QuicDNA Project

Amgen staff at the Advancing Healthcare Awards (AHA) Wales 2023.

The quicDNA project, which aims to enhance healthcare in Wales by accelerating lung cancer diagnosis and treatment through innovative liquid biopsy (ctDNA) testing, has already been celebrated for its transformative impact since starting back in March 2023.

Liquid biopsies, less invasive than surgical biopsies, offer early diagnostic genomic analysis, enabling faster treatment initiation. This two-year evaluation involves multiple Welsh Health Boards and key partners, including the All-Wales Medical Genomic Services (AWMGS) and industry partners including Amgen.

The innovative collaborative approach of the project has been recognised by the Welsh Healthcare System, having picked up multiple awards at prestigious healthcare events, including ‘New Ways of Working’ and ‘Overall Winner’ at the Advancing Healthcare Awards (AHA) Wales 2023.

The project's success is bolstered by significant fundraising efforts from patient advocate Craig Maxell, who has raised over £1 million to date - Watch Craig’s incredible story here: