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Leveraging Genetic Testing for Enrolling Rare Disease Trials

Worldwide Clinical Trials

Written By: Derek Ansel, MS, CCRA, Executive Director, Therapeutic Strategy Lead, Rare Disease Given that 80% of rare diseases have a genetic etiology, genetic implications should be addressed at the onset of a clinical program to support trial enrollment. One diagnostic example that I discussed in my presentation is autism.

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How Will Ultima Genomics and Genome Insight Make WGS Affordable?

XTalks

The application of whole genome sequencing (WGS) to derive a more complete understanding of cancer has been a central goal of cancer researchers even before the first human genome was decoded in 2003. Ultima Genomics has already partnered with other leading biotech startups.

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Experts prefer whole genome sequencing as viable option to identify & characterize bacteria as concerns of AMR escalate

AuroBlog - Aurous Healthcare Clinical Trials blog

As antimicrobial resistance (AMR) poses a growing threat to global public health, challenging the effectiveness of antibiotics and other antimicrobial drugs, medical experts suggest whole genome sequencing as a viable option to identify and characterize the bacteria, viruses, fungi or parasites, along with their transmission pattern.

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Magazine: Genomic projects exploit scale as clinical applications play catch-up

Pharmaceutical Technology

The last few months have marked the publication of research emerging from projects designed to collect and analyse genomic data on a wider scale than was previously thought possible. The post Magazine: Genomic projects exploit scale as clinical applications play catch-up appeared first on Pharmaceutical Technology.

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What are the key trends in genomics and precision medicine for 2024?

Drug Discovery World

Leading experts in genomics, personalised medicine and drug discovery convened at the Precision Medicine Community Event in London to unveil the latest advancements shaping the future of healthcare. The post What are the key trends in genomics and precision medicine for 2024? appeared first on Drug Discovery World (DDW).

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Eurofins Genomics and Olink partner to advance proteomics research

Drug Discovery World

Eurofins Genomics has adopted Olink technology to advance proteomics research and accelerate its precision medicine programmes. The collaboration is designed to bolster the company’s offerings in the fields of research, population health, and regulated clinical trials. To read this content in full, you need to login.

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Investment fuels AI-driven development of breakthrough genomic medicines

pharmaphorum

David Del Bourgo (CEO and co-founder, Whitelab Genomics) has always been passionate about introducing disruptive, innovative technologies to markets. We founded Whitelab Genomics after realising the potential to use data, data science, and AI in a more systematic way to develop genomic therapies,” Del Bourgo says.

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