Genetics

Genetics

With the sequencing of the human genome in 2003, genetics has become one of the most exciting fields in medicine, and research is expanding exponentially. Interventions and therapies customized to individual patients will be among the most striking outcomes.

Key Initiatives, Research Partners

The Biomarkers Consortium

This groundbreaking initiative expands the science of targeted medicine. The study of biomarkers creates the potential to individualize medical treatment by determining how a drug works in the body and identifying patients likely to respond to targeted medicines and therapies.

Key Initiatives, Research Partners

Grand Challenges in Global Health

Funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Grand Challenges in Global Health encompasses 43 project across 33 countries, working toward scientific breakthroughs to prevent, treat and cure diseases that kill millions each year.

Key Initiatives, Research Partners

MAL-ED: A Global Network for the Study of Malnutrition and Enteric Diseases

Poor nutrition is linked to more than half of all child deaths worldwide. This initiative, funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, draws together an international group of scientific investigators to study the inter-relationship between enteric infections and malnutrition to reduce its devastating effects.

Completed Programs, Past Programs

Alzheimer's Disease Neuroimaging Initiative (ADNI)

First described more than 100 years ago, Alzheimer’s disease (AD) has no cure or lasting, effective treatment. Currently, more than 5 million people in the United States suffer from it and its incidence is projected to increase dramatically over the next 20 years.

Completed Programs, Past Programs

Genetic Association Information Network (GAIN)

In 2007, the Genetic Association Information Network (GAIN) completed an ambitious program to genotype existing research studies in six major common diseases, and combine the results with clinical data to create a significant new resource for genetic researchers.

Completed Programs, Past Programs

Mutational Analysis of the Melanoma Genome

Melanoma is the most aggressive form of skin cancer. In 2009, there were nearly 69,000 estimated new cases of melanoma in the United States.

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