Cancer genomics database recognized as global biodata resource (Links to an external site)

Cancer genomics database recognized as global biodata resource
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.

Five online courses to master Terra (Links to an external site)

Five online courses to master Terra
Learning how to use a new set of tools can be challenging, especially when it involves computing technology on which you’ve never been formally trained. Compounding the problem, navigating documentation resources can be a bit hit-and-miss when there is so much to learn, and what you need to learn depends on what you’re trying to […]

Chris Gurnett presents at NextGen Precision Health Discovery Series (Links to an external site)

Chris Gurnett presents at NextGen Precision Health Discovery Series
Dr. Christina Gurnett talked about the Institute of Clinical and Translational Sciences Precision Health function, including efforts to integrate of genomic and electronic health record data, engage community and research participants through return of research results, and her own basic science research developing methods to quantify the functional effects of thousands of gene variants using […]