NAGEN: Proyecto Genoma 1000 Navarra (NAGEN 1000) is an initiative led by the Navarrabiomed biomedical research centre whose purpose is to transfer the use of the cutting-edge whole human genome analysis technology to Navarra’s public health care system. To this end, 1,000 genomes of patients with rare diseases and certain types of cancer in the Navarrese Health Service-Osasunbidea (SNS-O) and of their relatives are being analysed.

The main goal of t project is to improve the health of the Navarrese population by means of the application of the new genomic medicine technologies.

The project’s overall goal is to use the information that is gained from whole genome sequencing as a clinical tool for developing the new genomic medical discipline at the CHN. Consequently, this will result in:

IMPROVING THE CARE OF PATIENTS

Some RD patients might get to know what caused their disease, get diagnosed for the first time and/or discover what treatment could be best for them.

ENCOURAGING RESEARCH

The data generated by this project might help scientists to open new lines of research that might produce more knowledge and lead to a better understanding of the causes of rare diseases in order for more effective prevention and treatment methods to be developed.

DEVELOPING AND INTRODUCING NEW TECHNOLOGIES IN NAVARRE

All of the above will place the Chartered Community of Navarre at the forefront of genomic knowledge at the national and international levels.

The CNAG-CRG contributes to the project through the Sequencing and Bioinformatics Unit and the processes developed will be gradually transferred to the NAGEN Consortium in order for them to be eventually introduced in the Community of Navarre. Moreover, the CNAG-CRG’s Director is a scientific advisor to the project.

More info: https://www.nagen1000navarra.es/en