Genomic Medicine

Genomics News

Britain Launches Huge Genome Project to Beat Cancer A British project involves thousands of patients with cancer and rare disease having their genomes sequenced was given a funding boost today.
Medscape Medical News, August 1, 2014
23andMe Lands Grant From NIH to Detect Genetic Roots for Disease Home genetics startup 23andMe has secured a $1.4 million two-year grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to build survey tools and expand its gene database.
Reuters Health Information, July 30, 2014

AF Biomarkers, Genetics, and New ACC/AHA Guidelines Drs. Goldhaber and Ruff discuss current issues in AF management, including biomarkers, genotyping, and the new AF treatment guidelines.
theheart.org on Medscape, July 24, 2014
The Molecular Tumor Board Dr. Maurie Markman discusses the potential of 'molecular tumor boards' to interpret the genomic and genetic test results of cancer patients who do not have clear treatment options.
Medscape Oncology, July 22, 2014

Familial Colorectal Cancer, Beyond Lynch Syndrome
Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology, August 1, 2014
CRC Susceptibility Loci and Colorectal Polyps by Type
American Journal of Epidemiology, July 28, 2014
A Familial Disorder of Altered DNA-Methylation
Journal of Medical Genetics, July 23, 2014
Familial History of Fluoropyrimidine-Associated Toxicity
Personalized Medicine, July 21, 2014
GSTT1 Polymorphism and Prostate Cancer Risk
American Journal of Epidemiology, July 21, 2014
Constitutional Mismatch Repair Deficiency Syndrome
Journal of Medical Genetics, July 16, 2014

Eric Topol, MD, Editor-in-Chief, Genomic Medicine
Bruce Buehler, MD, Departments of Pediatrics and Genetics, University of Nebraska Medical Center
Geoffrey S. Ginsburg, MD, PhD, Duke University Institute for Genome Sciences & Policy, Duke University