Items Tagged ‘genomic medicine’
September 12, 2023
New Mayo Clinic individualized medicine leader on a quest to bring cutting-edge medicine to all
By Susan Murphy 
As a pulmonologist and genomic scientist, Victor Ortega, M.D., Ph.D., is leading a charge to breathe new life into precision medicine advancements. His mission is rooted in a deep commitment to health equities and inspired by his grandmother. “My grandmother died of asthma, and that should not have happened. She was Puerto Rican like me, […]
Tags: Biomedical research, center for individualized medicine, Dr. Victor Ortega, genomic medicine
August 10, 2023
Mayo Clinic ‘mini-brain’ study reveals possible key link to autism spectrum disorder
By Susan Murphy
Using human “mini-brain” models known as organoids, Mayo Clinic and Yale University scientists have discovered that the roots of autism spectrum disorder may be associated with an imbalance of specific neurons that play a critical role in how the brain communicates and functions. The specific cells are known as excitatory cortical neurons. The new study […]
Tags: Alexej Abyzov, autism, Biomedical research, center for individualized medicine, genomic medicine, organoids
August 1, 2023
2023 Gerstner Awardee to investigate individualized treatment strategy for follicular lymphoma
By Susan Murphy
Patrizia Mondello, M.D., Ph.D., M.Sc., a physician-scientist in Mayo Clinic’s Department of Hematology, is a recipient of the annual 2023 Gerstner Family Career Development Award from the Mayo Clinic Center for Individualized Medicine. The competitive awards advance innovative research to predict, prevent, treat, and cure diseases using individualized medicine. Inspired by a 20-year-old woman named […]
Tags: Biomedical research, center for individualized medicine, genomic medicine
July 21, 2023
In a pilot study of 165 people, Mayo Clinic researchers looked at the effectiveness of two different approaches to weight loss: a standard lifestyle intervention and individualized therapy. The standard lifestyle intervention included a reduced diet, exercise and behavior therapy. The individualized approach was based on phenotypes and included different interventions depending on the person’s […]
Tags: Biomedical research, center for individualized medicine, Dr. Andres Acosta, genomic medicine, mayo clinic
July 18, 2023
New Podcast: ‘Xenotransplantation and Regenerative Therapeutics’
July 12, Episode 11: ‘Xenotransplantation and Regenerative Therapeutics What if we could replace diseased or damaged organs and other body parts with new lab-created versions? How might transplanting tissue from other species help the critical shortage of human transplant organs? Tune in as Cathy Wurzer, a broadcast journalist from Minnesota Public Radio interviews two noted […]
Tags: center for individualized medicine, genomic medicine, mayo clinic
June 8, 2023
Pharmacists play key role in clinical research
By Gerri Kelly
When people think of a pharmacist, they usually think of someone dispensing medication. Pharmacists do fill prescriptions, but there’s another type of pharmacist who plays a vital role in clinical research. The research pharmacist is skilled in making the clinical trial part of drug development possible. Indeed, research pharmacists are part of multidisciplinary teams that […]
Tags: center for individualized medicine, genomic medicine, personalized medicine
June 1, 2023
Mayo’s Individualizing Medicine Conference highlights innovative new era of health care
By Susan Murphy
Health care is experiencing a trailblazing phase of innovation, with individualized medicine at the forefront. The driving forces behind the transformation are technological advancements, omics discoveries and the emergence of direct-to-patient clinical trials. “We’re really moving into an exciting new era where we’re increasingly designing therapeutics specific for individual patients, expanding access and truly impacting […]
Tags: Biomedical research, center for individualized medicine, Genetics, genomic medicine
March 22, 2023
New podcast: ‘Molecular Virology and Novel Therapeutics’
Looking for a new podcast for your commute or workout? Check out the latest episode of Mayo Clinic’s new podcast: “The Pursuit of Precision: The Science Advancing Individualized Medicine.” March 22, Episode 3: ‘Molecular Virology and Novel Therapeutics’ What are the challenges of dealing with viruses like COVID-19? Cathy Wurzer, a broadcast journalist from Minnesota Public […]
Tags: center for individualized medicine, genomic medicine, genomics, individualized medicine, mayo clinic, personalized medicine
March 21, 2023
A big step forward, bringing DNA sequencing data to routine patient care
In 2020, the Mayo Clinic Center for Individualized Medicine set out to create a library of genomic sequencing data of 100,000 consented Mayo Clinic participants by the end of 2024 to advance research and improve patient care. The genomic sequencing study is a year ahead of the plan — reaching over 71,000 participants. “This is […]
Tags: center for individualized medicine, gene sequencing, genomic medicine, mayo clinic
March 6, 2023
Unique Mayo team helping to move ‘omics’ science forward to transform patient care
By Susan Murphy
Behind the front lines of Mayo Clinic researchers who are working to cure cancer and other diseases with “omics” data is a specialized team of translational science experts helping to push these intensive experiments across the finish line. One of these translational clinical scientists is Jan Egan, Ph.D., in Mayo Clinic’s Center for Individualized Medicine […]
Tags: Biomedical research, center for individualized medicine, Genetics, genomic medicine, medical research