{
  "id": 280792,
  "title": "A.P. inks pact with AstraZeneca to set up Genomic Solutions Centre in Amaravati",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/07/a-p-inks-pact-with-astrazeneca-to-set-up-genomic-solutions-centre-in",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-07T20:55:37.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Hindu",
    "slug": "the-hindu",
    "url": "https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/ap-inks-pact-with-astrazeneca-to-set-up-genomic-solutions-centre-in-amaravati/article71276732.ece"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "The Hindu reports that the State of Andhra Pradesh has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with AstraZeneca India to establish an Integrated Genomic Solutions Centre in Amaravati. The initiative aims to create India's first integrated precision oncology research and treatment ecosystem, enabling personalised cancer diagnosis and treatment through advanced genomic technologies. The centre will provide advanced genomic testing and biomarker analysis for patients with lung and breast cancers, using next-generation sequencing (NGS), artificial intelligence (AI), and genomic technologies to facilitate early cancer detection and recommend personalised treatment based on a patient's genetic profile.",
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      {
        "outlet": "The Hindu Health",
        "title": "A.P. inks pact with AstraZeneca to set up Genomic Solutions Centre in Amaravati",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/07/a-p-inks-pact-with-astrazeneca-to-set-up-genomic-solutions-centre-in-297576",
        "published": "2026-08-07T20:55:37.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}