The Impact of Next-Generation Sequencing on Cancer Genomics: From Discovery to Clinic

  1. Elaine R. Mardis
  1. The Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, Ohio 43205
  1. Correspondence: elaine.mardis{at}nationwidechildrens.org

Abstract

The application of next-generation sequencing (NGS) technology to the study of cancer genomes has been transformational. Not only has this technology revealed the genetic and epigenetic underpinnings of disease onset and progression, but also has redefined our clinical diagnosis and treatment paradigms. This rapid translation from discovery to clinical platform has occurred in the context of new pharmaceutical paradigms, enabling the use of NGS for the diagnosis and definition of therapeutic vulnerabilities of cancer. This review explores this transformation and identifies cutting-edge applications of NGS that will result in its additional utility in cancer care.

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