Transform oncology research with Illumina genomic solutions

Unlock deeper cancer biology and insights

From sample to discovery with confidence

Illumina offers a comprehensive portfolio of oncology research workflow solutions designed to help laboratories generate high-quality, reproducible genomic insights across a broad range of cancer research applications. By integrating trusted assays, scalable sequencing platforms, and advanced data analysis, Illumina enables researchers to move efficiently from sample to discovery with confidence.

The Illumina oncology research genomic ecosystem is among the most trusted in the world. Our integrated, sample-to-data solutions reduce workflow complexity while delivering the flexibility and scalability required to support evolving research needs. This unified approach enables consistent, high-quality results that accelerate the discovery and analysis of cancer-related variants.

Portfolio breath and flexibility

The Illumina oncology research next-generation sequencing (NGS) portfolio continues to expand to analyze a wide range of sample types, inputs, and biomarker content within a consistent workflow framework. These capabilities empower oncology researchers to study cancer biology with greater depth, consistency, and confidence.

Targeted to comprehensive

Deliver comprehensive genomic insights with choices ranging from targeted amplicon-based panels optimized for limited input samples to large hybrid-capture panels.

Tissue or liquid biopsy

Enable deeper biological insights and cross-sample analysis with support for both FFPE tissue and liquid biopsy samples offering comparable panel content.

Nucleic acid input options

Address diverse oncology research questions with flexible support for DNA, RNA, cfDNA, and cfRNA inputs.

Rapid workflows for oncology research

The NGS workflow for oncology research applications offers a rapid sample-to-report solution.

Prepare

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Innovative sample preparation

Illumina library prep kits offer future-proof content and flexibility across sample input types and throughput requirements, supporting a wide range of research and applied sequencing needs.

Automation-ready kits enable optimized liquid handling to reduce manual steps, improve consistency, and maximize lab efficiency as demand scales.

Sequence

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Recognized sequencing power

Powered by proven NGS technology and industry-leading SBS chemistry, Illumina sequencing systems provide a trusted foundation for high-performance sequencing across applications and scales.

Our comprehensive portfolio of sequencing platforms delivers scalable solutions designed to adapt as your needs evolve.

Analyze

Reliable data sooner

DRAGEN delivers accurate, comprehensive, and efficient secondary analysis of NGS data across both local and cloud environments.

Connected tertiary analysis leverages extensive knowledge sources to streamline variant interpretation and accelerate insights with fewer touchpoints.

* XLEAP-SBS chemistry is an even faster, higher quality, and more robust version of our proven sequencing by synthesis (SBS) chemistry.