WHAT IS ForeSENTIA?

ForeSENTIA is a tumor profiling genetic test that can identify a spectrum of genetic alterations and genomic biomarkers, such as Microsatellite Instability (MSI) and Tumor Mutational Burden (TMB).

The information provided by ForeSENTIA can offer guidance on treatment decisions, prognostic value, and improved clinical management through precision medicine and targeted therapies.


ForeSENTIA CHARACTERISTICS

  • Option to test for clinically actionable genetic alterations, and immunotherapy biomarkers MSI and TMB in a single test
  • Testing of thoroughly selected genetic alterations and biomarkers:
    • Genes recommended by NCCN guidelines for solid tumors
    • Genes that currently serve as selection criteria in active clinical trials
    • Tumor-agnostic biomarkers
  • Guidance on available targeted therapies, including immunotherapies. Tailored therapies can reduce the risk of ineffective therapy and adverse side effects, and avoid a 'one-size-fits-all' approach.
ForeSENTIA CASE STUDIES

A 68-year-old male was diagnosed with lung adenocarcinoma

ForeSENTIA Lung (NSCLC) tumor profile panel identified:

  • 5 genetic alterations in KRAS, STK11 and ATM genes

Based on these findings, the patient was eligible for:

  • The FDA-approved drug sotorasib

In addition, the results are associated with:

  • A total of 59 clinical trials associated with the KRAS genetic alteration
  • 38 clinical trials associated with the STK11 and ATM genetic alterations

The results also demonstrated that the co-occurring of STK11 and KRAS genetic alterations will suppress the efficacy of PD-1/PD-L1 immunotherapy​ inhibitors.​

A 67-year-old female was diagnosed with stage III colorectal cancer

Pan-Cancer Plus identified MSI-high status, as well as a TMB score of 12 mut/Mb. These results are associated with:

  • 3 FDA/EMA approved immunotherapy drugs, including pembrolizumab, for colorectal cancer
  • Over 90 related clinical trials

In addition, ForeSENTIA results led to:

  • Identification of 7 genetic alterations in BRCA2, CTNNB1, RET, IDH2 and other genes

Based on these findings, the patient was eligibile for a total of:

  • 6 off-labeled drugs, including olaparib and selpercatinib
  • 11 clinical trials

The identification of the BRCA2 genetic alteration, which is of potential germline origin, can provide useful information and improved clinical management for the patient's relatives.

ForeSENTIA PANELS

The ForeSENTIA panels screen for clinically actionable genetic alterations or genomic biomarkers which can be associated with approved therapies or are the focus of ongoing clinical trials.


EXTENDED TUMOR PROFILE PANELS

These panels target mutations in an extended number of genes, and include testing for MSI via Next Generation Sequencing (NGS).

  • PAN-CANCER PLUS

    Targets all exonic regions of the genes tested, and includes TMB and MSI assessment via NGS.

    221*

  • PAN-CANCER

    Targets specific regions on the genes tested, and includes MSI assessment via NGS.

    80*

* 1p/19q codeletion is also tested in these panels and reported only in the context of glioma diagnosis.

PAN-CANCER PLUS PANEL

Description

The ForeSENTIA Pan-Cancer Plus panel tests for all exonic regions in an extended number of genes and includes immunotherapy biomarkers MSI and TMB assessment via Next Generation Sequencing. Identifying the genetic alterations and genomic biomarkers that have led to cancer development can empower the healthcare provider with clinically actionable and therapeutic information and allow them to tailor medical treatment to each tumor’s unique characteristics.

Who is this test for?

Any patient diagnosed with cancer can have tumor profile testing with the ForeSENTIA Pan-Cancer Plus panel to help identify the specific genetic alterations and genomic biomarkers that are associated with their tumor.

Number Of Genes Tested

221*

Sample: Unstained sections from tumor biopsy sample

Turnaround time: 2-3 Weeks

Genes Tested

The table below shows the genes tested by the ForeSENTIA Pan-Cancer Plus panel​, and whether the genes examined are tested for Single Nucleotide Variants, Insertions and Deletions, Copy Number Alterations, Rearrangements​ or a combination of variants.

