Theranos device failed pharma evaluation, while lab director cleared it for seven tests
https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2021/09/elizabeth-holmes-lied-to-investors-about-pharma-company-validation-prosecutors-say/
A scientist who worked at a Theranos partner said that her company did not “comprehensively validate” the diagnostic startup’s proprietary devices, undermining a claim that founder Elizabeth Holmes allegedly made to investors.
Victoria Sung had been tasked with evaluating Theranos’ Edison device for her employer, Celgene, which had a small contract with the startup. What she saw suggested that the device was not ready for use with patients.
Theranos device failed pharma evaluation, while lab director cleared it for seven tests
Sep 30, 2021, 4:50pm UTC
https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2021/09/elizabeth-holmes-lied-to-investors-about-pharma-company-validation-prosecutors-say/
> A scientist who worked at a Theranos partner said that her company did not “comprehensively validate” the diagnostic startup’s proprietary devices, undermining a claim that founder Elizabeth Holmes allegedly made to investors.
> Victoria Sung had been tasked with evaluating Theranos’ Edison device for her employer, Celgene, which had a small contract with the startup. What she saw suggested that the device was not ready for use with patients.