Center for Medical Genomics onboards new Xenium tool for omics research
The Center for Medical Genomics at Indiana University School of Medicine has recently added the 10x Genomics Xenium to their fleet of instruments to support medical researchers. Xenium is a new instrument, recently launched by 10x Genomics, that enables transcriptomic analysis at a subcellular level while maintaining spatial context, opening major pathways in disease treatment and biomarker identification.
Dangerous Ignorance: What Patients Don’t Understand about Pharmacogenomics
Peter Schwartz, MD, PhD., writes about the emerging importance of pharmacogenomics as well as current shortcomings in patients' understanding of pharmacogenomic testing results.
IU School of Medicine scientists produce world's 'most impactful' Alzheimer's research
Cristian Lasagna-Reeves, PhD, received an award at the 2023 Alzheimer’s Association International Conference for the “most impactful study published in Alzheimer’s research.” IU School of
Fighting Alzheimer's: Saykin leads team science initiatives to stop progression of dementia
Since joining IU School of Medicine, Andrew Saykin, PsyD, has received $53.6 million in NIH funding for research on Alzheimer's and other neurological disorders. He
Called to cardiovascular genetics
Elle Geddes, MD, is one of just two cardiovascular geneticists in the state of Indiana. She recently was named to the IBJ 2023 Forty Under
Case solved: Undiagnosed Rare Disease Clinic resolves family's 15-year journey to diagnosis
After living with an undiagnosed eye disease for 15 years, Evan Mowery now has a definitive diagnosis—achromatopsia—thanks to the genetic sleuths at the Undiagnosed Rare
Pediatric researchers receive two new grants to support work based on Tyler Trent's tumor cells
Two new grants supporting osteosarcoma research have been funded at IU School of Medicine, building on work that has been previously established based on Tyler
Jennifer Marsh named first Director of Quality Assurance at IU School of Medicine
Jennifer Marsh has been named as the first Director of Quality Assurance for Research Affairs at Indiana University School of Medicine. Marsh is tasked with
Advocating for those left behind in research
When it comes to academic research, credit for the effort nearly always goes to an MD, PhD or RN. However, rarely do stories or news
Tyler Trent Foundation supports research with donation
Tyler Trent’s parents presented a check for $25,000 to Riley Children’s Foundation Tyler Trent Cancer Research Endowment on June 27 in front of the Herman