Applications of Next Generation Sequencing in Haematological Disorders—Indian Status: Updates from ISHBT 2018

Research in India based on next generation sequencing (NGS) has been plentiful over the past few years. Significant progress in research both in benign and malignant haematology can be attributed to this technique. It has now progressed to both diagnostic and a theranostic modality in many areas of not only haematology but also other medical specialities. Papers presented at the annual conference of the Indian Society of Haematology and Blood Transfusion, ISHBT (Haematocon 2018) highlighted a snapshot of the research activities using NGS that are ongoing in various academic and other centres. This review summarizes the salient findings of the original research abstracts presented. The papers are divided into two broad subsections of non-malignant and malignant haematology.