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Large, diverse genetic study of glaucoma implicates vascular and cancer-related genes

An international genetic study using multiancestry biobanks has identified novel genetic locations associated with primary open-angle glaucoma, the most common type of glaucoma and the leading cause of irreversible blindness globally.

The Alliance for Genomic Discovery welcomes Bristol Myers Squibb, GSK and Novo Nordisk

Bristol Myers Squibb, GSK and Novo Nordisk are the newest members of the Alliance for Genomic Discovery.

VUMC’s new automated biobanking system can store as many as 10 million biospecimens.

Landmark academic-industry partnership harvests human genome “fruits” for research

The first fruits of a landmark academic-industry partnership that is harvesting the depth and breadth of the human genome to better understand and treat disease will become available to researchers in the spring of 2024.

Polygenic “scores” may improve cancer screening

Accounting for genetic variability in biomarkers not associated with cancer risk could avoid unnecessary diagnostic procedures, Vanderbilt researchers found.

New “DNA” podcast season explores how to harness change, ideas to improve business and medicine

Go to your favorite podcast channel right now to subscribe and listen to the first episode of Season 4!

What could be next? Preview DNA’s Season 4 exploring the future

Preview the trailer for Season 4 of the Vanderbilt Health DNA podcast series. Explore issues facing businesses across industries, and how VUMC is experimenting with and designing solutions for problems — old and new — by supporting smart people with visionary ideas. 

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