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22 impactful scientific publications in 2022
In 2022, research groups from all over the world published 22 scientific papers in which data from the Hartwig Medical …

Whole genome sequencing is reliable, has added value, and can be embedded perfectly into everyday pathology diagnostics
Source: website Netherlands Cancer Institute With the rapidly expanding tableau of (increasingly tumor-agnostic) targeted therapies, genome-driven cancer care has become …

In the media: Rarity – Personalised cancer treatment – fact not fiction
Imagine a world in which each person’s cancer is treated with a personalised, targeted medical treatment regimen. A world in …

Complete DNA analysis for young adults with cancer
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
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
A one-time analysis of the entire tumor DNA is almost always sufficient to find all DNA errors that may be …

ASCO 2021: Presentations about whole genome sequencing
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
Oncode Institute has announced that the 13th grant within the Clinical Proof of Concept programme has been awarded. Oncode Investigator …

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

Take a virtual tour of our laboratory: from the biopsy to the patient report
What happens to your tumor tissue and blood during a comprehensive DNA test? What exactly does all the complex equipment …

Patients can benefit from whole genome sequencing for immunotherapy
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
Interim WIDE analysis gives researchers more confidence in a positive outcome. On 21 September 2020, Dr. Kim Monkhorst, who is a …

More and more cancer drugs are only suitable for a small group of patients. However, we are often not capable to find these patients. That is why every patient with metastatic cancer should be genetically screened before starting treatment.