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Prof. Thoas Fioretos is a leading figure in clinical and translational leukemia genomics at Lund University, Sweden. Holding dual roles as Professor and Senior Consultant at the Department of Clinical Genetics, he directs the Center for Translational Genomics and Clinical Genomics Lund, bridging cutting-edge research with clinical practice.
- Division of Clinical Genetics, Department of Laboratory Medicine
- LUCC: Lund University Cancer Center
- LTH profile area: Technology for Health
His research focuses on integrative genomic studies of acute leukemia, functional analysis of driver mutations, and identification of therapeutic targets in leukemia stem cells. With over 110 publications, his work has transformative impacts:
- Improved clinical diagnostics for leukemia
- Spin-out companies in bioinformatics and antibody therapies
- Key insights into myeloid neoplasms and DUX4-rearranged ALL
Recent projects include:
- Precision Omics Initiative Sweden (PROMISE) – Integrating research with healthcare
- Single-cell genomics studies – Characterizing maturation blocks in BCP-ALL
- Elegant North – Rare disease solutions through leukemia-genetics collaboration
Awardee of the Wallenberg Clinical Scholar Award, he supervises doctoral students and leads major grants from the Swedish Research Council, Barncancerfonden, and Cancerfonden. His work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals through genetic research for rare diseases and health equity.
