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Why early participant engagement is now a top priority in genetic disease research

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The DNA of these so-called ‘genetic superheroes’ may contain clues about how to treat severe disease. The idea of ‘genetic superheroes’ and precision medicine is captivating for researchers, but the concept can be abstract and distant for participants. Giving participants something in return.

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Collaboration between AbbVie, Biogen and Pfizer creates world’s largest browsable resource linking rare protein-coding genetic variants to human health and disease

The Pharma Data

Managed by the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, the browser gives access to results from analyses of whole exome sequencing data from 300,000 UK Biobank research participants. AbbVie’s mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow.

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Biorepositories as a Guiding Resource for Research & Drug Discovery

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The power of leveraging clinical data to decipher disease mechanisms and fuel drug discovery has rapidly grown in the era of genomics and personalized medicine. Biobanks are used for the coordination of high-yield patient sample collection. Generation of strong research dataset cohorts must begin with high-quality clinical samples.

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WORLD’S LARGEST BROWSABLE RESOURCE LINKING RARE PROTEIN-CODING GENETIC VARIANTS TO HUMAN HEALTH AND DISEASE

The Pharma Data

Managed by the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, the browser gives access to results from analyses of whole exome sequencing data from 300,000 UK Biobank research participants. AbbVie’s mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow.

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Cryopreservation Bags and Freezing Bags – Current Scenario and Future Trends

Roots Analysis

Since the 1980s, there have been significant advancements in the cryopreservation techniques used for storing stem cells, particularly hematopoietic stem cells and embryonic stem cells, which are essential in various medical applications, including regenerative medicine and biobanking.

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Cryomacs Freezing Bags – A Critical Component in the Successful Delivery of Biological Samples and Therapies

Roots Analysis

While some biobanks ( especially non-clinical ones ) use mechanical freezers for storage, liquid nitrogen is one of the most reliable cryostorage mediums. Due to the infrastructure available for processing, freezing and storing of these container systems, blood bags are the preferred container for cell therapy biopreservation.

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Evotec SE Reports Results For the First Nine Months 2020 and Provides Corporate Update

The Pharma Data

. EVT EXECUTE & EVT INNOVATE – MULTIMODALITY AND INTEGRATED PLATFORM SET FOR GROWTH IN DATA DRIVEN PRECISION MEDICINE. Access to QUOD biobank to expand patient database into liver disease. Multiple new and extended drug discovery and development agreements. CORPORATE.