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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 …
Broader Testing in AYAs Helps
PhD candidates Jeffrey van Putten and Lina Lankhorst investigated whether AYAs (adolescents and young adults, diagnosed with cancer between the ages of …
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 …
Without structured real world data, it remains guesswork who truly benefits
The decision by the Dutch National Health Care Institute (Zorginstituut Nederland, ZiNL) to reassess the reimbursement of expensive medicines after …
Update on the GENAYA Project: DNA from 500 Young Cancer Patients Analyzed
Should young people with cancer receive different treatment than older patients? We suspect they do, but there’s currently not enough …
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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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A complete genetic analysis should be part of the standard diagnostics for every patient with cancer who is eligible for treatment. WGS contributes to better, coordinated treatment advice. In this way, we reduce over- and under-treatment, while making healthcare more cost-effective and keeping it affordable.