ForeSENTIA Pan-Cancer Plus Panel

Single Nucleotide Variants / Insertions and Deletions Copy Number Alterations​ Rearrangements​
ABL1, ABL2, AKT1, AKT2, ALK, ANKRD26, APC, AR, ARAF, ASXL1, ATM, ATRX, B2M, BAP1, BARD1, BCL2, BCL6, BCOR, BCORL1, BMPR1A, BRAF, BRCA1, BRCA2, BRIP1, CALR, CBFB, CBL, CBLB, CBLC, CCND1, CCND2, CCND3, CCNE1, CD274, CD74, CDC25C, CDH1, CDK12, CDK4, CDK6, CDKN2A, CEBPA, CHEK2, CIC, CSF1R, CSF3R, CTLA4, CTNNB1, CUX1, CXCR4, DCK, DDR2, DDX41, DEK, DHX15, DICER1, DNMT3A, DUSP22, EGFR, EIF1AX, EPCAM, ERBB2, ERBB3, ERBB4, ERCC4, ERG, ESR1, ETNK1, ETV1, ETV4, ETV6, EWSR1, EZH2, FANCA, FBXW7, FGF13, FGF19, FGF2, FGF3, FGFR1, FGFR2, FGFR3, FGFR4, FLT1, FLT3, FLT4, FOXA1, FOXL2, FOXO1, FRS2, FUBP1, GATA1, GATA2, GATA3, GNA11, GNAQ, GNAS, H3F3A, HDAC2, HOXB13, HRAS, IDH1, IDH2, IKZF1, IL3, INHA, INSRR, IRF4, JAK1, JAK2, JAK3, KDM6A, KDR, KEAP1, KIT, KMT2A, KMT2C, KMT2D, KRAS, LUC7L2, MALT1, MAP2K1, MAP2K2, MAP3K1, MDM2, MECOM, MET, MLH1, MLLT3, MPL, MRE11, MSH2, MSH6, MTOR, MUTYH, MYC, MYCN, MYD88, MYH11, MYOD1, NBN, NCOA3, NF1, NF2, NFE2L2, NOTCH1, NPM1, NRAS, NRG1, NTRK1, NUP214, NUTM1, PALB2, PARP1, PBX1, PDCD1, PDCD1LG2, PDGFRA, PDGFRB, PGR, PHF6, PIK3CA, PIK3CB, PIK3R1, PML, PMS2, POLD1, POLE, PPM1D, PPP2R1A, PTCH1, PTEN, PTPN11, RAD21, RAD51C, RAD51D, RAF1, RARA, RB1, RBBP6, RET, RNF43, RPS14, RUNX1, RUNX1T1, SETBP1, SF3B1, SH2B3, SLC29A1, SMAD4, SMARCA4, SMARCB1, SMC1A, SMC3, SMO, SOX10, SPOP, SRSF2, STAG2, STAT3, STAT5B, STK11, SUZ12, TCF3, TCL1A, TERT, TET2, TMPRSS2, TP53, TSC1, TSC2, U2AF1, VEGFA, VHL, WT1, XPO1, ZRSR2 1p/q19 codeletion, AKT1, ALK, AR, ATM, BRAF, BRCA1, BRCA2, CCND1, CD274, CDK4, CDKN2A, CHEK2, EGFR, ERBB2, ERBB3, ESR1, FGFR1, FGFR2, FGFR3, JAK2, KIT, KRAS, MDM2, MET, MYC, MYCN, NCOA3, NRAS, NRG1, PDGFRA, PDGFRB, PIK3CA​, PIK3CB, PTEN, RAF1, RB1, RET, SMAD4, TERT, TP53​ ALK, BRAF, CD74, FGFR1, FGFR2, FGFR3, NTRK1, NTRK2, NTRK3, NUTM1, PDGFRA, RET, ROS1, TMPRSS2

Testing for Microsatellite Instability (MSI) and Tumor Mutational Burder (TMB) is included in the Pan-Cancer Plus panel.

PAN-CANCER PANEL​

Description

The ForeSENTIA Pan-Cancer panel tests for an extended number of genes and includes immunotherapy biomarker MSI assessment via Next Generation Sequencing. Identifying the genetic alterations and genomic biomarkers that have led to cancer development can empower the healthcare provider with clinically actionable and therapeutic information and allow them to tailor medical treatment to each tumor’s unique characteristics.

Who is this test for?

