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NHS genomics lab launches in London to deliver composite biomarker testing for cancer patients

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First reported on Wednesday 14 October 2026 at 19:01 EDT by Evening Standard·Latest article on Wednesday 14 October 2026 at 19:02 EDT

Summary

A genomics lab that the Evening Standard and The Independent call world-leading launches to improve care for NHS cancer patients, the two outlets reported on Thursday 15 October, the Evening Standard placing it in London. The centre is the first of its kind to deliver a new generation of cancer diagnostics known as composite biomarker testing, according to the Evening Standard, and the new testing combines data about a patient and their tumour with artificial intelligence (AI) to build the fullest picture of a person's cancer, according to both outlets.

Latest: A genomics lab launches in London to improve care for NHS cancer patients, the first of its kind to deliver composite biomarker testing, which combines data about a patient and their tumour with artificial intelligence (AI).

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How it unfolded

  1. Wednesday 14 October