Genome Sciences Centre

Time 2020-10-03 23:21:25

Web Name: Genome Sciences Centre

WebSite: http://www.bcgsc.ca

ID:69279

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Genome,Sciences,Centre,

Description:

Developing new strategies to prevent, diagnose and treat cancers and other diseases.Clinical Services The 13 faculty members at the GSC have a diverse range of expertise in genomics, bioinformatics, proteomics, epigenomics, immunogenetics, cancer biology, computer science and software development. Together, we apply our knowledge to advance the global understanding of cancer and other diseases with an ultimate aim toward improving human health through disease prevention, the development of novel diagnostic strategies and by uncovering new therapeutic approaches, all the while helping the world to realize the social and economic benefits of genome research. The GSC is unique in that it fosters close collaborations between scientists and clinicians, allowing for an unencumbered focus on direct translational research. Through the Personalized OncoGenomics (POG) program, the GSC deploys whole genome and transcriptome sequencing to inform therapeutic and management strategies for late-stage cancer patients in real time. The GSC is also certified by the College of American Pathologists (CAP) and the Diagnostic Accreditation Program (DAP) to perform clinical genomic panel testing. The striking variability in disease severity in people infected with SARS-CoV-2 has been attributed to several host factors, including age, pre-existing health conditions and differences in host genetics and immune responses. In a study published in the journal Bioinformatics, Dr. Inanc Birol and René Warren demonstrated the technical feasibility and utility of the bioinformatics tool, HLAminer, to investigate the role of host immune system variability in COVID-19 disease susceptibility. More Info about A bioinformatics method may help uncover link between immune system variability and SARS-CoV-2 susceptibility Theodora Lo, Lauren Coombe, Diana Lin, René L Warren, Heather Kirk, Pawan Pandoh, Yongjun Zhao, Richard A Moore, Andrew J Mungall, Carol Ritland, Jean Bousquet, Steven J M Jones, Joerg Bohlmann, Ashley Thomson, Inanc Birol BC Cancer Foundation is the fundraising partner of BC Cancer, which includes BC Cancer Research. Together with our donors, we are changing cancer outcomes for British Columbians by funding innovative research and personalized treatment and care.Donate Today

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