ASCO 2021: Presentations about whole genome sequencing

At the congress of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) on 4-8 June 2021 researchers Kris Samsom and Luuk Schipper of the Dutch Cancer Institute (NKI) have presented their findings on whole genome sequencing.

In the poster presentation

Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS) is feasible in routine clinical care

Kris Samsom of the Dutch Cancer Institute explains the results of their research in which they conclude that WGS is feasible in routine diagnostics.

In the poster presentation

Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS) improves sarcoma diagnosis and patient care

Luuk Schipper of the Dutch Cancer Institute explains how they came to the conclusion in their research that WGS can help improve the diagnosis and the treatment of patients with sarcomas.

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