® Cancer Treatment Guidance, support clinical decisions to expedite personalized care and improve outcomes for patients with lung disease. Biodesix Development Services enable the world’s leading biopharmaceutical, life sciences, and research institutions with scientific, technological, and operational capabilities that fuel the development of diagnostic tests, tools, and therapeutics. For more information, visit biodesix.com.

Biodesix Contacts:
Media:
Natalie St. Denis, Director Corporate Communications
[email protected]
(720) 925-9285

Investors:
Chris Brinzey, Partner, ICR
[email protected]
(339) 970-2843


Risks

  • Clinical adoption rates may vary depending on competing diagnostic technologies and reimbursement policies, affecting future revenue growth for Biodesix.
  • The effectiveness and economic impact data presented are subject to validation and peer acceptance; any negative feedback or conflicting data could hinder adoption.
  • Regulatory changes or healthcare budget constraints could impact the deployment and reimbursement of lung diagnostic tests, influencing Biodesix's market potential.

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