Division of Genetic Medicine and Clinical Pharmacology Archive
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August 3, 2022
Embryo screening for mental illness questioned
Report finds polygenic embryo screening (PES) does not provide an accurate measure of the risk of developing psychiatric disorders later in life. -
July 21, 2022
Longtime division leader earns degree, accolades
Vanderbilt's Amy Shelton, MS, has been awarded a Master of Science Degree in Research Administration with Honors from the Johns Hopkins University Krieger School of Arts and Sciences. -
July 7, 2022
Preempting sudden cardiac death
A technique to characterize all variants in genes associated with arrhythmia could improve the ability to identify and preemptively treat individuals at risk for sudden cardiac death. -
June 29, 2022
Study shows genotype leads to discontinued, decreased medication
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June 16, 2022
Scientists at Vanderbilt University Medical Center and 23andMe find genetic link to people’s ability to move to a musical beat
Vanderbilt researchers, in collaboration with 23andMe, have made a significant discovery about the biological underpinnings of musical rhythm. -
June 16, 2022
BMI genetics influence heart function
Vanderbilt researchers have discovered that a genetic predisposition to elevated body mass index increases the risk of diastolic dysfunction — a cardiac condition that can lead to heart failure. -
June 8, 2022
BioVU celebrates 15 years supporting personalized medicine
BioVU is celebrating its 15th year and has enabled hundreds of studies and publications exploring the genetic underpinnings of a host of conditions including cancer, heart disease and diabetes.