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 …

Accreditation renewed

Accreditation renewed

04-01-2021

In October 2020, we received formal notification of the renewal of our accreditation of ISO17025: 2005 into the 2017 version. We …

Patients can benefit from whole genome sequencing for immunotherapy

Patients can benefit from whole genome sequencing for immunotherapy

01-10-2020

Immunotherapy is an effective treatment for many people with cancer. The number of abnormalities in the DNA of the tumor in …

Whole Genome Sequencing feasible in clinical practice

Whole Genome Sequencing feasible in clinical practice

20-09-2020

Interim WIDE analysis gives researchers more confidence in a positive outcome. On 21 September 2020, Dr. Kim Monkhorst, who is a …

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Expansion of the Hartwig Client Portal: registration becomes easier, safer, and smarter

Expansion of the Hartwig Client Portal: registration becomes easier, safer, and smarter

07-08-2026

The expansion of the Hartwig Client Portal marks another important step in further digitizing the collaboration between Hartwig Medical Foundation …

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DataNexus connects clinical and genomic data

DataNexus connects clinical and genomic data

12-05-2026

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?

How do you analyze 8,000 Tumor/Normal genomes in under two months?

06-03-2026

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

Listening, connecting, and building bridges to make more impact for patients with cancer

19-01-2026

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 

Medicines Policy must be based on real world data 

15-08-2025

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?

Cancer, a rare disease?

28-02-2025

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

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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