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StratifAI and Hellenic Cooperative Oncology Group form partnership to advance Polaris™ in cancer diagnostics 

The partnership will integrate computational pathology with clinical data from large-scale Phase III randomized controlled trials to support evidence-based validation of Polaris™ for prognosis and treatment decision support in precision oncology.

February 6, 2026

Berlin, Germany, and Athens, Greece – February 2026 – StratifAI, the AI biomarker company for precision oncology, today announced a partnership with the Hellenic Cooperative Oncology Group (HeCOG), a non-profit scientific society of leading pathologists and oncologists. Through this collaboration, StratifAI gains exclusive access to HeCOG’s data resources to validate StratifAI Polaris™, the company’s multimodal AI platform, as the foundation for developing novel biomarkers that enhance cancer diagnosis and prognosis. 

Advancing cancer research through multimodal AI

At the core of this collaboration is the development of AI models capable of analyzing high-resolution histopathological images, specifically, hematoxylin and eosin (H&E)-stained slides, across multiple tumor types. By integrating computational pathology with clinical data from large-scale Phase III Randomized Controlled Trials, the collaboration aims to validate StratifAI Polaris™ as an evidence-based standard for cancer prognosis and treatment decision support. 

"Validating our Polaris™ platform on large-scale, phase III randomized clinical trial cohorts represents a critical step toward generating the clinical evidence required for inclusion in international oncology clinical guidelines. In collaboration with HeCOG’s world-class research network, we are accelerating the translation of AI biomarkers into tools that can help oncologists make more confident, individualized treatment decisions at scale."
Omar El Nahhas
CEO & Co-Founder of StratifAI

A data-centric approach to precision oncology  

The study will encompass large patient cohorts from Phase III clinical trials, applying state-of-the-art deep learning using StratifAI's proprietary large-scale foundation model and multimodal AI technology. These tools will be used to analyze the tumor biology at scale, modeling associations with patient outcomes in a fully end-to-end manner. 

A global vision for cancer care   

This partnership emphasizes the development of novel biomarkers which are deployable at scale, supporting the global effort to deliver better outcomes in oncology.

From detecting known molecular biomarkers from H&E slides, to directly predicting treatment response, the insights generated through this collaboration are intended to reach routine clinical use after thorough validation and certification. 

In addition to breast cancer, the collaboration expands to ovarian cancer, further demonstrating the versatility of Polaris™ across multiple tumor types. With HeCOG’s expertise in clinical research and access to diverse patient populations, the work remains firmly grounded in real-world oncology practice. Together, StratifAI and HeCOG are committed to delivering tools that are both scientifically robust and practical for everyday clinical use. 

“Artificial intelligence has revolutionized cancer research and patient management, from diagnosis to treatment and surveillance. Now, more than ever, it is time to join forces to accelerate these advances and translate them into meaningful benefits for patients. The collaboration between HeCOG and StratifAI marks the beginning of a shared journey toward advancing patient care and personalized medicine.”
Dr. Elena Fountzila
Medical Oncologist & Clinical Researcher Affiliated with HeCOG

About StratifAI 

Contact information

StratifAI is a precision oncology company developing the next generation of biomarkers to advance cancer diagnostics. Its discovery platform, Polaris™, applies multimodal AI to clinical data, identifying prognostic and predictive biomarkers that enable more equitable and individualized treatment strategies across solid-tumor cancers.

Polaris™ Breast, the company’s first diagnostic, assesses metastatic risk in early breast cancer directly from digitized histology slides, helping refine adjuvant treatment options. Retrospectively validated on thousands of patients from Phase III trials and in real-world clinical settings, Polaris™ Breast is available for research-use only and is undergoing regulatory approval in the EU and US.

For more information, visit www.stratifai.com

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Meri Khazaradze

press@stratifai.com

For media inquiries, please contact:

Meri Khazaradze
press@stratifai.com

About HeCOG

About StratifAI

The Hellenic Cooperative Oncology Group (HeCOG) is a non-profit scientific society composed of prominent pathologists and oncologists. Their mission includes advancing cancer treatment through clinical and basic research, organizing educational programs, and fostering collaboration across the medical community in Greece and internationally.  

Website: www.hecog.gr  

StratifAI is a precision oncology company developing the next generation of biomarkers to advance cancer diagnostics. Its discovery platform, Polaris™, applies multimodal AI to clinical data, identifying prognostic and predictive biomarkers that enable more equitable and individualized treatment strategies across solid-tumor cancers.

Polaris™ Breast, the company’s first diagnostic, assesses metastatic risk in early breast cancer directly from digitized histology slides, helping refine adjuvant treatment options. Retrospectively validated on thousands of patients from Phase III trials and in real-world clinical settings, Polaris™ Breast is available for research-use only and is undergoing regulatory approval in the EU and US.

For more information, visit www.stratifai.com