Commentary by Timo Kanninen, Founder and CSO, BC Platforms
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[...]
BC Platforms Supports University of Nottingham Launch of ATLAS, a Health Data Discovery Platform for the UK’s 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[...]
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
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[...]
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 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[...]
The Importance of Cross-industry Collaborations with Next Generation Biobanks
October 15, 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[...]
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.
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.
We are battle-hardened and proven to be ready for GDPR
June 1, 2018
