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The Pathologist / Issues / 2026 / April / Lung Cancers Hidden Layers
Oncology Genetics and epigenetics Omics Liquid biopsy

Lung Cancer’s Hidden Layers

Study shows that tumor complexity can limit biopsy-based diagnosis

04/22/2026 News 2 min read
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Top Institutions in Thoracic Oncology and Molecular Pathology

Leading institutions in thoracic oncology and molecular pathology utilize advanced spatial multi-omics techniques, including spatial whole-exome sequencing, spatial transcriptomics, and single-nucleus RNA sequencing, combined with clinical expertise in lung cancer diagnosis and biomarker development to study tumor heterogeneity and improve diagnostic assays.

  • #1

    Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

    New York, NY

    MSKCC is a global leader in lung cancer research and precision oncology, with extensive expertise in molecular diagnostics and spatial genomics, enabling pioneering studies on tumor heterogeneity and development of novel diagnostic assays.

    Key Differentiators

    • Thoracic Oncology
    • Molecular Pathology
    • Cancer Genomics
  • #2

    Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

    Boston, MA

    Dana-Farber has a strong focus on lung cancer biology and translational research, integrating genomic and transcriptomic profiling with clinical trials to improve diagnosis and treatment of rare lung cancer subtypes like cSCLC.

    Key Differentiators

    • Thoracic Oncology
    • Cancer Genomics
    • Molecular Diagnostics
  • #3

    Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

    Baltimore, MD

    Johns Hopkins is renowned for its integrative cancer biology research and expertise in lung cancer pathology, contributing to understanding tumor plasticity and developing molecular assays for improved lung cancer classification.

    Key Differentiators

    • Thoracic Oncology
    • Molecular Pathology
    • Cancer Biology
  • #4

    University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

    Houston, TX

    MD Anderson has a comprehensive lung cancer program with expertise in molecular profiling and clinical translation, focusing on tumor heterogeneity and improving diagnostic accuracy in small biopsy and liquid biopsy contexts.

    Key Differentiators

    • Thoracic Oncology
    • Cancer Genomics
    • Molecular Diagnostics
  • #5

    Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center

    Seattle, WA

    Fred Hutchinson is recognized for its cutting-edge cancer genomics research and contributions to understanding tumor evolution and heterogeneity, supporting development of sensitive molecular assays for lung cancer detection.

    Key Differentiators

    • Thoracic Oncology
    • Cancer Genomics
    • Molecular Pathology

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