Duoseq — one test to find DNA and RNA changes in lymphoma

Validation of Duoseq as a Genomic Swiss Army Knife for the Diagnosis of Lymphomas

NIH-funded research Data Driven Bioscience INC · NIH-11316167

Testing whether a single combined DNA-and-RNA sequencing test (Duoseq) can quickly find the genetic changes doctors use to diagnose and guide treatment for people with lymphoma.

Quick facts

Grant typeSbir 2 grant
Study typeNIH-funded research
Funding institutionData Driven Bioscience INC NIH-funded
Lab location1 site (Durham, United States)
Project IDNIH-11316167 on NIH RePORTER

What this research studies

This project uses Duoseq, a lab method that sequences both DNA and RNA from the same biopsy sample and pairs it with software that reads results directly from the sequencer. The goal is to replace many separate, time-consuming lab tests by providing mutation, copy-number, translocation, and marker expression information in one workflow. The automated bioinformatics is designed to deliver these clinical readouts faster and with less manual interpretation by pathologists. The initial work focuses on validating the approach using lymphoma biopsy samples.

Who could benefit from this research

Good fit: People with suspected or confirmed lymphoma who are having a tumor biopsy or have available tumor tissue for sequencing would be the ideal candidates.

Not a fit: Patients without available tumor tissue or those whose care does not rely on molecular testing are unlikely to gain direct benefit from this work.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, Duoseq could shorten time to diagnosis, reduce the number of separate tests, and give clearer molecular information to guide lymphoma treatment decisions.

How similar studies have performed: DNA and RNA sequencing panels are already used in cancer diagnosis and have shown clinical value, but Duoseq’s novelty is combining both assays in one rapid workflow with integrated automated analysis.

Where this research is happening

Durham, United States

Researchers

About this research

  1. This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
  2. Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
  3. For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.
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