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New study using Hartwig Medical Foundation data maps how breast cancer’s genetic makeup shifts when it spreads
Analysis of nearly 1,300 tumor genomes across ten genomic subtypes points to candidate drug targets and biomarkers for metastatic breast …
Hartwig receives CE certification for OncoAct, the first complete IVDR-certified whole-genome cancer diagnostics solution
We are proud to announce that Hartwig Medical Foundation has received CE certification under the European In Vitro Diagnostic Regulation …
Biomarkers Reveal Which Cancer Patients Won’t Benefit From Treatment
Researchers from Vall d’Hebron Institute of Oncology identify genomic signals predicting non-response to cancer therapies in collaboration with Hartwig Medical …
Hartwig and Ultima Expand Collaboration to Advance WGS in Oncology Care
Hartwig and Ultima strengthen collaboration on whole‑genome sequencing Hartwig Medical Foundation to adopt Ultima Genomics’ UG200 sequencing system to accelerate …
From Spreadsheets to Digital Convenience: Hartwig Goes Live With Its Customer Portal
Hartwig Medical Foundation (Hartwig) recently launched its new portal for submitting requests for WGS analysis. For hospitals, this is an important enhancement to …
GMS and Hartwig sign MOU to advance precision medicine for cancer patients
Genomic Medicine Sweden (GMS) and Hartwig Medical Foundation (Hartwig) today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). This MoU formalises a strategic partnership …
GENAYA Extended: More Care and Research
The GENAYA project has been extended by two years. This gives researchers more time to collect genetic tumor data from …
From innovation to standard care: real-world impact of whole genome sequencing in oncology
Whole genome sequencing (WGS) is rapidly transforming cancer diagnostics. The Netherlands Cancer Institute (NKI) has already integrated this technology into …
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, …
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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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I know how important knowledge of hereditary predisposition to cancer can be. This is why I think it is so important that comprehensive patient reports include precisely that carrier information, if the patient wishes to be informed of it.