Any patient diagnosed with cancer can have tumor profile testing with the ForeSENTIA pan-cancer panel to help identify the specific genetic alterations that are associated with their tumor.

Number Of Genes Tested

80*

Sample: Unstained sections from tumor biopsy sample

Turnaround time: 2-3 Weeks

Genes Tested

The table below shows the genes tested by the ForeSENTIA pan-cancer tumor profile panel, and whether the genes examined are tested for Single Nucleotide Variants, Insertions and Deletions, Copy Number Alterations, Rearrangements​ or a combination of variants.

ForeSENTIA Pan-Cancer Panel​

Single Nucleotide Variants / Insertions and Deletions Copy Number Alterations​ Rearrangements​
AKT1, ALK, APC, AR, ARAF, ATM, ATRX, BARD1, BRAF, BRCA1, BRCA2, BRIP1, CDH1, CHEK2, CIC, CTNNB1, DDR2, DICER1, EGFR, ERBB2, ERBB3, ERBB4, ESR1, FBXW7, FLT3, FOXA1, FOXL2, FUBP1, GATA3, GNA11, GNAQ, GNAS, H3F3A, IDH1, IDH2, JAK2, KEAP1, KIT, KRAS, MAP2K1, MAP3K1, MET, MLH1, MRE11A, MSH2, MSH6, MTOR, NBN, NF1, NPM1, NRAS, NTRK1, PALB2, PDGFRA, PIK3CA, PIK3CB, PMS2, POLE, PTEN, RAD51C, RAD51D, RAF1, RET, RUNX1, SMAD4, SPOP, STK11, TERT, TP53 1p/19q codeletion, AR, CDKN2A, EGFR, ERBB2, ESR1, FGFR1, FGFR2, FGFR3, KIT, KRAS, MET, MYC, MYCN, PIK3CA, PTEN, RB1, TP53 ALK, BRAF, FGFR3, NTRK1, NTRK2, NTRK3, RET, ROS1, TMPRSS2

Testing for Microsatellite Instability (MSI) is included in the Pan-Cancer panel. ​


CANCER-SPECIFIC TUMOR PROFILE PANELS

These panels target specific mutations in several genes and can optionally include MSI assessment via NGS.

  • BREAST / GYNECOLOGICAL

    48

  • COLORECTAL

    34

  • GLIOMA

    22*

  • LUNG (NSCLC)

    36

  • MELANOMA

    22

  • PROSTATE

    36

* 1p/19q codeletion is also tested in these panels and reported only in the context of glioma diagnosis.

BREAST/GYNECOLOGICAL PANEL​

Description

The ForeSENTIA breast/gynecological panel​ tests for numerous genetic alterations that are frequently found in gynecological tumors. Identifying the genetic alterations that have led to cancer development can empower the healthcare provider with clinically actionable and therapeutic information and allow them to tailor medical treatment to each tumor’s unique characteristics.

Who is this test for?

Any patient diagnosed with breast or gynecological cancer can have tumor profile testing with the ForeSENTIA breast/gynecological panel to help identify the specific genetic alterations that are associated with their tumor.

Number Of Genes Tested

48

Sample: Unstained sections from tumor biopsy sample

Turnaround time: 2-3 Weeks

Genes Tested

The table below shows the genes tested by the ForeSENTIA breast/gynecological panel, and whether the genes examined are tested for Single Nucleotide Variants, Insertions and Deletions, Copy Number Alterations, Rearrangements or a combination of variants.

ForeSENTIA Breast/Gynecological Panel​

Single Nucleotide Variants / Insertions and Deletions Copy Number Alterations Rearrangements
AKT1, ATM, BARD1, BRAF, BRCA1, BRCA2, BRIP1, CHEK2, CTNNB1, DICER1, EGFR, ERBB2, ERBB3, ESR1, FBXW7, FOXA1, FOXL2, GATA3, KIT, KRAS, MAP3K1, MLH1, MRE11A, MSH2, MSH6 MTOR, NBN, NRAS, PALB2, PIK3CA, PIK3CB, PMS2, POLE, PTEN, RAD51C, RAD51D, RAF1, RET, RUNX1, SMAD4, TP53 EGFR, ERBB2, ESR1, FGFR1, FGFR2, FGFR3, KRAS, MET, PIK3CA, PTEN, TP53 NTRK1, NTRK2, NTRK3

Microsatellite Instability (MSI) testing can optionally be included to identify patients who would benefit from immunotherapy, and offer prognostic information.

