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Comprehensive molecular diagnostics closer for more patients thanks to price reduction
Hartwig Medical Foundation reduces the price of its OncoAct Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS) service as of January 1, 2026. This …
Whole genome sequencing: the future of molecular diagnostics in gynecological cancer?
To mark Gynecological Oncology Awareness Month, we spoke with oncologist Eelke Gort about the role of molecular diagnostics in these …
GLOW Study Ends – But WGS Remains Valuable for Glioblastoma Patients
As of October 1, 2025, the GLOW study will officially come to an end. Interim analysis has shown growing enthusiasm …
Hartwig Medical Foundation welcomes new managing director
Hartwig Medical Foundation is pleased to announce that Robert Jan Lamers has joined the organization as its new managing director, …
Dutch Healthcare Institute approves reimbursement of whole genome sequencing (WGS) for targeted cancer treatment
The Dutch National Health Care Institute (Zorginstituut Nederland, ZiNL) has approved the reimbursement of whole genome sequencing (WGS) through the …
First time linking Hartwig Medical Database with the Netherlands Cancer Registry for AYA Patients
This July, the first data transfer was completed between the Netherlands Cancer Registry (NKR) and the Hartwig Medical Database for …
Clinical Trials Day and the importance of structurally recording treatment outcomes
Today, on Clinical Trials Day (May 20), we reflect on the importance of clinical research. For Hartwig, it’s a opportunity …
Automatically the right trial and treatment with ACTIN: A new step in cancer care
Imagine you have a patient with cancer sitting across from you: can’t be cured, but he is determined to try …
Hartwig Medical Foundation welcomes Eliëtte Vaal to its Supervisory Board
Hartwig Medical Foundation (Hartwig) has welcomed Eliëtte Vaal as a new member of its Supervisory Board. Her appointment reflects Hartwig’s …
Ten years of Hartwig Medical Foundation: a retrospect and a glimpse of the future
In its first decade, Hartwig Medical Foundation has made significant progress towards its goal of providing access to all diagnostic …
Clinical Cancer Genomics 2025: a cheerful boost for this rapidly emerging field
The atmosphere is buzzing, the excitement is almost tangible. This first Clinical Cancer Genomics Congress feels like an event that …
The Importance of Analyzing the DNA of Rare Tumors
One in four patients has a cancer type that is considered rare, meaning it occurs in fewer than six out …
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Listening, connecting, and building bridges to make more impact for patients with cancer
This is how Robert Jan Lamers describes his role as managing director of Hartwig Medical Foundation. For four months now, …
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Medicines Policy must be based on real world data
The recent decision by the National Health Care Institute to re-evaluate expensive cancer medicines in real-world practice is a logical …
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Cancer, a rare disease?
It may come as a surprise to many on this International Rare Disease Day (February 28), that a significant number …
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From biopsy to patient report
The comprehensive DNA test can provide patients with cancer with more opportunities for treatment. Using the technique of Whole Genome …
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What does Hartwig Medical Foundation do?
Hartwig Medical Foundation is a unique initiative that makes possible progress in the research of treatment of cancer in the …
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More and more cancer drugs are only suitable for a small group of patients. However, we are often not capable to find these patients. That is why every patient with metastatic cancer should be genetically screened before starting treatment.