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This weekly update provides information about the impact of human genomic research on disease prevention & population health. |
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NIH's National Cancer Institute solicits proposals from researchers for projects on comparative effectiveness research in genomic and personalized medicine. Deadline for proposals: May 27, 2009. Access the funding announcement. (46.03 KB) Read other public health genomics priorities. |
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CDC's Office of Public Health Genomics is looking for a health scientist to design, oversee, implement, and conduct major scientific surveys/studies or projects to identify and solve public health problems. For more information about the position, click on the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services web site and enter the vacancy number (HHS-CDC-T2-2009-0557 for current employees or HHS-CDC-D2-2009-0230 for non-federal applicants). Deadline to apply: May 6, 2009. |
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NIH's National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) invites comments in the second phase of its long-range planning process, to help answer questions posed in the white papers developed in the first planning phase. Deadline: June 30, 2009. |
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The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) seeks public comment on proposed regulations implementing Genetic Information Non-Discrimination Act (GINA). Deadline: May 1, 2009. Read the press release. |
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The Secretary's Advisory Committee on Genetics, Health, and Society (SACGHS) requests public comment on draft report on gene patents and licensing practices and their impact on patient access to genetic tests. Deadline: May 15, 2009. Read more. |
- The following are headlines from on-line news articles published during the past week.
- The headlines and lead sentence are exactly as they appear in the popular press & do not necessarily reflect the opinions or recommendations of CDC.
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Cancer |
Prostate cancer translational research results highlighted at Amsterdam meeting, Medical News Today, April 30 |
Gene alterations associated with response to anthracycline therapy for breast cancer, EurekAlert, April 28 |
Genetic marker may ID head, throat cancer, UPI.com, April 29 |
Can cancer be inherited, Obesity Diseases, April 25 |
Screening identifies 25 cancers, BBC News, April 29 |
Discovery of common genetic variation associated with colorectal cancer, News-Medical.Net, April 25 |
Ethical, Legal and Social Issues (ELSI) |
Ban on direct-to-consumer genetic tests in Germany, PHG Foundation, April 28 |
Genome work opens door to hope, hard issues, Argus Leader, April 25 |
Study shows awareness about premarital screenings lacking, Arab News, April 26 |
Health plans cite multiple problems with genetic information non-discrimination act, ..., AIS Health, April 24 |
Genetic Testing |
GPs warned over genetic testing kits, Healthcare Republic, April 30 |
DIY test facilities 'cutting out GPs', Healthcare Republic, April 24 |
DNA test can help predict severity of scoliosis, Orlando Sentinel, April 30 |
Tay-Sachs screening a must for Jewish couples prior to marriage, Associated Content, April 24 |
Personal DNA kits make their way over-the-counter, San Diego Business Journal, April 27 |
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H1N1 Influenza |
Feds drop 'swine flu,' for 'H1N1 flu', USA Today, April 30 |
Following swine flu online, Technology Review, April 28 |
Hunting for clues in the swine flu genetic code, Technology Review, April 29 |
The naming of swine flu, a curious matter, The New York Times, April 28 |
TGen helps test for swine flu in Arizona, EVliving.com, April 29 |
Research team cracks genetic code of virus, The Australian, April 28 |
Other News |
Re-awakening old genes to help in the fight against HIV, Medical News Today, April 30 |
Quest Diagnostics discovers new genetic mutations affecting cystic fibrosis screening, PRNewswire, April 27 |
Fourth Annual DNA Day essay contest supporting genetics education efforts, Medical News Today, April 29 |
SUMO protein guides chromatin remodeler to suppress genes, News-Medical.Net, April 27 |
Gene-laden bubbles grow new blood vessels, Science Daily, April 29 |
UNC center leads fight against genetic disease, The News & Observer, April 26 |
Tiny differences in our genes help shed light on the big picture of human history, EurekAlert, April 29 |
Genome work opens door to hope, hard issues, Argus Leader, April 25 |
Microsoft aims to help scientists move past Excel, make sense of gene data overload, Xconomy, April 28 |
New hope for genetic disorder, The Times of India, April 25 |
Autoantibodies may be created in response to bacterial DNA, News-Medical.Net, April 27 |
First evidence for DNA-based vaccination against chronic hepatitis C, Medical News Today, April 24 |
Cystic Fibrosis testing: Next steps, Science Daily, April 27 |
New centers begin recruiting for national children’s study, NIH News, April 24 |
Experts identify genes linked to chronic diseases, Reuters Health, April 27 |
PAI-1 gene could be important biomarker of risk in patients with severe pneumonia, Medical News Today, April 24 |
Genetics fuels new initiatives, The JHY Gazette, April 27 |
Researchers find possible genetic link for pelvic floor disorders, EurekAlert, April 23 |
The Personal Genome Project deploys Isilon IQ Storage to transform genomic research, StreetInsider.com, April 27 |
Two-pronged model could help foil tough cystic fibrosis infections, Darmourth Medical School, April 23 |
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Pharmacogenetics of vitamin K antagonists: useful or hype?
