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Biomarkers Reveal Which Cancer Patients Won’t Benefit From Treatment

Biomarkers Reveal Which Cancer Patients Won’t Benefit From Treatment

25-06-2026

Researchers from Vall d’Hebron Institute of Oncology identify genomic signals predicting non-response to cancer therapies in collaboration with Hartwig Medical …

From innovation to standard care: real-world impact of whole genome sequencing in oncology 

From innovation to standard care: real-world impact of whole genome sequencing in oncology 

20-03-2026

Whole genome sequencing (WGS) is rapidly transforming cancer diagnostics. The Netherlands Cancer Institute (NKI) has already integrated this technology into …

The Role of organoids and Whole Genome Sequencing in precision oncology

The Role of organoids and Whole Genome Sequencing in precision oncology

02-03-2026

Organoids can help determine which patients with metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC) are likely to respond to chemotherapy and which targeted …

New research shows a more significant role of genetic predisposition in adults with glioblastoma

New research shows a more significant role of genetic predisposition in adults with glioblastoma

16-12-2025

A recent study published in npj Genomic Medicine shows that hereditary predisposition in adult glioblastoma patients is more common than …

To study rare cancers, collaboration is key 

To study rare cancers, collaboration is key 

28-02-2025

In honor of Rare Disease Day on February 28th, we spoke with Professor Stefan Fröhling about his research on rare …

Collaboration between Hartwig and CKB makes both parties stronger 

Collaboration between Hartwig and CKB makes both parties stronger 

13-06-2023

Hartwig Medical Foundation has worked with The Jackson Laboratory (JAX) Clinical Knowledgebase (CKB) team since 2020, to the benefit of …

In search of the optimal treatment strategy for glioblastoma 

In search of the optimal treatment strategy for glioblastoma 

30-05-2023

Patients with recurrent glioblastoma have an unfavorable outlook and few treatment options. The recently launched GLOW study should change this …

GLOW: working toward more treatment options for glioblastoma

GLOW: working toward more treatment options for glioblastoma

23-05-2023

The outlook for patients with glioblastoma has been unfavorable for years, and treatment options remain limited. That is a reason …

Collaboration for future-proof diagnostics and to accelerate research  

Collaboration for future-proof diagnostics and to accelerate research  

02-05-2023

Complete analysis of the DNA of children with cancer offers many possibilities. It maps out all possible targeted treatment options …

Towards a learning healthcare system by broad collaboration

Towards a learning healthcare system by broad collaboration

15-09-2022

Developing a new drug is expensive and takes a long time. In addition, there is only a slim chance that …

Unraveling of genetic mechanism behind tumor formation may improve targeted treatment for cancer patients

Unraveling of genetic mechanism behind tumor formation may improve targeted treatment for cancer patients

11-08-2022

Genetic alterations in the FGFR2 gene occur in various cancer types and represent a promising target for therapies. However, clinical …

Growth Fund invests 325 million euros in Oncode-PACT to accelerate the development of cancer drugs

Growth Fund invests 325 million euros in Oncode-PACT to accelerate the development of cancer drugs

14-04-2022

The National Growth Fund invests 325 million euros in the Oncode-PACT plan to accelerate the preclinical development process of cancer …

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