iSpecimen Announces Inclusion in Russell Microcap® Index

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iSpecimen Inc. (Nasdaq: ISPC) announced its inclusion in the Russell Microcap Index, effective September 20, 2021. This inclusion signifies recognition of the company's growth in the biospecimen procurement sector, expected to enhance visibility within the investment community. Being part of the Russell indexes, which benchmark approximately $10.6 trillion in assets, positions iSpecimen favorably for attracting institutional investors. The company is also refining its iSpecimen Marketplace, aiming to support researchers in scientific discovery.

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• Inclusion in the Russell Microcap Index enhances visibility and exposure in the investment community.
• Potential increased interest from institutional investors due to index membership.
• Recognition reflects the company's growth and efforts in biospecimen procurement.

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LEXINGTON, Mass., Sept. 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- iSpecimen Inc. (Nasdaq: ISPC) ("iSpecimen" or the "Company"), an online marketplace for human biospecimens, today announced that it will be included in the Russell Microcap^® Index, effective after the U.S. market opens on September 20, 2021, as part of the 2021 Russell indexes reconstitution.

Membership in the Russell Microcap^® Index, which remains in place for one year, means automatic inclusion in the appropriate growth and value style indexes. Russell indexes are part of FTSE Russell, a leading global index provider. FTSE Russell determines membership for its Russell indexes primarily by objective, market-capitalization rankings and style attributes.

"Our inclusion to the Russell Microcap Index is an important milestone and reflects iSpecimen's efforts and growth as we continue to streamline the biospecimen procurement process. We believe joining this index will bolster our visibility and exposure across the global investment community," said Christopher Ianelli, MD, PhD, CEO and President of iSpecimen. "This also comes at an important time for us, as we continue to refine the iSpecimen Marketplace platform to empower researchers in advancing scientific discovery."

Russell indexes are widely used by investment managers and institutional investors for index funds and as benchmarks for active investment strategies. Approximately $10.6 trillion in assets were benchmarked against Russell's U.S. indexes, as of the end of 2020. For more information on the Russell Microcap^® Index and the Russell indexes reconstitution, go to the "Russell Reconstitution" section on the FTSE Russell website.

About FTSE Russell
FTSE Russell is a global index leader that provides innovative benchmarking, analytics and data solutions for investors worldwide. FTSE Russell calculates thousands of indexes that measure and benchmark markets and asset classes in more than 70 countries, covering 98% of the investable market globally.

FTSE Russell index expertise and products are used extensively by institutional and retail investors globally. Approximately $17.9 trillion is currently benchmarked to FTSE Russell indexes. For over 30 years, leading asset owners, asset managers, ETF providers and investment banks have chosen FTSE Russell indexes to benchmark their investment performance and create ETFs, structured products and index-based derivatives.

A core set of universal principles guides FTSE Russell index design and management: a transparent rules-based methodology is informed by independent committees of leading market participants. FTSE Russell is focused on applying the highest industry standards in index design and governance and embraces the IOSCO Principles. FTSE Russell is also focused on index innovation and customer partnerships as it seeks to enhance the breadth, depth and reach of its offering.

FTSE Russell is wholly owned by London Stock Exchange Group. For more information, visit www.ftserussell.com.

About iSpecimen
iSpecimen offers an online marketplace for human biospecimens, connecting life scientists in commercial and non-profit organizations with healthcare providers that have access to patients and specimens needed for medical discovery. Proprietary, cloud-based technology enables scientists to intuitively search for specimens and patients across a federated partner network of hospitals, labs, biobanks, blood centers, and other healthcare organizations. For more information about iSpecimen, please visit www.ispecimen.com.

Forward-Looking Statements
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For further information, please contact:

Investor Contact
KCSA Strategic Communications
Allison Soss / Scott Eckstein
iSpecimen@kcsa.com

Media Contact
Kaitlynn Cooney
For iSpecimen
kcooney@brodeur.com
609.351.5944

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FAQ

What is the significance of iSpecimen Inc.'s inclusion in the Russell Microcap Index?

Inclusion in the Russell Microcap Index enhances iSpecimen's visibility among investors and may attract institutional investment.

When will iSpecimen Inc. be included in the Russell Microcap Index?

iSpecimen Inc. will be included in the Russell Microcap Index effective September 20, 2021.

How does being part of the Russell Microcap Index benefit iSpecimen Inc.?

Being part of the Russell Microcap Index can increase investor interest and provide a benchmark for performance, potentially leading to greater investment.

What does the Russell Microcap Index represent?

The Russell Microcap Index represents the smallest stocks in the Russell 3000 Index and is widely used for investment benchmarks.