COLORECTAL PANEL

Description

The ForeSENTIA colorectal panel​ tests for numerous genetic alterations that are frequently found in colorectal tumors. Identifying the genetic alterations that have led to cancer development can empower the healthcare provider with clinically actionable and therapeutic information and allow them to tailor medical treatment to each tumor’s unique characteristics.

Who is this test for?

Any patient diagnosed with colorectal cancer can have tumor profile testing with the ForeSENTIA colorectal cancer panel to help identify the specific genetic alterations that are associated with their tumor.

Number Of Genes Tested

34

Sample: Unstained sections from tumor biopsy sample

Turnaround time: 2-3 Weeks

Genes Tested

The table below shows the genes tested by the ForeSENTIA colorectal panel​, and whether the genes examined are tested for Single Nucleotide Variants, Insertions and Deletions, Copy Number Alterations, Rearrangements or a combination of variants.

ForeSENTIA Colorectal Panel

Single Nucleotide Variants / Insertions and Deletions Copy Number Alterations Rearrangements
AKT1, APC, ATM, BRAF, BRCA1, BRCA2, CTNNB1, EGFR, ERBB2, FBXW7, GNAS, KRAS, MLH1, MSH2, MSH6, MTOR, NRAS, NTRK1, PALB2, PDGFRA, PIK3CA, PIK3CB, PMS2, POLE, PTEN, RAF1, SMAD4, TP53 EGFR, ERBB2, FGFR1, FGFR2, FGFR3, KRAS, MET, TP53 NTRK1, NTRK2, NTRK3

Microsatellite Instability (MSI) testing can optionally be included to identify patients who would benefit from immunotherapy, and offer prognostic information.

LUNG (NSCLC) PANEL​

Description

The ForeSENTIA lung (NSCLC) panel tests for numerous genetic alterations that are frequently found in lung (Non Small Cell Lung Cancers – NSCLC) tumors. Identifying the genetic alterations that have led to cancer development can empower the healthcare provider with clinically actionable and therapeutic information and allow them to tailor medical treatment to each tumor’s unique characteristics.

Who is this test for?

Any patient diagnosed with lung (NSCLC) cancer can have tumor profile testing with the ForeSENTIA lung (NSCLC) panel to help identify the specific genetic alterations that are associated with their tumor.

Number Of Genes Tested

36

Sample: Unstained sections from tumor biopsy sample

Turnaround time: 2-3 Weeks

Genes Tested

The table below shows the genes tested by the ForeSENTIA lung (NSCLC) panel, and whether the genes examined are tested for Single Nucleotide Variants, Insertions and Deletions, Copy Number Alterations, Rearrangements or a combination of variants.

ForeSENTIA Lung (NSCLC) Panel

Single Nucleotide Variants / Insertions and Deletions Copy Number Alterations Rearrangements
AKT1, ALK, APC, ARAF, ATM, BRAF, BRCA2, CTNNB1, DDR2, EGFR, ERBB2, ERBB3, ERBB4, FBXW7, JAK2, KEAP1, KRAS, MAP2K1, MET, NRAS, PDGFRA, PIK3CA, POLE, PTEN, RAF1, SMAD4, STK11, TP53 EGFR, ERBB2, FGFR1, FGFR2, FGFR3, MET, PIK3CA, PTEN, TP53 ALK, FGFR3, NTRK1, NTRK2, NTRK3, RET, ROS1

Microsatellite Instability (MSI) testing can optionally be included to identify patients who would benefit from immunotherapy, and offer prognostic information.

MELANOMA PANEL

Description

The ForeSENTIA melanoma panel tests for numerous genetic alterations that are frequently found in melanomas. Identifying the genetic alterations that have led to cancer development can empower the healthcare provider with clinically actionable and therapeutic information and allow them to tailor medical treatment to each tumor’s unique characteristics.

Who is this test for?

Any patient diagnosed with melanoma cancer can have tumor profile testing with the ForeSENTIA melanoma panel to help identify the specific genetic alterations that are associated with their tumor.

