--- title: Blog description: BC Platforms' blog updates readers on all things precision medicine and genomic data related. Keep up with our regular posts for hot new information in the field. --- [![BC Platforms](https://blog.bcplatforms.com/hubfs/bc_original.svg)](https://www.bcplatforms.com/) # Blog ## [How to utilise genetic data to exit COVID-19 lockdown and provide future tools for avoiding full society lockdown](https://blog.bcplatforms.com/how-to-utilise-genetic-data-to-exit-covid-19-lockdown-and-provide-future-tools-for-avoiding-full-society-lockdown) June 11, 2020 **Commentary by Timo Kanninen, Founder and CSO, BC Platforms** [More](https://blog.bcplatforms.com/how-to-utilise-genetic-data-to-exit-covid-19-lockdown-and-provide-future-tools-for-avoiding-full-society-lockdown) [![](https://blog.bcplatforms.com/hs-fs/hubfs/shutterstock_1690302547.jpg?width=561&name=shutterstock_1690302547.jpg)](https://blog.bcplatforms.com/from-data-to-health-bc-platforms-personalized-healthcare-platform-supports-the-covid-19-global-pandemic) ## [From Data to Health: BC Platforms’ personalized healthcare platform supports the COVID-19 global pandemic](https://blog.bcplatforms.com/from-data-to-health-bc-platforms-personalized-healthcare-platform-supports-the-covid-19-global-pandemic) April 23, 2020 When looking at the multi-dimensional challenges that face the healthcare industry, BC Platforms is focused on leveraging data to collaboratively treat diseases and address these challenges. This mission especially applies in cases such as the COVID-19 pandemic, which has already proven to be a\[...\] [More](https://blog.bcplatforms.com/from-data-to-health-bc-platforms-personalized-healthcare-platform-supports-the-covid-19-global-pandemic) [![](https://blog.bcplatforms.com/hs-fs/hubfs/shutterstock_326305964.jpg?width=561&name=shutterstock_326305964.jpg)](https://blog.bcplatforms.com/bc-platforms-supports-university-of-nottingham-launch-of-atlas-a-health-data-discovery-platform-for-the-uks-national-biobank-network) ## [BC Platforms Supports University of Nottingham Launch of ATLAS, a Health Data Discovery Platform for the UK’s National Biobank Network](https://blog.bcplatforms.com/bc-platforms-supports-university-of-nottingham-launch-of-atlas-a-health-data-discovery-platform-for-the-uks-national-biobank-network) February 26, 2020 The University of Nottingham’s UKCRC Tissue Directory and Coordination Centre (UKCRC TDCC) has today launched its advanced data search tool, known as ATLAS, enabled by BC Platforms technology. ATLAS is a search tool that enables researchers to find information about population cohorts relevant to\[...\] [More](https://blog.bcplatforms.com/bc-platforms-supports-university-of-nottingham-launch-of-atlas-a-health-data-discovery-platform-for-the-uks-national-biobank-network) [![shutterstock_1147125794](https://blog.bcplatforms.com/hs-fs/hubfs/shutterstock_1147125794.jpg?width=561&name=shutterstock_1147125794.jpg)](https://blog.bcplatforms.com/spotlight-at-himss-2019-secure-integration-of-genetic-data-production-in-clinical-workflows-0) ## [BC Platforms launches a new secure technology platform to analyse and share sensitive genomic data for novel research in Finland’s Genomic Medicine initiative FinnGen study](https://blog.bcplatforms.com/spotlight-at-himss-2019-secure-integration-of-genetic-data-production-in-clinical-workflows-0) November 1, 2019 Finland is one of the global front runners in utilizing genomic and clinical data within healthcare innovation, day to day patient care, and research discoveries. The FinnGen study was launch in Finland in 2017 to leverage population datasets and deepen insights on the origins of both common and\[...