What we Do
We aim to catalyze genomic research by providing grant review and development services, guidance and resources for genomic researchers and genomics education in the community.
Develop common workflows
Educate the community
Support transdisciplinary research
Precision health led projects
- Pilot funding
- Return of Results (ROR) for research participant
- Genetic counseling, processes for returning results
- Genomic database access and submission
- Institutional Genomic Consent
- One protocol one consent, Electronic Biobank
Providing support for
- Core Services
- Informatics Tools for Precision Health
- Communications and Outreach
- Educational Opportunities
Latest News
Equity for African Americans in Alzheimer’s disease (Links to an external site)
Alzheimer’s disease is like two deaths, said Stephanie Griffin, whose father died of the brain disease in 2015. “It’s horrific,” she said. “First, you watch them lose the ability to talk, to think, to do any of the things they used to do. And then, to see them pass because of it? It’s just … […]
Cancer genomics database recognized as global biodata resource (Links to an external site)
A vast database of cancer genomics knowledge started by Washington University scientists has been named a Global Core Biodata Resource by the Global Biodata Coalition. Led by twin brothers Malachi Griffith, PhD, and Obi Griffith, PhD, both associate professors of medicine, the CIViC “knowledgebase” helps match genetic mutations driving a patient’s cancer growth with possible treatments that target those mutations.
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