Number Of Genes Tested

22

Sample: Unstained sections from tumor biopsy sample

Turnaround time: 2-3 Weeks

Genes Tested

The table below shows the genes tested by the ForeSENTIA melanoma panel, and whether the genes examined are tested for Single Nucleotide Variants, Insertions and Deletions, Copy Number Alterations, Rearrangements or a combination of variants.

ForeSENTIA Melanoma Panel

Single Nucleotide Variants / Insertions and Deletions Copy Number Alterations Rearrangements
AKT1, BRAF, CTNNB1, ERBB2, GNA11, GNAQ, KIT, KRAS, MAP2K1, NF1, NRAS, PIK3CA, POLE, PTEN, TP53 ERBB2, KIT, KRAS, MYC, TP53 ALK, BRAF, NTRK1, NTRK2, NTRK3, RET, ROS1

Microsatellite Instability (MSI) testing can optionally be included to identify patients who would benefit from immunotherapy, and offer prognostic information.

PROSTATE PANEL

Description

The ForeSENTIA prostate panel​ tests for numerous genetic alterations that are frequently found in prostate tumors. Identifying the genetic alterations that have led to cancer development can empower the healthcare provider with clinically actionable and therapeutic information and allow them to tailor medical treatment to each tumor’s unique characteristics.

Who is this test for?

Any patient diagnosed with prostate cancer can have tumor profile testing with the ForeSENTIA prostate panel to help identify the specific genetic alterations that are associated with their tumor.

Number Of Genes Tested

36

Sample: Unstained sections from tumor biopsy sample

Turnaround time: 2-3 Weeks

Genes Tested

The table below shows the genes tested by the ForeSENTIA prostate panel, and whether the genes examined are tested for Single Nucleotide Variants, Insertions and Deletions, Copy Number Alterations, Rearrangements or a combination of variants.

ForeSENTIA Prostate Panel

Single Nucleotide Variants / Insertions and Deletions Copy Number Alterations Rearrangements
AKT1, APC, AR, ATM, BARD1, BRAF, BRCA1, BRCA2, CTNNB1, CHEK2, FOXA1, MLH1, MSH2, MSH6, NRAS, PALB2, PIK3CA, PIK3CB, PMS2, POLE, PTEN, RAD51C, RAD51D, SPOP, TP53 AR, ERBB2, FGFR1, FGFR2, FGFR3, MYC, MYCN, PIK3CA, PTEN, RB1, TP53 NTRK1, NTRK2, NTRK3, TMPRSS2

Microsatellite Instability (MSI) testing can optionally be included to identify patients who would benefit from immunotherapy, and offer prognostic information.

GLIOMA PANEL

Description

The ForeSENTIA glioma panel tests for numerous genetic alterations that are frequently found in gliomas. Identifying the genetic alterations that have led to cancer development can empower the healthcare provider with clinically actionable and therapeutic information and allow them to tailor medical treatment to each tumor’s unique characteristics.

Who is this test for?

Any patient diagnosed with glioma cancer can have tumor profile testing with the ForeSENTIA glioma panel to help identify the specific genetic alterations that are associated with their tumor.

Number Of Genes Tested

22*

Sample: Unstained sections from tumor biopsy sample

Turnaround time: 2-3 Weeks

Genes Tested

The table below shows the genes tested by the ForeSENTIA glioma panel, and whether the genes examined are tested for Single Nucleotide Variants, Insertions and Deletions, Copy Number Alterations, Rearrangements or a combination of variants.

ForeSENTIA Glioma Panel

Single Nucleotide Variants / Insertions and Deletions Copy Number Alterations Rearrangements
ATRX, BRAF, CIC, CTNNB1, EGFR, FUBP1, H3F3A, IDH1, IDH2, NF1, POLE, TERT, TP53 1p/19q codeletion, CDKN2A, EGFR, MET, MYC, MYCN, PTEN BRAF, FGFR3, NTRK1, NTRK2, NTRK3

Microsatellite Instability (MSI) testing can optionally be included to identify patients who would benefit from immunotherapy, and offer prognostic information.


GENE-FOCUSED PANELS

These panels target specific mutations in one or two genes.

ForeSENTIA TESTS FOR:


Genetic Alterations

Genetic alterations include Single Nucleotide Variants (SNVs), Insertions & Deletions (INDELs), Copy Number Alterations (CNAs) and Rearrangements.

