Genomic Medicine Sweden awarded SEK 30 million for national and international data sharing for precision medicine
The Swedish Innovation Agency Vinnova has decided to fund the further development and implementation of the National Genomics Platform so that data generated in healthcare can be put to the greatest possible use. For healthcare, research and innovation. “This is...
Mutation in lung cancer patients linked to increased risk of brain metastases
A population-based study of 6,000 lung cancer patients shows that patients with the KRAS G12C mutation have a high risk of brain metastases. Surprisingly this is not linked to worse survival. The study was conducted by researchers affiliated with Genomic Medicine...
Using whole-genome sequencing in the diagnostics of acute lymphoblastic leukemia in children
A new Swedish study shows that whole genome sequencing can detect clinically relevant genomic abnormalities in acute lymphoblastic leukemia, ALL, and has great potential to be implemented in the diagnostic setting. The study, conducted by researchers within the GMS...