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Genomenon : Your September 2021 Genomics Roundup

Michigan Business Network
September 30, 2021 4:00 PM

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Advances in genomics continue to have an incredible impact on the diagnosis and treatment of rare diseases – it’s what drives us. That’s why we are excited to announce we have been published in the September issue of The Journal of Precision Medicine.

Read on to access this article: A Comprehensive Landscape for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis to Support Precision Medicine Initiatives, which describes the clinical and genetic complexity of ALS and the impacts on diagnosis and genetic testing. Also, check out details about upcoming industry events, as well as the latest Breakthroughs in Genomics. Finally, don’t forget to sign up for Mastermind and start searching.

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Industry Speaker Series:

From Academia to Industry with Mark Kiel

 

October 14, 2021 | Online

 
The Keck Graduate Institute Industry Speaker Series helps students explore career options in the life sciences industry by leveraging the expertise of accomplished professionals from KGI’s expansive network to engage directly with KGI students. On October 14th, Genomenon’s co-founder and chief science officer Dr. Mark Kiel will share his inspiring story of transition from full-time academia to AI-driven innovation through the founding of Genomenon.
 
 
 
 

Translating Discovery to Therapy
International Ectodermal Dysplasias Research Conference

 

October 21-24, 2021 | Charlotte, NC

 
The International Ectodermal Dysplasias Research Conference aims to identify opportunities and overcome diagnostic barriers to advance health outcomes for individuals affected by ectodermal dysplasias. A featured speaker, Dr. Mark Kiel will describe his personal journey with this rare disorder, and how Genomenon was able to provide clinical and pharma researchers with genetic insight for diagnosis and treatment. This event is by invitation only.
 
 
 

Innovation in and around genomics is happening every day – see below for some exciting new developments this month.

 

Researchers Discover New Genes Linked to Obesity

 

University of Virginia scientists have identified 14 genes that can cause and three that can prevent weight gain. The findings pave the way for treatments to combat a health problem that affects more than 40% of American adults.

 

Read the article in News Medical Net

 

View the study in PLOS Genetics

 
 

Algorithm Spots Early Signs of Alzheimer Disease with Almost 100% Accuracy

 

A study from researchers at Kaunas University of Technology (KTU) in Lithuania presents a newly developed deep-learning computer algorithm that can accurately detect and differentiate early stages of Alzheimer disease.

 

Read the article in Medical News Today

 

View the study in MDPI

 
 

Study Identifies Genetic Differences in Non-Smoker Tumors

 

Researchers have identified unique genetic signatures of lung cancer in people who never smoked cigarettes using whole genome sequencing. This discovery helps point the way toward developing personalized treatments distinct from those used for smokers’ cancers.

 

Read the article in STAT News

 

View the study in Nature

 
 
Explore & Discover!
The Genomenon Team

 

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