Oncology laboratory and Molecular pathology

The Laboratory, led by Dr. Rosell and Dr. Tarón, is located within the University Institute USP Dexeus center and covers an area of 500 m2. Its primary mission is to offer personalized treatments according to the genetic characteristics of the disease, ensuring the quality, speed and accuracy of results allowing for therapy to be tailored to each patient. To achieve this, the laboratory is comprised of technical staff, biologists and pathologists who are highly qualified and specialized in pathology and molecular biology.

We are the first pharmacogenomics laboratory in Spain to receive accreditation from the Entidad Nacional de Acreditación, ENAC, (National Accreditation Body) in the international standard ISO 15189:2007 Medical Laboratories: Particular requirements for quality and competence, for genetic studies in cancer patients via the analysis of specific mutations or the expression of certain genes (see laboratory accreditation nº 750/LE15156).

Each tumor has its own genetic signature. The laboratory offers the possibility of specific molecular diagnosis, with the latest technology in the field of Molecular Biology, such as the determination of changes in the DNA sequence or the expression of critical genes in cancer using highly sensitive techniques such as PCR, real-time PCR and sequencing.

Teamwork between technical staff, biologists and medical oncologists is essential for the smooth running of the Unit, since continuous contact between all personnel allows for optimum screening and validation of the results, always in a clinical setting.

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