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NIH Grants $10M to Newborn Genome Sequencing Project

April 25, 2018 - The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has awarded a $10 million, four-year grant to HudsonAlpha Institute of Biotechnology in support of their newborn whole genome sequencing project, which will help with the diagnosis and care of newborns with birth defects and genetic disorders. HudsonAlpha Institute will collaborate with University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) School of Medicine and...

Genomic Medicine Initiatives Aid Undiagnosed Pediatric Patients

April 19, 2018 by Jessica Kent

Three pediatric medical centers have introduced genomic medicine initiatives aimed at accelerating diagnoses and treatment for children with unexplained illnesses. Nicklaus Children’s Hospital of Miami, in collaboration with Rady Children’s...

Intermountain Launches Prospective Precision Medicine Study

April 19, 2018 by Jennifer Bresnick

Intermountain Healthcare is launching a new precision medicine project that will allow researchers to take a prospective view on the potential of genomic data. The PRECISE study allows for the collection of fresh-frozen tissue and blood specimens...

NIH Concludes In-Depth Genomic Data Analysis of 33 Cancer Types

April 11, 2018 by Jessica Kent

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has completed detailed genomic data analysis of the PanCancer Atlas, a data set of molecular and clinical information from over 10,000 tumors that represent 33 types of cancer. “This project is the...

TGen Launches Discovery Platform to Boost Genomic Data Analysis

April 09, 2018 by Jessica Kent

The Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen), an affiliate of City of Hope cancer and diabetes center, will add to its strengths in genomic data analysis with the establishment of a Clinical Microbiome Services Center at its infectious...

Medicare Will Reimburse Next-Generation Genomic Sequencing Test

April 04, 2018 by Jessica Kent

CMS has finalized a National Coverage Determination (NCD) that will reimburse providers for diagnostic laboratory tests using next-generation sequencing (NGS) for patients with advanced cancer. “We want cancer patients to have enhanced...

NIH Offers Funds for “All of Us” Genomic Data Collection Centers

March 23, 2018 by Jessica Kent

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) intends to issue a funding announcement to request applications for large-scale Genome Centers to generate genomic data as part of its All of Us precision medicine research program. All of Us is currently...

Healthy Nevada Study Combines Genomics, Population Health

March 13, 2018 by Jennifer Bresnick

A unique population health study in Nevada is combining genomic information from thousands of citizens with socioeconomic, environmental, and clinical data to develop insights into how lifestyle interacts with genetics. The Healthy Nevada Project,...

UCSC Cancer Research Awarded $500,000 Precision Medicine Grant

January 10, 2018 by Jessica Kent

The California Initiative to Advance Precision Medicine (CIAPM) has awarded a $500,000 state grant to the Treehouse Childhood Cancer Initiative of the UC Santa Cruz Genomics Institute. Treehouse is the pediatric cancer research arm of the UCSC...

ONC, NIH Pilot Adds Genomic Data Specifications to HL7 FHIR

December 04, 2017 by Jennifer Bresnick

HL7 FHIR is getting a precision medicine upgrade thanks to a partnership between the ONC and National Institutes of Health. The Sync for Genes pilot program plans to support the integration of genomics into big data analytics and patient...

CMS Proposes Coverage for Next-Gen Precision Medicine Test

December 01, 2017 by Jennifer Bresnick

Precision medicine may be about to take a big leap forward as CMS considers covering the costs of a new, FDA-approved next-generation sequencing (NGS) test that can identify key biomarkers for certain cancers. The FoundationOne CDx (F1CDx) in...

Interest in Genetic Testing Brings Precision Medicine Challenges

November 27, 2017 by Jennifer Bresnick

Close to two-thirds of consumers would like to take part in genetic testing to better understand their health risks, according to a new survey from Wamberg Genomic Advisors, which could be both a boon and a bother for big data analytics and precision...

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