Lippi G, et al.
Clin Chem Lab Med 2009;47(5):503-15
Genetics and visceral leishmaniasis: of mice and man
Blackwell JM, et al.
Parasite Immunol 2009 May;31(5):254-66
Vitamin D and tuberculosis
Chocano-Bedoya P & Ronnenberg AG
Nutr Rev 2009 May;67(5):289-93
Thymidylate synthase gene variations: predictive and prognostic markers
Lurje G, et al.
Mol Cancer Ther 2009 Apr
Comparison of identical single nucleotide polymorphisms genotyped by the GeneChip Targeted Genotyping 25K, Affymetrix 500K and Illumina 550K platforms
Kim KK, et al.
Genomics 2009 Apr
When Family Means More (or Less) Than Genetics: The Intersection of Culture, Family, and Genomics
McGrath BB & Edwards KL
J Transcult Nurs 2009 Apr
Improving Power for Testing Genetic Association in Case-Control Studies by Reducing the Alternative Space
Joo J, et al.
Biometrics 2009 Apr
What have the 'omics done for endometriosis?
Siristatidis CS
Med Sci Monit 2009 May;15(5):RA116-23
The genetics of Schizophrenia
Bertolino A & Blasi G
Neuroscience 2009 Apr
KRAS Mutations and Susceptibility to Cetuximab and Panitumumab in Colorectal Cancer
Jimeno A, et al.
Cancer J 2009 Mar-2009 Apr;15(2):110-3
The Genetics of Cervical Artery Dissection. A Systematic Review
Debette S & Markus HS
Stroke 2009 Apr
Role of genetic polymorphisms and ovarian cancer susceptibility
Fasching PA, et al.
Mol Oncol 2009 Apr;3(2):171-81
The contribution of BRCA1 and BRCA2 to ovarian cancer
Ramus SJ & Gayther SA
Mol Oncol 2009 Apr;3(2):138-50
Hereditary ovarian carcinoma: heterogeneity, molecular genetics, pathology, and management
Lynch HT, et al.
Mol Oncol 2009 Apr;3(2):97-137
Evidence suggesting a genetic contribution to kidney stone in northeastern Thai population
Sritippayawan S, et al.
Urol Res 2009 Apr
Lung cancer susceptibility model based on age, family history and genetic variants
Young RP, et al.
PLoS ONE 2009;4(4):e5302
Family history of various cancers and pancreatic cancer mortality in a large cohort
Jacobs EJ, et al.
Cancer Causes Control 2009 Apr
Family history of diabetes and clinical characteristics in Greek subjects with type 2 diabetes
Papazafiropoulou A, et al.
BMC Endocr Disord 2009 Apr;9(1):12
Efficiency of CYP2C9 Genetic Test Representation for Automated Pharmacogenetic Decision Support
Deshmukh VG, et al.
Methods Inf Med 2009 Mar;48(3)
Primary care providers' willingness to recommend BRCA1/2 testing to adolescents
O'Neill SC, et al.
Fam Cancer 2009 Apr
A genetic diagnosis of HNF1A diabetes alters treatment and improves glycaemic control in the majority of insulin-treated patients
Shepherd M, et al.
Diabet Med 2009 Apr;26(4):437-41
Genome-wide association study of electrocardiographic conduction measures in an isolated founder population: Kosrae
Smith JG, et al.
Heart Rhythm 2009 May;6(5):634-41
Conditional linkage and genome-wide association studies identify UGT1A1 as a major gene for anti-atherogenic serum bilirubin levels-The Framingham Heart Study
Lin JP, et al.
Atherosclerosis 2009 Mar
Genome-wide association studies reach hepatology
Karlsen TH
J Hepatol 2009 Mar
A large-scale genome-wide association study of Asian populations uncovers genetic factors influencing eight quantitative traits
Cho YS, et al.
Nat Genet 2009 May;41(5):527-34
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