Topic: Genetics & Genomic Medicine February 8, 2018 Advances in personalized medicine$10 million gift drives genome engineering into therapeutic realm.Outlook Magazine December 7, 2017 Undaunted explorerTimothy Ley and his team were the first to sequence a cancer genome in 2008. They're still searching for cures nonstop.Source: Washington Magazine December 4, 2017 Pursuing a precision paradigmMedical school experts describe the move from current standards of care to a more personalized approach to treatment.Source: Washington Magazine July 12, 2017 In autism, genes drive early eye gaze abnormalitiesTwin study reveals strong genetic influences on how infants visually explore social world.News Release, Video April 4, 2017 Study reverses thinking on genetic links to stress, depressionScientists re-examine data exploring connection between serotonin gene, depression, stress.News Release January 30, 2017 Online database aims to collect, organize research on cancer mutationsGoal is to help clinicians treat patients based on tumor genetics.News Release December 16, 2016 Linnenbringer appointed to advisory groupWill evaluate applications to National Society of Genetic Counselors.National Leaders December 6, 2016 Washington People: Li DingComputational biologist seeks ways to crack code of human genetics.Washington People October 6, 2016 Decoding of tarsier genome reveals ties to humansFindings refine understanding of primate evolution.News Release May 19, 2016 Genomics aids diagnosis of unusual chronic meningitis caseThe culprit: A bacterium more commonly linked to acne.News Release January 14, 2016 $60 million to fund study of genetics underlying common diseasesHeart disease, diabetes, stroke, autism and epilepsy are focus of research supported by National Institutes of Health.News Release December 14, 2015 Study uncovers hard-to-detect cancer mutationsFindings could help identify patients who would benefit from existing drugs.News Release December 8, 2015 Genes influence choice between small rewards now or bigger ones laterTwin study could shed light on impulsivity and addiction to food, drugs and alcohol.News Release December 7, 2015 Washington People: Kathy GrangeEvery day is a professional adventure – solving medical mysteries and pursuing diagnoses of rare diseases – for Grange, professor of pediatrics.Washington People November 23, 2015 $6.5 million to fund research, treatment of developmental disabilitiesCenter aims to more quickly convert new discoveries into interventions for individuals with developmental disabilities.News Release November 17, 2015 Elaine R. Mardis, PhDNamed editor-in-chief of case studies journal.National Leaders October 28, 2015 Genetic makeup may help explain methadone overdosesSource: Health Day October 5, 2015 5 most incredible discoveries of the weekSource: USA Today September 30, 2015 Researchers create test to detect every virus that infects people, animalsSource: Fox News September 2, 2015 Trial evaluates mechanisms driving five major cancer typesNIH grant makes Washington University the hub of national clinical trial.Innovate Magazines July 29, 2015 Using data to improve kidney transplant outcomes, personalize careAnalyzing national kidney transplant databases could help improve patient care and outcomes.School of Medicine July 9, 2015 Four medical students selected as Howard Hughes fellowsStudents are among 68 nationwide selected for a year of mentored research training.Medical Campus & Community, School of Medicine, Video May 28, 2015 Medical research: Subject to reflectionSource: Nature May 6, 2015 IBM’s Watson enters market for analyzing cancer geneticsSource: Forbes Posts navigation ‹ Prev 1 2 3 4 Next ›