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The 2020 - 2022 Class of ISCC-PEG Scholars provided virtual presentations of the genomics education projects in which they were involved during their two years of participation in the program. Their ISCC-PEG Mentors provided introductions.
… 1:30 p.m. Utilizing Germline Pharmacogenomics to Optimize Chemotherapy Katherine Robinson, Pharm.D. Clinical …
Genetic Disorders
Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in the United States.
… of the body, doctors may use other treatments, such as chemotherapy, immunotherapy, radiation therapy or a …
News Release
Researchers are trying to understand a process whose rules are constantly being written and rewritten by cancer's rogue cells: who will more likely relapse.
… cell (a "sub-clone") that was unaffected by radiation or chemotherapy treatments and eventually became leukemia after …
Profile
After major advances in hematology, David Bodine retires with an eye towards mentorship and a garden
David Bodine, founder of the Hematopoiesis Section and chief of the Genetics and Molecular Biology Branch, advanced the fields of gene therapy and hematology in his 38 years at the NIH. Now, he plans to continue his contributions to science as an emeritus and through training the next generation of scientists.
… and cure leukemia that way, it'd be a lot better than chemotherapy. … Rogers: What do you see as the most exciting …
News Release
Dr. William Gahl, NHGRI Clinical Director, gave the Samuel Pruzansky Memorial Lecture on March 23 for the March of Dimes Clinical Genetics Conference.
… with lymphoma and underwent potentially life-saving chemotherapy. "I received a note from his mother who said we …
MINC
Genomics is relevant to the practice of all nurses.
… good enough, so I needed something more. After standard chemotherapy I received an experimental vaccine that targeted …
Genetic Disorders
WAGR syndrome is a genetic condition caused by a deletion of genes located on chromosome 11, often causing eye problems and increased risk of cancer in babies.
… surgery to remove the kidney, radiation therapy and chemotherapy. Aniridia: The treatment of aniridia is aimed at …
15 Ways Genomics Influences Our World
Genomics is revolutionizing health assessments before birth.
… early so that Marin could have cancer surgery and begin chemotherapy. In hers and other cases, the availability of …
Fact Sheets
Genetics refers to the study of genes and their roles in inheritance. Genomics refers to the study of all of a person's genes (the genome).
… (FDA) recommends genetic testing before giving the chemotherapy drug mercaptopurine (Purinethol) to patients …
15 Ways Genomics Influences Our World
Genomics is helping us choose the right medication at the right dose for each patient.
… medications  like statins for cholesterol and certain chemotherapy medicines. As a result, there are at least 18 …