genomics research

FDA approves new skin cancer drug first tested in Arizona by Sco...

EurekAlert! - Cancer  Tue, 01/31/2012 - 23:00

(The Translational Genomics Research Institute) A new skin cancer drug tested for the first time in the world five years ago at the Virginia G.

Piper Cancer Center at Scottsdale Healthcare just received expedited approval by the US Food and Drug Administration, a remarkable accomplishment in new drug development.


 

TGen-NAU professor leads national panel in precedent-setting pol...

EurekAlert! - Infectious and Emerging Diseases  Tue, 01/31/2012 - 23:00

(The Translational Genomics Research Institute) The US National Science Advisory Board for Biosecurity today published a precedent-setting policy statement warning about the "unusually high magnitude" risk from unrestricted publication of avian flu research.


 

TGen's Center for Proteomics selected as Waters Center of Innova...

EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health  Thu, 08/25/2011 - 22:00

(The Translational Genomics Research Institute) Waters Corporation today recognized the Center for Proteomics at the Translational Genomics Research Institute as a Waters Center of Innovation.

In particular, Waters recognized Dr. Konstantinos Petritis, Head of TGen's Center for Proteomics, and his team for their leadership in the research of proteomics and biomarker discovery and verification.


 

TGen presents lung cancer studies at Amsterdam conference

EurekAlert! - Cancer  Wed, 07/06/2011 - 22:00

(The Translational Genomics Research Institute) The Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen) is presenting two key studies, including one today, at the 14th World Conference on Lung Cancer, July 3-7 in Amsterdam.


 

First whole-genome lung cancer study by TGen and Virginia G. Pip...

EurekAlert! - Cancer  Tue, 07/05/2011 - 22:00

(The Translational Genomics Research Institute) A first-of-its-kind study of a patient with lung cancer who never smoked will be presented today by TGen and the Virginia G.

Piper Cancer Center at Scottsdale Healthcare at the 14th World Conference on Lung Cancer, July 3-7 in Amsterdam.


 

TGen/VARI president Dr. Jeffrey Trent appointed Foreign Trade Co...

EurekAlert! - Cancer  Thu, 05/19/2011 - 22:00

(The Translational Genomics Research Institute) Dr. Jeffrey M. Trent, F.A.C.M.G., a nationally recognized leader in the science of genetics related to cancer, has been appointed Foreign Trade Counselor of Luxembourg in the United States.


 

Sale of sports car benefits TGen cancer fund named for Jackson f...

EurekAlert! - Cancer  Thu, 03/24/2011 - 22:00

(The Translational Genomics Research Institute) The Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction in Scottsdale raised more than $250,000 for TGen cancer research, mostly through the sale -- and resale -- of a special 1993 Chevrolet Corvette coupe.


 

Patients are willing to undergo multiple tests for new cancer tr...

EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health  Thu, 03/03/2011 - 23:00

(The Translational Genomics Research Institute) Cancer patients are willing to undergo many tests to receive advanced experimental treatment in clinical trials, according to a new study by Mayo Clinic, Scottsdale Healthcare and the Translational Genomics Research Institute.


 

TGen and Genomic Health Inc. discover genes affecting cancer dru...

EurekAlert! - Cancer  Wed, 01/12/2011 - 23:00

(The Translational Genomics Research Institute) Genomic research could help doctors better target a drug widely used to treat colorectal cancer patients, according to a study by Genomic Health Inc. and the Translational Genomics Research Institute.


 

American Society of Human Genetics to host 60th Annual Meeting i...

EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health  Tue, 09/07/2010 - 22:00

(American Society of Human Genetics) The world’s top scientists and clinicians in the human genetics field will gather in Washington, D.C., to present their latest research findings at the 60th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Human Genetics, from Tuesday, November 2, through Saturday, November 6, 2010, at the Walter E.

Washington Convention Center. Register to attend the ASHG 2010 meeting, which will provide press attendees with significant information about cutting-edge developments in human genetics and genomics research.