\] [More](https://blog.bcplatforms.com/spotlight-at-himss-2019-secure-integration-of-genetic-data-production-in-clinical-workflows-0) [![himss2019-1080x675-1](https://blog.bcplatforms.com/hs-fs/hubfs/himss2019-1080x675-1.png?width=561&name=himss2019-1080x675-1.png)](https://blog.bcplatforms.com/spotlight-at-himss-2019-secure-integration-of-genetic-data-production-in-clinical-workflows) ## [Spotlight at HIMSS 2019: Secure integration of genetic data production in clinical workflows](https://blog.bcplatforms.com/spotlight-at-himss-2019-secure-integration-of-genetic-data-production-in-clinical-workflows) February 12, 2019 It’s that time of year again: over 45,000 healthcare information and technology professionals convene for [HIMSS 2019](https://www.himssconference.org/about/general-info/about-conference) in sunny Orlando. At this leading healthcare IT conference, important advances and industry challenges are discussed, helping experts collaborate to transform healthcare. Some of the\[...\] [More](https://blog.bcplatforms.com/spotlight-at-himss-2019-secure-integration-of-genetic-data-production-in-clinical-workflows) [![timo](https://blog.bcplatforms.com/hs-fs/hubfs/timo.png?width=561&name=timo.png)](https://blog.bcplatforms.com/the-importance-of-cross-industry-collaborations-with-next-generation-biobanks) ## [The Importance of Cross-industry Collaborations with Next Generation Biobanks](https://blog.bcplatforms.com/the-importance-of-cross-industry-collaborations-with-next-generation-biobanks) October 16, 2018 ### **BC Platforms’ founder Dr. Timo Kanninen presents on this topic at the 1st Annual Well Aging Society Summit in Tokyo, Japan: ** Globally, our society is exhibiting a worrying trend of rapidly aging populations together with a declining birth rate. This effect has created a pressing need for\[...\] [More](https://blog.bcplatforms.com/the-importance-of-cross-industry-collaborations-with-next-generation-biobanks) [![image1](https://blog.bcplatforms.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image1.jpeg?width=561&name=image1.jpeg)](https://blog.bcplatforms.com/enabling-discovery-with-a-global-biobank-network-bc-platforms-sparks-discussions-around-secure-data-sharing-at-europe-biobank-week-2018) ## [Enabling Discovery with a Global Biobank Network: BC Platforms Sparks Discussions Around Secure Data Sharing at Europe Biobank Week 2018](https://blog.bcplatforms.com/enabling-discovery-with-a-global-biobank-network-bc-platforms-sparks-discussions-around-secure-data-sharing-at-europe-biobank-week-2018) September 14, 2018 Crystal blue butterflies mingled with marble arches, whale skeletons, and golden awnings as discussions of data sharing and biobank advances echoed off the walls of the Antwerp Zoo, attached to the venue for Europe Biobank Week 2018. [More](https://blog.bcplatforms.com/enabling-discovery-with-a-global-biobank-network-bc-platforms-sparks-discussions-around-secure-data-sharing-at-europe-biobank-week-2018) [![img_7226](https://blog.bcplatforms.com/hs-fs/hubfs/img_7226.jpg?width=561&name=img_7226.jpg)](https://blog.bcplatforms.com/bc-platforms-joins-experts-at-google-next-to-discuss-the-future-of-genomic-data-and-cloud-based-technology) ## [BC Platforms Joins Experts At Google NEXT to Discuss the Future of Genomic Data and Cloud Based Technology](https://blog.bcplatforms.com/bc-platforms-joins-experts-at-google-next-to-discuss-the-future-of-genomic-data-and-cloud-based-technology) July 26, 2018 Recently, there has been a lot of emphasis on secure data sharing, with the onset of GDPR and the rise of precision medicine. BC Platforms continues to have an important role as genomic data becomes more prevalent in the research and clinical setting. [More](https://blog.bcplatforms.com/bc-platforms-joins-experts-at-google-next-to-discuss-the-future-of-genomic-data-and-cloud-based-technology) [![shutterstock_651338119](https://blog.bcplatforms.com/hs-fs/hubfs/shutterstock_651338119.jpg?width=561&name=shutterstock_651338119.jpg)](https://blog.bcplatforms.com/we-are-battle-hardened-and-proven-to-be-ready-for-gdpr) ## [We are battle-hardened and proven to be ready for GDPR](https://blog.bcplatforms.com/we-are-battle-hardened-and-proven-to-be-ready-for-gdpr) June 1, 2018 #### The General Data Protection Regulation (or GDPR), has gone into effect as of May 25th 2018. 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