Gaining Disease Insight by Leveraging the Genomic Laboratory – MedPark Hospital

Key highlights from the launch of the Genomic Laboratory at MedPark Hospital. A significant stride forward in personalized patient care. At certain stages of treatment, “timeliness” is as critical as accuracy. Waiting just a few weeks for test results can significantly influence treatment decisions and outcomes. Genomic medicine, therefore, transcends Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) technology. It enables faster diagnosis and creates opportunities for timely disease prevention, strategic planning, and more effective treatment. These reflect MedPark Hospital’s core mission to advance personalized treatment through Precision Medicine, an approach that tailors care for each patient based on genetic information. Guided by this vision, MedPark Hospital officially launched its Genomic Laboratory on Friday, 30 January 2026, at The Forum, marking a significant step beyond conventional care toward truly patient-centered treatment. From Sequencing to Clinical Care Dr. Prasit Powthongkum, an internist specializing in medical genetics, stated, “The laboratory standard ensures that the data generated are of high quality and that the analytical results are accurate. However, interpretation remains essential, with the inclusion of additional clinical information in patient care. This process depends on close collaboration among doctors and a multidisciplinary team to parse the data into appropriate treatment plans.” The concept of “from the
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