GRANT. Sahlgrenska Academy’s Core Facilities leverage a data lake to expedite precision medicine to patients. The new project aims to demonstrate how healthcare in seven regions can hasten the implementation of precision medicine, contributing to more equitable healthcare and bolstering medical research in Sweden.
Recently approved by Vinnova, the four-year project is titled: “System Demonstrator for Nationally Accessible Omics Data for Care, Research, and Innovation.” In collaboration with seven regions and seven universities, the project boasts a total budget of SEK 70 million. It will establish a data lake where information from patients nationwide is continuously inputted, subsequently utilized for more accurate diagnoses and treatment.
“The project, along with the support we receive from the regions, is a crucial step in fundamentally transforming healthcare and enabling precision medicine,” says Per Sikora, Unit Manager at Core Facilities, Senior Engineer at Sahlgrenska University Hospital, and Co-Chair for Informatics and Infrastructure at GMS.
Broad Access to Sequencing
The project operates under the auspices of Genomic Medicine Sweden (GMS). GMS strives to provide broader access to comprehensive genome sequencing for patients throughout Sweden, leading to improved diagnostics, more personalized treatments, and strengthening Swedish research in precision medicine.
“Vinnova’s funding is a strong endorsement of the collaboration between regions and academia, showcasing how our research infrastructure can contribute to creating better conditions for healthcare and patient well-being,” says Elisabet Carlsohn, Head of Core Facilities.
By continuously inputting patient data into a data lake, currently in the process of server setup, these regions will have equal access to the same data. This not only means patients can receive more accurate diagnoses and treatment plans, but healthcare will also be equitable regardless of one’s location in the country. fter the interview, the project was also awarded a grant of SEK 12 million from SweLife, with the intention of improving collaborations with authorities, industry, and research.
BY: AMELIE KARLSSON
