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Companion Diagnostics

What is it?

companiondiagnostics.org is a virtual meeting place for everybody who is interested in participating companion diagnostics, a specialised area in the emerging field of personalized medicine. The goal of doctors is to decide on the right treatment for every patient. Companion diagnostics are tests that help the doctor to predict the effect of a treatment. These tests have to be developed based on novel technologies and thorough data analysis. This website aims to be the centre for information, education and data collection in the field of companion diagnostics.

How can this help you?

Knowledge and skill development is key for the companiondiagnostics.org community. Participating in this community will help teach you about companion diagnostics. Through training modules, you can grow into a professional in data handling in this field, helping scientists discover the information that is hidden in real data sets. The ultimate goal is to become an expert, a Companion Diagnostics Black Belt, which will open up the possibility of generating income through this website, addressing real data challenges for money. The database on the website also helps you to store, organize and compare complex and large data sets.

How can you contribute?

Adding your information and insights to the companion diagnostics website will enrich the community. Adding data and cases will provide training opportunities and challenges to students and experts. There is still so much to be discovered and so little expertise in this emerging area of companion diagnostics. Educating yourself with the help of this website will make you invaluable for the large group of biologists that are trying to unravel the secrets of diseases, such as cancer and its treatment and life in general.