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Illumina next-generation sequencing (NGS) and microarray technologies represent the gold standard in quality worldwide—and account for ~90% of the world’s sequencing data.* Innovative, intuitive, and completely integrated, our sample-to-data solutions empower your lab to keep ahead of the curve in the rapidly evolving genomics revolution. So you’ll be better able to perform the world-class research you strive for—with the goal of uncovering new insights into the biology of cancer that can lead to meaningful advances in personalized medicine.
Our comprehensive product offerings support multiple cancer research applications, including studies of DNA, RNA, epigenetics, and more. Our range of sequencers can be scaled to meet your needs—from powerful, yet personal, desktop models to versatile, high-throughput systems. With intuitive data analysis and management capabilities and unsurpassed customer support, we can deliver the answers you seek—quickly, accurately, and cost-effectively.
Explore genomics-based approaches to investigating cancer using NGS and microarrays.
NGS methods enable cancer researchers to perform whole-genome studies, targeted gene profiling, tumor-normal comparisons, and more. NGS also offers the sensitivity to detect rare somatic variants, tumor subclones, and circulating DNA fragments.
Immuno-oncology is an emerging field that has taken great strides in the fight against cancer, bolstered by a refined understanding of how tumors evade the natural immune response. Research into the mechanisms tumors use to inhibit the immune response have led to promising therapeutic targets.
Changes in gene activation or gene silencing can impact the rate of cancer progression. Studying the epigenetic changes that influence gene expression can provide insight into important tumorigenic pathways.
Genomic instability and chromosomal abnormalities are common features of cancer. Understanding these structural aberrations can inform studies of cancer etiology.
Illumina offers various NGS and microarray products and services to support cancer genomics research.
Learn more about Illumina technology and how it is being used in cancer research. Access publications, videos, webinars, and other educational resources.
The MiniSeq System delivers cost-efficient, reliable sequencing for low-throughput cancer research labs. Targeted sequencing on the MiniSeq System enables accurate identification of variants and gene fusions, with streamlined sample-to-results workflow and onboard data analysis.
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Learn the numerous ways that genomic technologies can be applied to tumor biology.
An overview of recent cancer research publications featuring Illumina technology.
Dr. Getz from Massachusetts General Hospital compares sequencing results from FFPE and fresh-frozen tumor samples.
A Garvan Institute sarcoma study identifies rare cancer-associated variants in the germline with the HiSeq 2500 System.
*Data on file based on a 2013 study.