Optimising next-generation oncology treatments with companion diagnostics

By Kevin Robinson | Published: 23-Jun-2025
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Dr Kevin Robinson (KSR) spoke to Jessica Baumann (JB), Medical Director, Companion Diagnostics and Advanced Assays, Leica Biosystems (pictured), to find out how technologies like multiplexing, spatial profiling and AI are driving this evolution.

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