Items Tagged ‘center for individualized medicine’
February 6, 2023
Mayo researchers are moving ‘omics’ clinical trials from clinic to peoples’ homes
By Susan Murphy 
An innovative way to conduct genomics research is underway to transition some omics-related studies out of hospitals, labs, and clinics to take them directly to people in their homes and communities. At Mayo Clinic’s Center for Individualized Medicine, clinical trial study staff including coordinators, physicians and scientists, are working hard to increase trial access for […]
Tags: center for individualized medicine, genomic medicine, genomics, medical research
February 2, 2023
A rare genetic cause for a common medical condition
By Susan Murphy
By Michael Clayton Genetic testing for inherited conditions is performed on a patient’s DNA taken from either blood, saliva or, rarely, skin biopsy. This information from a person’s DNA can provide diagnostic workup of rare inherited conditions. And together with a comprehensive personal and family history, it can help patients understand how a genetic disorder may affect them and their family. Diagnosed with diabetes more […]
Tags: center for individualized medicine, gene sequencing, genomics, personalized medicine
January 24, 2023
Could antidepressants cause treatment-emergent mania?
In a study published in Molecular Psychiatry, Mark Frye, M.D., a Mayo Clinic researcher and collaborators, investigated the risk of treatment-emergent mania in bipolar disorder when treated with antidepressants. “We found that antidepressants that increase mitochondrial energetics (cells that extract energy from nutrients for sustaining life) may elevate the risk of treatment-emergent mania,” says Dr. […]
Tags: center for individualized medicine, mayo clinic, personalized medicine
January 16, 2023
Mayo Clinic researchers link ovarian cancer to bacteria colonization in microbiome
By Susan Murphy
ROCHESTER, Minn. — A specific colonization of microbes in the reproductive tract is commonly found in women with ovarian cancer, according to a new study from Mayo Clinic’s Center for Individualized Medicine. The discovery, published in Scientific Reports, strengthens evidence that the bacterial component of the microbiome — a community of microorganisms that also consists […]
Tags: center for individualized medicine, Dr. Abigail Asangba, Dr. Marina Walther-Antonio, genomics, ovarian cancer
January 10, 2023
Mayo Clinic Laboratories, a leading reference laboratory, and Helix, the nation’s leading population genomics and viral surveillance company, today announced a new strategic collaboration that will provide biopharma customers access to a comprehensive joint laboratory offering for research and development initiatives across the drug development lifecycle. The offering will include a full spectrum of testing […]
Tags: center for individualized medicine, genomic medicine, genomics, individualized medicine, mayo clinic
January 10, 2023
Accelerating microbiome research in endometrial cancer
By Susan Murphy
By Alumni Magazine Marina Walther-Antonio, Ph.D., Departments of Surgery and Obstetrics and Gynecology at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, is a pioneer in studying the role of the microbiome in women’s health. Dr. Walther-Antonio is also Dean of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Science and an assistant professor in the Mayo Clinic College […]
Tags: center for individualized medicine, Dr. Marina Walther-Antonio, Endometrial cancer, genomic medicine
January 4, 2023
Advancing precision and predictive medicine in rheumatoid arthritis
By Susan Murphy
By Alumni Magazine Most patients who are diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis respond to either the first or second line of drug therapies. However, some patients try multiple drugs without improve ment in their condition. It can take as long as two years of suffering, disease progression and expense before landing on a medication they respond to. […]
Tags: center for individualized medicine, gene sequencing, genomic medicine, personalized medicine, Rheumatoid Arthritis
December 28, 2022
3 impactful Mayo Clinic cancer research studies of 2022
By Susan Murphy
In 2022, Mayo Clinic physicians and scientists interrogated the genome, exome, proteome, epigenome, exposome, transcriptome and more with remarkable depth to shed new light on the hidden biological signatures of cancer. Using artificial intelligence and a wealth of multi-omics data, the pioneering teams of researchers worked side by side to pave a path for potential […]
Tags: center for individualized medicine, Genetics, genomic medicine, personalized medicine
December 23, 2022
10 significant Mayo Clinic Center for Individualized Medicine Studies of 2022
By Susan Murphy
In 2022, researchers and physicians at Mayo Clinic’s Center for Individualized Medicine blazed a trail of genomic and multi-omic research and scientific discoveries. The center’s innovative investigations hold a transformative potential to predict, prevent, treat and cure diseases using individualized medicine approaches. Here’s a look back at 10 (of many) of Mayo Clinic’s influential precision medicine research […]
Tags: center for individualized medicine, gene sequencing, genomic medicine, individualized medicine, medical research
December 22, 2022
Genetic counseling after cancer diagnosis
By Susan Murphy
By Cynthia Weiss DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I was diagnosed with ovarian cancer two months ago. My oncologist recommended that I undergo genetic testing as part of the treatment plan. Why is this recommended since I already have cancer? What is the benefit of testing? And what information will it provide? ANSWER: Genetic counseling can be an important part […]
Tags: center for individualized medicine, DNA Testing, gene sequencing, Genetics, genomics, personalized medicine