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

The Biomarkers Consortium

This groundbreaking initiative expands the science of personalized 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

Grand Challenges in Global Health

Funded by the 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.

Program

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.

Programs in Development

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.

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.