They can drive tumor development in multiple types of cancer, and can be responsible for therapy resistance and cancer relapse.

Applicable for

Gene Targeted Therapies

MSI Biomarker

MSI is caused by defects in the DNA mismatch repair mechanisms, resulting in the accumulation of short repeated DNA sequences known as microsatellites, which cause genetic hypermutability.

MSI can offer prognostic and therapeutic value for patients with different types of solid tumors, including but not limited to: colorectal, endometrial, gastric, prostate and bladder cancer.

Applicable for

Immunotherapy

TMB Biomarker

TMB indicates the total number of somatic mutations found in a tumor per megabase.

Pan-Cancer Plus provides > 1Mb of genomic coverage for accurate TMB scoring. Evidence suggests that TMB can offer prognostic value for patients with solid tumors, including rare types, as well as therapeutic opportunities for TMB-high patients in a tumor-agnostic manner

Applicable for

Immunotherapy

Both MSI and TMB are genomic biomarkers that identify patients eligible for immunotherapy treatment. Although some correlation exists between the two, MSI and TMB scores are not always associated. Results for each biomarker depend on the tumor type and the underlying mechanisms and pathways involved.

Pan-Cancer Plus can assess both genomic biomarkers and provide an informative interpretation of the results, indicating the applicable approved therapies and clinical trials related to immunotherapy.


genetic alterations genomic biomarkers tested per tumor profile panel

ROBUST AND ACCURATE RESULTS

Targeted Technology

ForeSENTIA is based on a novel, target capture enrichment technology that has been validated for its accuracy and precision

Novel Bioinformatic Analysis

Multi-engine analysis incorporating innovative bioinformatic pipelines analyze the sequencing data produced. These enable accurate detection of different types of genetic alterations, even at low levels, as well as of genomic biomarkers.

High Read Depth

Specifically designed analytical methods to ensure high read depth, raising the sensitivity and specificity of the test.

WHAT WILL THE REPORT TELL ME?

The ForeSENTIA report will empower you to take informed and accurate decisions on the best clinical management of your patient. The information provided can guide you to currently approved therapies and ongoing clinical trials that are most applicable for your patient's tumor profile results


HOW TO ADMINISTER ForeSENTIA?

  • RECOMMEND ForeSENTIA TO YOUR PATIENT
  • LET THE HISTOPATHOLOGY LAB KNOW THAT ADDITIONAL TESTING WILL BE REQUIRED ON THE TISSUE BIOPSY SAMPLE
  • THE HISTOPATHOLOGY LAB WILL SEND THE TUMOR SECTIONS TO NIPD Genetics
  • THE SAMPLE WILL BE ANALYZED IN OUR LABORATORY
  • THE RESULTS WILL BE SENT TO YOU IN 2-3 WEEKS

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We may retain collected information even after you remove it from the website, our Services, or our Products, to comply with applicable law, to resolve disputes, to enforce any rights in connection with the website, our Services, or our Products, and to use as provided in this Privacy Policy, the Terms of Use, or an applicable contract between us and you or your organization. How long we retain specific personal information varies depending on the purpose for its use and we may delete or retain your personal information in accordance with applicable law.

SERVICE PROVIDERS

We may employ third party companies and individuals to facilitate, maintain or operate our websites (“Service Providers”), to provide the websites on our behalf, to perform service-related services or to assist us in analyzing how our websites are used.

These third parties have access to your Personal Data only to perform these tasks on our behalf and are obligated not to disclose or use it for any other purpose.

LINKS TO OTHER SITES

Our websites may contain links to other sites that are not operated by us. If you click on a third-party link, you will be directed to that third party's site. We strongly advise you to review the Privacy Policy of every site you visit.

We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies or practices of any third-party sites or services.

CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page.

We will let you know via email and/or a prominent notice on our website, prior to the change becoming effective and update the “effective date” at the bottom of this Privacy Policy.

You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.

YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS

NIPD Genetics ensures that it can respond immediately to requests that you make for the exercise of your legal rights in accordance with data protection laws. These rights are as follows:

You also have the right to lodge a complaint at any time to the Office of the Commissioner for Personal Data Protection.

We encourage you to contact us, should you wish to practice any of your legal rights or you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, by sending an email to NIPD Genetics’ Data Protection Officer at dpo@nipd.com.

Effective date: 18/06/2021

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