Seminar: Beyond the Medical: Genetic Testing for Social Traits
In traditional predictive genetic testing, single gene variants are analyzed to determine whether individuals are at high risk of developing disease. The vast majority of diseases, however, are polygenic—caused by many different genes. Polygenic risk scores (PRS) hold promise to predict risk for complex diseases like heart disease or diabetes by measuring the contribution of … Read more
In Vitro Neural Platforms Workshop
Friday Conference Center 100 Friday Center Drive, Chapel Hill, NC, United StatesAs the use of in vitro neural platforms like brain organoids and microtissues increases, there is a lack of general knowledge about the limitations of the platforms. Bioethicists and scientists may also have concerns about the implications of the use of these systems in clinical and nonclinical research. This workshop will facilitate a discussion of … Read more
Mini-Symposium- Cystic Fibrosis: Precision Treatment of a Rare Monogenic Disease
Join us for a virtual Mini-Symposium and Forum on Wednesday 4, 2023 from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm. This event is hosted by UNC Program for Precision Medicine in Health Care. Click here to register and receive Zoom link.
UNC Employee Appreciation Day 2023: PHGS Table!
Carolina Union 209 South Rd, Chapel Hill, NC, United StatesJoin the Division of Human Resources and Equal Opportunity and Compliance for Employee Appreciation Day on Friday, Oct. 20, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m, at the Pit and Carolina Union to enjoy a day of entertainment, games, music, lunch and some good old Tar Heel fun! Come visit the PPMH Precision Health Genetic Screening (PHGS) … Read more
University Research Week: UNC Open House Core Tours- GENYSIS Table!
Genetic Medicine Building (GMB) 120 Mason Farm Road, Chapel Hill, NC, United StatesThe Office of Research Technologies and Office of Sponsored Programs are coordinating tours and open houses for over 40 of UNC’s fantastic core facilities representing a wide breadth of technologies and services. Contact RCD@unc.edu for more info on available core services. **Registration is NOT required At this event, you will: Meet core directors and staff … Read more