Overall impact
C (56)

Commentary

DermTech is an average overall performer. With a 'C' rating of 56.2 for overall impact (55th percentile compared to all companies), DermTech ranks 117th out of 155 industry peers, behind American Shared Hospital Services, Accuray, Avinger and 113 others, and ahead of Hologic, Bioventus, Cardiovascular Systems and 35 others. On top material causes for DermTech's industry (Healthcare Equipment), DermTech performs well in Technology Innovation (95.6 score), Disease Eradication (82.5) and Child and Maternal Health (81.6) and performs poorly in Reduced Inequality (34.9 score), Sustainable Use of Natural Resources (37.8), Fair Labor Practices (39.0) and 2 other causes where it received a 'D' or 'F' score.
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Company
Founded
1995
Employees
206
Sector
Health Care
Industry
Health Care Equipment & Supplies
Sub-industry
Health Care Equipment
SASB industry
Medical Equipment & Supplies
Headquarters
Ca, United States
Share classes
DMTK
Description
DermTech, Inc., a molecular diagnostic company, engages in the development and marketing of novel non-invasive genomics tests to aid in the diagnosis and management of melanoma in the United States. The company provides DermTech Melanoma Test (DMT), an innovative non-invasive way to enhance melanoma detection for developing product for non-melanoma skin cancers. It also offers DermTech Smart Sticker, which provides a non-invasively way to collect skin sample including standard care by using scalpel to biopsy suspicious lesions. In addition, it provides research services and technology platform on a contract basis to pharmaceutical companies which use the technology for clinical trials. Further, the company develops gene expression assays for the psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, and aging of the skin to pharmaceutical companies to develop drug products in dermatology; and develop custom gene assays to support the pharmaceutical partners. It sells its products through pathology and oncology practitioners. DermTech, Inc. is headquartered in San Diego, California. On June 18, 2024, DermTech, Inc., along with its affiliate, filed a voluntary petition for reorganization under Chapter 11 in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware.
Material causes
Ethos considers the following causes material for DermTech, based on its industry sub-industry Health Care Equipment. Learn more about material causes in our methodology overview.

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