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National study identifies hereditary causes of childhood cancer – for better follow-up and treatment
Follow-up and treatment of children with cancer is significantly improved when inherited genetic causes are also investigated, according to a new Swedish study. The results of the research study involving some 50 researchers and clinicians from across Sweden have been...
Paediatricians in Sweden propose whole genome sequencing as a routine diagnostic test for all childhood cancer patients
The Swedish Paediatric Association’s Section for Paediatric Haematology and Oncology recommends that whole genome sequencing should be a clinical routine at diagnosis for all childhood cancer patients. “For GMS Childhood Cancer, the statement is a...
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...
Whole genome sequencing provides important information for treating children with cancer
Results from the first 117 children to receive whole genome sequencing through the national GMS Childhood Cancer project show that in 90% of cases, genetic changes of clinical significance were found. The extensive work was carried out by more than 30 researchers and...
Genomics-based diagnostics are increasingly used in health care
In 2022, analyses of 6,700 samples with whole genome sequencing and just over 2,500 samples with whole exome sequencing were performed in clinical routine in Sweden. The majority of the analyses were performed for diagnosing patients with rare diseases. Furthermore,...
Collaboration in cloud compute solutions offers new opportunities for precision medicine
Genomic Medicine Sweden launches collaboration with Microsoft in cloud computing, AI and visualisation. The collaboration will enable the vast amount of data generated in precision medicine to be put to the best possible use for patients and research. “It is and...