SynapDx Corporation Raises $9 Million in Series A Funding

WALTHAM, Mass., June 1 /PRNewswire/ -- SynapDx Corp., a new company focused on developing and commercializing diagnostic testing for the early detection of autism, announced the completion of a $9 million Series A financing by Bain Capital Ventures, General Catalyst Partners, and North Bridge Venture Partners.

"Autism has a profound effect on children and their families," said Stanley N. Lapidus , the company's founder, President and Chief Executive Officer.  "The right objective blood-based diagnostic test for autism may help achieve earlier diagnosis, more rapid intervention, and improved outcomes."

About SynapDx Corp.

SynapDx was formed to develop and commercialize blood-based diagnostic tests for the early detection of autism.  SynapDx was founded by Stanley N. Lapidus , an experienced life-sciences entrepreneur and inventor with 31 issued patents.  Mr. Lapidus founded and led Cytyc Corp., EXACT Sciences Corp., and Helicos BioSciences Corp.  Mr. Lapidus' co-founders of SynapDx Corp. include Jeffrey R. Luber, Esq. and Patrick A. Anquetil , PhD.

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