Integrating Genomic and Clinical Data from the 100,000 Genomes Cancer Program Paves the Way for Precision Oncology
In order to establish standardized high-throughput whole-genome sequencing (WGS) for patients with cancer and rare diseases, the UK Government launched the groundbreaking 100,000 Genomes Project within the National Health Service (NHS) in England. This was accomplished through the use of an automated bioinformatics pipeline accredited by the International Organisation for Standardisation. Operating in conjunction with…