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Polygenic Risk Score could improve risk prediction in familial breast cancer
2023-08-23
A new publication shows that a Polygenic Risk Score could improve risk prediction and influence clinical decision-making in familial breast cancer. Clinical Genomics Uppsala contributed with assay development, laboratory work and bioinformatic analysis.
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Development of long-read sequencing for diagnosis of DNA repeat expansion disorders
2023-04-06
In a joint technology development project (TDP) funded by SciLifeLab, Clinical Genomics Uppsala and the National Genomics Infrastructure (NGI) develop targeted long-read sequencing towards clinical practice.
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New NGS-based method results in more accurate detection of clonal rearrangements in acute lymphoblastic leukemia
2023-01-17
Clinical Genomics Uppsala has benchmarked the next-generation sequencing based LymphoTrack assay to detect clonal rearrangements in acute lymphoblastic leukemia against conventional methods. The assay has now been implemented in clinical routine, enabling detection of more potentially relevant clones to monitor during minimal measurable disease follow-up.
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New leaders of the hematology work package at Clinical Genomics Uppsala
2022-12-05
Tatjana Pandzic and Peter Hollander have been appointed as leaders of the hematology work package at Clinical Genomics Uppsala (CGU). The joint leadership will strengthen the work in hematopathology at CGU.
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Microbiology is a new focus area for Clinical Genomics Uppsala
2022-10-24
Clinical Genomics Uppsala has strengthened its focus on infectious diseases by establishing a new work package for microbiology in collaboration with Uppsala University Hospital. The initial projects focus on development of improved methods for SARS-CoV-2 diagnostics and monitoring.
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Clinical Genomics Uppsala supports benchmarking of novel method for ultrasensitive detection of cancer
2022-08-29
Clinical Genomics Uppsala has been involved in a project aiming at validating the so-called superRCA method for ultrasensitive mutation detection for clinical use. The work has now been published in Nature Communications.
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Ulf Gyllensten new director of Clinical Genomics Uppsala
2022-05-19
Since April 2022, Ulf Gyllensten is the director of Clinical Genomics Uppsala (CGU). His strong translational research profile and extensive experience from different roles at SciLifeLab will be highly valuable for CGU.
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Clinical Genomics Uppsala receives SweLife grant for implementation of ultrasensitive mutation detection method
2022-04-08
Clinical Genomics Uppsala receives a grant from Swelife and Medtech4Health – Collaboration project for better health together with Rarity Bioscience, Uppsala University and Karolinska Institutet. The aim of the project is to implement the ultrasensitive mutation detection method, SuperRCA, for precision diagnostics and detection of relapse in acute myeloid leukemia and myelodysplastic syndrome.
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Clinical Genomics Uppsala accelerates development of clinical long-read sequencing applications
2022-04-04
Clinical Genomics Uppsala has recently recruited Ida Höijer to advance the development of clinical applications of long-read sequencing. Ida performed her PhD studies on long-read technologies, and has been invited to present her work at ESHG and at Harvard Medical School.
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Validation of comprehensive genome sequencing as a diagnostic test in acute leukemias
2022-03-17
The Clinical Genomics platform and Genomic Medicine Sweden has published a study protocol describing an ongoing national study aiming to assess whether whole-genome and whole-transcriptome sequencing can replace current diagnostic methods in acute leukemias.
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Webinar: Unleashing the Power of Single-Cell Multi-Modal Analysis to Advance Precision Medicine
2022-03-02
Please join Clinical Genomics Uppsala and Mission Bio for a webinar highlighting the key advantages of multi-omics single-cell technology on Thursday, March 17 at 10:00-11:00.
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Clinical Genomics Uppsala contributes to development of gene panels for hereditary disorders
2022-01-11
The Clinical Genetics department at Uppsala University Hospital now offers several new gene panels for diagnostics of hereditary disorders. The gene panels were developed in collaboration with Clinical Genomics Uppsala.
