Tempus IPS Test Cuts ICI Failure Risk 55%, Flags 13% CRC Patients; Paige Predict Debuts

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Tempus AI’s Immune Profile Score (IPS) outperformed tumor mutational burden, microsatellite instability and PD-L1 across four pan-cancer cohorts (HR=0.45), identifying 13% of microsatellite-stable colorectal cancer patients (HR=0.2) and 17% of rare metastatic solid tumor patients (HR=0.26) as IPS-High. The company also acquired digital pathology leader Paige and launched Paige Predict to deliver AI-powered biomarker insights across 16 cancer types, broadening its precision oncology offerings.

1. Tempus’ AI-Driven IPS Test Sets New Benchmark in Immunotherapy Prediction

Tempus AI today unveiled validation data for its Immune Profile Score (IPS), demonstrating superior predictive power for patient outcomes on immune checkpoint inhibitors versus established biomarkers. In four independent cohorts encompassing over 1,200 patients with metastatic solid tumors, IPS achieved a combined hazard ratio (HR) of 0.45 for overall survival—outperforming tumor mutational burden, microsatellite instability, and PD-L1 expression. Notably, IPS identified 13% of patients with microsatellite-stable colorectal cancer who experienced a pronounced survival benefit (HR=0.20) when treated with ICI therapy, a subgroup typically overlooked by conventional tests. In rare metastatic solid tumors, 17% were classified as IPS-High despite lacking FDA-approved labels for immunotherapy; these patients showed a median survival advantage with an HR of 0.26 compared to IPS-Low counterparts. The test integrates DNA- and RNA-derived immune and clinical features and is available as an add-on for clinicians ordering Tempus’ xT and xR assays, enabling real-time, data-driven treatment decisions without additional sample collection.

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