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Rady Children’s Exploring Drone Delivery of Genomic Samples to Lab

by Fred Pennic 01/23/2020 Leave a Comment

UPS Will Use Drones to Deliver Medical Samples

- Deloitte and Rady’s Children’s Institute for Genomic Medicine (RCIGM) announced an innovative new project to explore the use of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) known as drones to deliver genomic samples to the laboratory.- This approach seeks to cut down on ground traffic delays by flying genomic testing specimens to the lab, cutting the time needed to get results back to acutely ill babies and children.- The project is in the planning stages; Deloitte and RCIGM are working in coordination
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Health Data Privacy: Why Eroding Public Trust Harms Medical Research

by Scott Kahn, Ph.D, Chief Information Officer at LunaPBC 01/08/2020 Leave a Comment

Healthcare Data Privacy: Why Eroding Public Trust Harms Medical Research

Scott Kahn, Ph.D, Chief Information Officer at LunaPBC Using Data Privacy to Empower Health Research The importance of data security and data privacy policies have recently come under scrutiny due to revelations around Google’s Project Nightingale. The initiative with Ascension, the nation’s largest nonprofit health system, granted Google access to medical records of more than 50 million individuals in 21 states and may hinder the trajectory of health discovery by eroding “consumer”
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Shriners Hospitals for Children Launches New Genomics Institute to Advance Precision Medicine

by Jasmine Pennic 10/31/2019 Leave a Comment

Shriners Hospitals for Children Expands Implementation of Tonic Health’s Mobile Patient Survey Platform

- Shriners Hospitals for Children establishes new genomics institute to advance precision medicine in partnership with Genome Medical to return actionable genetic findings for pediatric patients. - Genomics Institute at Shriners Hospitals will offer genetic sequencing to patients at its 22 hospitals and outpatient locations in North America and from its international network of outreach clinics.Shriners Hospitals for Children is teaming up with Genome Medical to ensure that pediatric patients
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UIUC, Infosys Form Strategic Partnership to Develop Precision Medicine Solutions

by Jasmine Pennic 08/26/2019 Leave a Comment

UIUC, Infosys Form Strategic Partnership to Develop Precision Medicine Solutions

The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) and Infosys, a provider of next-generation digital services and consulting has formed a strategic partnership to develop precision medicine solutions. As part of the strategic partnership, Infosys becomes a member of the Center for Computational Biotechnology and Genomic Medicine (CCBGM). Precision Medicine Strategic Partnership DetailsThe adoption of precision medicine solutions by healthcare companies has significant benefits, including
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Telegenomics Company Genome Medical Nabs $23M to Bring Genomic Medicine to Everyday Care

by Fred Pennic 06/12/2019 Leave a Comment

Genome Medical

Genome Medical, a leading nationwide telegenomics company providing genomic-based medicine, today announced that it has raised $23 million in Series B financing to accelerate the development of its technology and medical services which support patients, physicians and healthcare systems in all 50 states. The Series B round was led by Echo Health Ventures, a strategic collaboration of Cambia Health Solutions and Mosaic Health Solutions with additional new investors LRVHealth, Casdin
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Emedgene Lands $6M to Expand AI-Driven Genomics Interpretation Platform

by Jasmine Pennic 02/19/2019 Leave a Comment

Emedgene Lands $6M to Expand AI-Driven Genomics Interpretation Platform

Emedgene, a Palo Alto, CA-based artificial intelligence (AI) driven genomics interpretation platform, today announced it has raised $6 million in funding led by health-focused OliveTree Ventures. The company plans to utilize the latest round of funding to expand sales operations in the US. Emedgene's Genomics Intelligence Platform OverviewThis rise in genomics-based medicine is putting tremendous pressure on geneticists globally - who must analyze and interpret each test. It is a costly,
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Luna DNA Raises $4M for Community-owned Genomic and Medical Research Database

by Fred Pennic 05/09/2018 Leave a Comment

Luna DNA Raises $4M for Community-owned Genomic and Medical Research Database

Luna DNA, the first community-owned genomic and medical research database has raised $4 million in funding from lead investors Illumina Ventures and Arch Venture Partners. Additional investors include UK-based Bridgelink Capital; Seattle-based Hemisphere Ventures; and Dr. Aristides Patrinos, a former leader of the Human Genome Project and current advisor to Luna DNA. The startup plans to use the funds to support the next phase in creating Luna’s research platform and engaging a global community
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3 Major Trends That Will Transform Genomic Medicine

by Fred Pennic 05/26/2015 Leave a Comment

IBM Genomic Medicine

After the Human Genome Project was completed in 2003, early successes in genomic medicine fell short of the initial high expectations. But today, a potent mix of influences—including innovation in biology and technology, market demand and consumerism—is furthering an evolution that crosses industries. Healthcare providers can now personalize care plans thanks to lower sequencing costs that allow genomic data to be combined with electronic health data. Life sciences companies can develop
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