Progenity Announces Acceptance of Three Abstracts at Digestive Disease Week 2022

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Progenity, Inc. (Nasdaq: PROG) announced the acceptance of three abstracts for presentation at Digestive Disease Week® (DDW), taking place May 21-24, 2022. These abstracts highlight advancements in the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and microbiome sampling. The presentations include Tofacitinib tissue exposure, cytokine profiles during anti-TNF treatment, and a novel method for microbiome specimen collection. These developments are significant for enhancing gastrointestinal health and improving patient outcomes through precise diagnostic methods.

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• Acceptance of three abstracts for presentation at a major industry conference (DDW).
• Focus on significant topics such as IBD treatment and microbiome sampling.
• Opportunity to showcase advancements in gastrointestinal health.

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SAN DIEGO, Feb. 28, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Progenity, Inc. (Nasdaq: PROG), a biotechnology company innovating in the field of oral biotherapeutics for gastrointestinal health and beyond, today announced the acceptance of three abstracts on the treatment of IBD and microbiome sampling for presentation at Digestive Disease Week^® (DDW). DDW is the world’s premier meeting for physicians, researchers, and industry in the fields of gastroenterology, hepatology, endoscopy, and gastrointestinal surgery, and will take place in person and virtually May 21-24, 2022.

Details of the presentations are as follows:

	Abstract Title:		Tofacitinib Tissue Exposure Correlates with Endoscopic Outcome (3696929)
	Presenter:		Bram Verstockt, MD, PhD
	Session Type:		Research Forum
	Session Title:		Disease Monitoring in IBD
	Session Date & Time:		May 21, 2022 from 4:00 to 5:30 PM Pacific
	Presentation Time:		4:30 to 4:45 PM Pacific
	Abstract Title:		Cytokine and Drug Profiles in Serum, Mucosa, and Faeces During Anti-TNF Induction Treatment of Moderate-to-Severe Ulcerative Colitis (3692278)
	Session Type:		Poster Session
	Session Title:		IBD: Cytokines, Signaling and Receptors
	Session Date & Time:		May 24, 2022 from 12:30 to 1:30 PM Pacific
	Abstract Title:		A Novel Method for Collecting Microbiome Specimens (3694782)
	Session Type:		Poster Session
	Session Title:		Role of the Gut Microbiome and Pathogens in Immune and Inflammatory Diseases
	Session Date & Time:		May 24, 2022 from 12:30 to 1:30 PM Pacific

Abstracts will be published by DDW in advance of the conference. Oral presentations are embargoed until the beginning of the presentation, and poster presentations are embargoed until 12:15 PM Pacific the day the poster is presented. More information will be made available on the Progenity website following the conference.

About Digestive Disease Week
Digestive Disease Week® (DDW) is the largest international gathering of physicians, researchers and academics in the fields of gastroenterology, hepatology, endoscopy and gastrointestinal surgery. Jointly sponsored by the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases (AASLD), the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) Institute, the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE) and the Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract (SSAT), DDW is an in-person and virtual meeting from May 21-24, 2022. The meeting showcases more than 5,000 abstracts and hundreds of lectures on the latest advances in GI research, medicine and technology. More information can be found at www.ddw.org.

About Progenity
Progenity, Inc. is a biotechnology company innovating in the fields of oral biotherapeutics, gastrointestinal health, and women’s health. Progenity applies a multi-omics approach, combining genomics, epigenomics, proteomics, and metabolomics to its molecular testing products and to the development of a suite of investigational ingestible devices designed to provide precise diagnostic sampling and drug delivery solutions. Progenity’s vision is to transform healthcare to become more precise and personal by improving diagnoses of disease and improving patient outcomes through localized treatment with targeted therapies.

For more information visit www.progenity.com, or follow the company on LinkedIn or Twitter.

Investor Contact
Chuck Padala
Managing Director, LifeSci Advisors
ir@progenity.com
(917) 741-7792

Media Contact
Kristin Schaeffer
CG Life
media@progenity.com
(858) 457-2436

FAQ

What abstracts did Progenity present at Digestive Disease Week 2022?

Progenity presented three abstracts focusing on IBD treatment and microbiome sampling.

When will Progenity's presentations take place during DDW 2022?

Presentations will occur from May 21-24, 2022.

What is the significance of Digestive Disease Week for Progenity?

DDW is a premier gathering for advancements in gastroenterology, allowing Progenity to showcase their research.

How can investors learn more about Progenity's research presentations?

Investors can find more information on the Progenity website following the conference.

What topics are covered by Progenity's accepted abstracts at DDW 2022?

Topics include Tofacitinib exposure in IBD treatment and microbiome specimen collection methods.