ICTS Precision Health Team Develops Genomic Return of Results Service  (Links to an external site)

ICTS Precision Health Team Develops Genomic Return of Results Service 
Returning genetic results to research participants requires thoughtful planning. ICTS Precision Health at Washington University in St. Louis, aims to catalyze genomic research by providing grant review and development services, guidance and resources for genomic researchers and genomics education in the community. Precision Health is a component of the Institute of Clinical and Translational Sciences’ Clinical and Translational […]

Precision Health for the Ages

Precision Health for the Ages
Interested in Learning More about Precision Health? Interested in Brain Storming ways to use Precision Health to Advance Health Equity? Join a workshop for all community members and researchers. Free meal provided! Learn about these topics: What is Precision Health? Engaging community and patient advisory boardsTo be rescheduledSeptember 23rd, 10am-12pm An overview of research registriesDelmar […]

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 […]