Complete DNA analysis for young adults with cancer

Complete DNA analysis for young adults with cancer

06-01-2022

KWF finances the expansion of the infrastructure for cancer research in young adults with almost 4.5 million euros. These are …

Single WGS analysis of metastases is sufficient in most cases

Single WGS analysis of metastases is sufficient in most cases

26-10-2021

DNA analysis of the tumor is of crucial importance to determine treatment options for patients with metastasized lung cancer. But …

Actionable metastatic cancer genome is remarkably stable over time, despite treatment with drugs

Actionable metastatic cancer genome is remarkably stable over time, despite treatment with drugs

10-08-2021

A one-time analysis of the entire tumor DNA is almost always sufficient to find all DNA errors that may be …

Erasmus MC Cancer Institute introduces comprehensive DNA testing for CUP cancer patients in EMBRAZE region

Erasmus MC Cancer Institute introduces comprehensive DNA testing for CUP cancer patients in EMBRAZE region

01-08-2021

The Erasmus MC Cancer Institute has started using comprehensive DNA testing for carcinoma of unknown primary (CUP) cancer patients in …

ASCO 2021: Presentations about whole genome sequencing

ASCO 2021: Presentations about whole genome sequencing

19-06-2021

At the congress of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) on 4-8 June 2021 researchers Kris Samsom and Luuk …

New CPoC grant awarded: GLOW – GLioblastoma targeted treatment Option maximisation by WGS

New CPoC grant awarded: GLOW – GLioblastoma targeted treatment Option maximisation by WGS

27-05-2021

Oncode Institute has announced that the 13th grant within the Clinical Proof of Concept programme has been awarded. Oncode Investigator …

Measuring the effects of radiotherapy on cancer may open up avenues for treatment

Measuring the effects of radiotherapy on cancer may open up avenues for treatment

21-05-2021

Radiotherapy works by damaging the DNA of cancer cells. It’s an effective strategy overall, but many cancers have subsets of …

Whole Genome Sequencing for cancer diagnostics clinically validated

Whole Genome Sequencing for cancer diagnostics clinically validated

18-05-2021

Scientific research has demonstrated that Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS) is at least as reliable as routine diagnostic procedures. Clinical Molecular …

In the media: Genomeweb: Partial reimbursement for comprehensive DNA test in the Netherlands

In the media: Genomeweb: Partial reimbursement for comprehensive DNA test in the Netherlands

09-04-2021

This week, Genomeweb’s Precision Oncology News brought the news that the Dutch House of Representatives has recently unanimously decided to …

Dutch House of Representatives votes for action of the Minister for arranging (provisional) reimbursement for whole genome sequencing-based DNA testing for most urgent groups of cancer patients

Dutch House of Representatives votes for action of the Minister for arranging (provisional) reimbursement for whole genome sequencing-based DNA testing for most urgent groups of cancer patients

25-02-2021

On February 25 2021, the Dutch House of Representatives adopted a motion approving reimbursement on a provisional basis of a …

Antoni van Leeuwenhoek hospital brings comprehensive DNA test closer for all cancer patients

Antoni van Leeuwenhoek hospital brings comprehensive DNA test closer for all cancer patients

09-02-2021

This year, Antoni van Leeuwenhoek hospital  joined forces with Hartwig Medical Foundation to deploy the most comprehensive DNA test available …

Take a virtual tour of our laboratory: from the biopsy to the patient report

Take a virtual tour of our laboratory: from the biopsy to the patient report

26-01-2021

What happens to your tumor tissue and blood during a comprehensive DNA test? What exactly does all the complex equipment …

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Always an eye for privacy   

Always an eye for privacy   

02-02-2023

While applying for this job, I was asked about my views on rules. Do I prefer to test the limits, …

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The big advantage of having Hartwig Medical Foundation data available in the cloud

The big advantage of having Hartwig Medical Foundation data available in the cloud

10-03-2022

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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Videos

From biopsy to patient report

From biopsy to patient report

10-03-2023

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?

What does Hartwig Medical Foundation do?

10-03-2023

Hartwig Medical Foundation is a unique initiative that makes possible progress in the research of treatment of cancer in the …

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