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"Genomic profiling", or "Molecular profiling is a form of testing that classifies tumors based on there genetic make-up to help diagnose and treat cancer. Using a blood test or biopsy, this testing examines the DNA of cancer cells, looking for genetic mutations that have been acquired by these cells. In doing so, molecular profiling helps empower oncologists with a tremendous amount of predictive, prognostic and therapeutic information early in a person’s cancer diagnosis. It can also help oncologists deliver targeted therapies that attack a cancer’s specific genomic aberration, allowing a better response to treatment.  It is also increasingly used in pharmaceutical development to identify eligible patients for clinical trials; while exploring new biomarkers that can predict response to specific treatments. The introduction of next-generation sequencing (NGS) technologies and the rising number of large-scale tumor molecular profiling programs across institutions worldwide have revolutionized the field of precision oncology. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13073-019-0703-1