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July 23, 2026

Maverix Names Carla Jung Chief Executive Officer to Lead Next Phase of Growth

Maverix Medical, a company focused on revolutionizing the diagnosis and treatment of lung cancer, today announced the appointment of Carla Jung as Chief Executive Officer. Jung will lead the company's strategy, execution, and continued growth as Maverix scales its commercial organization and brings new products to market...

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July 23, 2026

Lung cancer treatment developer Maverix Medical picks former Medtronic exec as CEO

Lung cancer diagnostics and treatment developer Maverix Medical announced today that it appointed Carla Jung as its new CEO...

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March 29, 2024

Lung Cancer Startup Maverix Medical Snaps Up Diagnostic Developer Cirrus Bio

After launching late last year, the lung cancer-focused startup Maverix Medical is reaching for the sky with the acquisition of diagnostic developer Cirrus Bio.

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March 29, 2024

Maverix Medical Closes Acquisition of Cirrus Bio as Foundation for Diagnostics Platform in Lung Cancer

Maverix Medical, a dedicated lung cancer platform established by Ajax Health, KKR, and Hologic, Inc., today announced the acquisition of Cirrus Bio for an undisclosed amount.

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November 30, 2023

Startup Ajax Health Extends Medtech Innovation Model to Hologic

Ajax creates turnkey innovation platforms for commercial-stage medtech players, and has partnered with investment firm KKR and medtech company Hologic to launch a new company.

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November 30, 2023

KKR, Hologic and Ajax Health Create New Platform to Accelerate Medical Device Innovation

KKR, a leading global investment firm, today announced a new platform established with investments from KKR and Hologic, Inc., named Maverix Medical.

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March 30, 2023

Bronchoscopic Evaluation of a Steerable Needle for Simulated Tumor Targets in the Lung Periphery: A Feasibility Study (Bullseye)

Peripheral bronchoscopy is often performed to biopsy peripheral pulmonary lesions. Despite technological advancements to improve reach and access to the lung periphery, diagnostic yield has been inconsistent.

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October 1, 2021

Initial Experience With Steerable Instrumentation in Human Cadaveric Models with Simulated Tumor Targets

Despite growing experience using advanced guided techniques, the diagnostic yield of bronchoscopy for peripheral pulmonary lesions remains suboptimal, particularly for lesions adjacent to peripheral bronchi.

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