Category Archives: Pharmacogenomics

VarSeq PGx: Flexible import of array and NGS data

         February 13, 2025
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Next-generation sequencing (NGS) embodies the process of elucidating the signal from the noise. Given the genetic data of a patient, ranging from a targeted gene panel to a whole genome, a healthcare provider’s onus is to glean as much actionable information from the detected variants. As the field of NGS has grown and improved, the scope of available genomic markers… Read more »

Are these meds safe for me? Assessing drug safety risk with VSPGx

         February 6, 2025
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When prescribing medications, it is important that healthcare providers be aware of any potential risks a drug may pose to a patient. Pharmacogenomics (PGx) is the field of study that informs how a person’s genetic makeup affects their response to medications.  This field is an important part of precision medicine and tools like VarSeq PGx (VSPGx) enable clinicians to use… Read more »