Gurugram, April 17 -- Fortis Healthcare on Tuesday launched the Fortis Institute of Genomic Medicine, aimed at integrating genomic science into patient care across medical specialities.

Backed by Fortis' advanced clinical ecosystem and Agilus Diagnostics' extensive national footprint, the institute will bring together a multidisciplinary team of medical experts, including Molecular Haematology, Oncology, Neurology, Paediatrics, Pathology, Genomic scientists along with bioinformaticians and AI (artificial intelligence) engineers.

Fortis stated that the application of genomic science will aid in early diagnosis and personalised treatment across fields such as oncology, cardiology, and neurology. In oncology, genomic testing is expected to...