Exact Sciences’ legacy cancer diagnostics data hit in cyberattack NOE GOLDHABER Jul 23, 2026 Jul 23, 2026 Updated Jul 23, 2026 × Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Data from Exact Sciences' legacy cancer diagnostics business was targeted in a cyberattack, new owner Abbott Laboratories said last week.kAmQp33@EE :D :?G6DE:82E:?8 2 4J36C :?4:56?E :? 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Abbott Labs completes acquisition of Madison’s Exact Sciences for $23 billion The deal is believed to be one of the largest for Abbott in a decade and the largest business investment in the Madison’s history.
Abbott Labs to acquire Madison’s Exact Sciences in $23 billion deal The company will maintain its presence in Madison and CEO Kevin Conroy will remain “in an advisory role,” said Zach Brandon, president of the …
How Exact Sciences grew from tiny transplant to Madison biotech leader Founded near Boston in 1995, the company grew to become a biotech giant largely on the strength of its Cologuard cancer screening test.
