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DataNexus connects clinical and genomic data
DataNexus is a project initiated by the Netherlands Cancer Institute–Antoni van Leeuwenhoek (NKI-AvL) to improve data availability by integrating clinical …
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 …
The value of the GENAYA project for patients of the future
The GENAYA project has been extended through 2028. A total of 39 hospitals now participate in the project, which is led by …
Podcast HealthRewired: where data and treatment come together
“What we ultimately want is to be able to provide every cancer patient with a personalized treatment recommendation.” Prof. Dr. Miriam …
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 …
The Role of organoids and Whole Genome Sequencing in precision oncology
Organoids can help determine which patients with metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC) are likely to respond to chemotherapy and which targeted …
United in Unique – every individual story is unique
On World Cancer Day, attention is drawn worldwide to the impact of this disease This year’s theme, United in Unique, highlights the fact …
Care pathway broad molecular diagnostics approved, important step forward
On World Cancer Day, we reflected on the enormous impact of cancer. But this impact is visible every day—on patients, their …
The role of molecular diagnostics in sarcomas
Between Science and Clinical Practice The use of molecular diagnostics in sarcoma care is receiving growing international attention. Recent studies¹ …
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 …
New research shows a more significant role of genetic predisposition in adults with glioblastoma
A recent study published in npj Genomic Medicine shows that hereditary predisposition in adult glioblastoma patients is more common than …
Large-Scale UK study confirms clinical value of Whole Genome Sequencing in breast cancer
A recent publication in The Lancet Oncology (October 7, 2025) shows that Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS) is ready for large-scale …
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DataNexus connects clinical and genomic data
DataNexus is a project initiated by the Netherlands Cancer Institute–Antoni van Leeuwenhoek (NKIAvL) to improve data availability by integrating clinical …
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How do you analyze 8,000 Tumor/Normal genomes in under two months?
It has been a long time coming: Hartwig Medical Foundation has transitioned to the GRCh38 (hg38) reference genome! For years, …
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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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The big advantage of having Hartwig Medical Foundation data available in the cloud
I don’t remember exactly when I first heard about Hartwig Medical Foundation and the whole genome sequencing data it has …
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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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The number of WGS samples Hartwig Medical Foundation has is quite unique in the research field and is rapidly growing. It amounted to 3.500 samples when we started and it’s already over 5.000 now.