The Journal of the American Medical Association released a special issue on genomic medicine today. The issue provides some useful perspectives and content in this field of increasing importance. JAMA – April 10, 2013, Vol 309, No. 14 Other related resources of interest: Genetic Alliance: http://www.geneticalliance.org/ Genetics Home Reference: http://ghr.nlm.nih.gov/ National Coalition for Health Professional [...]
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JAMA Special Issue on Genomics in Medicine
April 10th, 2013 by Kristi · No Comments
Tags:2013, genomics, Information, NHGRI, NIH, translational, Uncategorized, Washington University
NIH launches online genetics course
January 3rd, 2012 by Kristi · No Comments
The new online course presents a nice foundation of information and is targeted to social and behavioral scientists who wish to engage in transdisciplinary collaborations with a genetic component — although the content would be applicable for any number of people who work in complementary areas. The course, Genetics and Social Science: Expanding Transdisciplinary Research, [...]
Tags:academia, collaboration, education, genetic, Information, NIH, translational
Seminar Announcement: Epigenetics
April 24th, 2011 by Kristi · No Comments
This week’s lecture is an introduction to the epigenome by Ting Wang. Topics covered include epigenetic phenomenon, epigenetic mechanisms, and epigenome’s role in health, in disease and with environment. An introduction to modern epigenomic technology will also be presented. Epigenetics Monday, April 25th @ 4:00 PM Wohl Auditorium Ting Wang, PhD, is an Assistant Professor [...]
Tags:2011, genome, genomics, ICTS, informatics, Information, translational, Washington University
Seminar Announcement: The Genetic Basis of Disease
February 21st, 2011 by Kristi · No Comments
Introduction to Genomic Medicine Join us TODAY Monday, February 21st for a seminar by Susan Dutcher, PhD, Professor of Genetics. Dr. Dutcher’s lecture will focus upon the genetic basis of disease. This lecture is part of the Introduction to Genomic Medicine lecture series. WHAT: The Genetic Basis of Disease WHEN: Monday, February 21st, 4-6:00p.m. WHERE: [...]
Tags:2011, genome, genomics, ICTS, Information, translational, Washington University
Lecture Announcement: Molecular Biology/Genetics Refresher II
February 10th, 2011 by Kristi · No Comments
Introduction to Genomic Medicine Join us this Monday, February 14th for the second lecture in a two-part Molecular Biology/Genetics Refresher. This week Jason Weber, PhD, Associate Professor of Medicine in the Division of Oncology will discuss communication and signaling within cells, including more specific oncogene and tumor suppressor pathways, and their role in cancer. This [...]
Tags:2011, course, education, genome, genomics, ICTS, Information, research, science, translational, Washington University
Lecture Announcement: Molecular Biology/Genetics Refresher
February 4th, 2011 by Kristi · 1 Comment
Introduction to Genomic Medicine Join us this Monday, February 7th for the first lecture of a two-part Molecular Biology/Genetics Refresher. The lecture is part of the Introduction to Genomic Medicine lecture series and will be delivered by Joe Dougherty, PhD, from the Washington University Department of Genetics. WHAT: Molecular Biology/Genetics Refresher WHEN: Monday, February 7th, [...]
Tags:2011, course, gene, genetic, genome, genomics, Information, translational, Washington University
New Seminar Series: Introduction to Genomic Medicine
January 25th, 2011 by Kristi · No Comments
Genomics play a role in 21st century research and clinical practice and Washington University School of Medicine is at the forefront of this evolving field. To continue to meet this challenge, a new cadre of investigators will need comprehensive training in topics related to genomic medicine. A new seminar series is scheduled for this spring [...]
Tags:2011, career, education, event, genome, genomics, helpful, informatics, Information, interesting, medicine, research, resources, translational, Washington University
Lost in Translation
February 1st, 2010 by Kristi · No Comments
EMBO Reports published an interesting article today: Lost in translation The current focus on translating research into applications might be part of the natural cycle of research funding, but at what cost?
Tags:EMBO, funding, science, translational
2010 AMIA Summit on Translational Bioinformatics: late breaking submissions
January 30th, 2010 by Kristi · No Comments
The 2010 AMIA Summit on Translational Bioinformatics will be held March 10-12 in San Francisco and promises to be a great meeting! AMIA just announced that they are accepting late breaking proposals for paper, panel and poster presentations for the meeting. This is a limited call with a deadline of February 8th, so hurry! For [...]
Tags:AMIA, bioinformatics, posters, translational
2010 AMIA Summit on Translational Bioinformatics
January 17th, 2010 by Kristi · No Comments
Registration is open for this year’s AMIA Summit on Translational Bioinformatics. The Summit will be held February 10-12, 2010 at the Parc 55 Hotel, San Francisco, California. The meeting promises a great program with interesting submission topics and loads of informative tutorials: (T01) Introduction to Translational Bioinformatics Atul Butte, Stanford University (T02) An Introduction to [...]
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