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Clinical Genomics Uppsala contributes to new innovation for sensitive mutation detection
2021-12-20
A new technology for sensitive detection of mutations is the innovation behind the company Rarity Bioscience. Clinical Genomics Uppsala has contributed by evaluating the clinical potential of the method.
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Precision diagnostics at Clinical Genomics Uppsala
2021-11-12
Genomic Medicine Sweden (GMS) recently received funding for continued introduction of precision medicine into Swedish healthcare. Clinical Genomics Uppsala is the hub of the initiative in Uppsala.
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Co-occurrence of loss of Y and clonal hematopoiesis in ageing men
2021-11-04
A study published in Leukemia has revealed that loss of chromosome Y and clonal hematopoiesis often co-occur in ageing men. Clinical Genomics Uppsala performed gene panel sequencing and analysis of sequence data.
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The Clinical Genomics platform receives funding for establishing laboratory preparedness for pandemics
2021-06-01
The Clinical Genomics platform, in collaboration with Genomic Medicine Sweden, the National Pandemic Center and the National Genomics Infrastructure, has received 8 MSEK in the SciLifeLab call for laboratory preparedness for pandemics.
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Clinical Genomics Uppsala contributes to articles about precision medicine
2021-05-17
Members from the Clinical Genomics Uppsala and Genomic Medicine Center Uppsala teams are co-authors on several articles in a special issue about precision medicine in Läkartidningen.
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Clinical Genomics Uppsala receives ALF funds for strengthening precision medicine research
2021-05-11
Lucia Cavelier and collaborators have been granted 1.9 MSEK ALF funds for IT solutions and further development of large-scale sequencing at Clinical Genomics Uppsala.
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Clinical Genomics Uppsala and Mission Bio joint webinar
2021-02-23
Please join us for a webinar about the Mission Bio Tapestri Platform on Wednesday, March 10 at 10:00-11:00.
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Mission Bio Tapestri Platform at Clinical Genomics Uppsala
2021-01-27
Clinical Genomics Uppsala will soon expand its service repertoire with single cell analyses using the Tapestri Platform from Mission Bio.
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Non-invasive prenatal testing set up in-house at Clinical Genetics
2021-01-26
Clinical Genomics Uppsala has developed a visualization tool to support interpretation of chromosomal abnormalities using non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT).
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Tobias Stiftelsen grants funding to research on myelodysplatic syndrome
2020-10-21
A research project for early detection of relapse in patients with myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) has been granted 10 million SEK by the Tobias Stiftelsen. The genetic analyses are carried out at Clinical Genomics Uppsala.
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Precision medicine at Clinical Genetics highlighted in latest issue of Ronden
2020-10-21
With a focus on Uppsala University Hospital’s laboratory, the latest issue of the staff magazine Ronden highlights the continuing growth of precision medicine.
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Clonal hematopoiesis study reveals clinical significance in lymphoma patients
2020-09-23
2020-09-23
A study investigating the prevalence and significance of clonal hematopoiesis of indeterminate potential (CHIP) and involving several members of Clinical Genomics Uppsala (CGU) was published in the American Journal of Hematology. -
A new clinical study for precision medicine in cancer is initiated at Genomic Medicine Sweden
2020-09-09
2020-09-03
A new collaboration between MEGALiT (A MolEcularly Guided Anti-Cancer Drug Off-Label Trial) and Genomic Medicine Sweden (GMS) aims to implement precision medicine on a national level by combining precision diagnostics and treatment. -
Targeted RNA sequencing suitable for leukemia detection in clinical routine
2020-08-20
2020-07-29
A study performed at Clinical Genomics Uppsala (CGU) using an NGS-based method for gene fusion detection in hematological malignancies has been published in BMC Medical Genomics. -
Collaboration with Illumina to develop new diagnostics for acute leukemia
2020-07-29
2020-05-28
In a new collaborative study between Illumina and Genomic Medicine Sweden (GMS), whole-genome and RNA sequencing will be evaluated as primary diagnostic methods for acute leukemia patients in Sweden. The aims of the study are to simplify the diagnostics pipeline, as well as being able to offer better follow-up of the patients.
Last modified: 2023-08-23