Patti Dickson
@pattidickson.bsky.social
Medical geneticist, mom, wife. Researching lysosomal diseases. Division Chief at Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri. UDN, IGVF, PE-CGS, GIC, COMBINE. Opinions, likes, and follows do not represent WashU
Our paper is out in @jci.org! Congratulations to Steven Le for outstanding work as always, Al Sorensen, Gianna Jewthurst, Soila Sukupolvi, Grant Austin, Raj Doray, and Jon Cooper @battenpsdl.bsky.social
Reduced heparan sulfate levels in cerebrospinal fluid reflect brain neuron correction in Sanfilippo B mice
Patricia I. Dickson @pattidickson.bsky.social & team report on a biomarker in spinal fluid that reflects brain disease in a rare genetic disorder: www.jci.org/articles/vie...
Patricia I. Dickson @pattidickson.bsky.social & team report on a biomarker in spinal fluid that reflects brain disease in a rare genetic disorder: www.jci.org/articles/vie...
November 28, 2025 at 7:57 PM
Our paper is out in @jci.org! Congratulations to Steven Le for outstanding work as always, Al Sorensen, Gianna Jewthurst, Soila Sukupolvi, Grant Austin, Raj Doray, and Jon Cooper @battenpsdl.bsky.social
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Lead the next conversation in #HumanGenetics! Submit a proposal for Featured Symposia or an Interactive Workshop for the chance to redefine discussions on model organisms, clinical care, ethical AI, & more. Help shape what’s next—Submit by Jan 20, 2026: https://www.ashg.org/annual-meeting-2026/
November 20, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Lead the next conversation in #HumanGenetics! Submit a proposal for Featured Symposia or an Interactive Workshop for the chance to redefine discussions on model organisms, clinical care, ethical AI, & more. Help shape what’s next—Submit by Jan 20, 2026: https://www.ashg.org/annual-meeting-2026/
It's so fun to be at a genetics meeting and overhear people saying the stuff that people usually look at you funny for when you say it in the regular world #ASHG25
October 17, 2025 at 7:04 PM
It's so fun to be at a genetics meeting and overhear people saying the stuff that people usually look at you funny for when you say it in the regular world #ASHG25
It is important to remember that headlines are chosen by the editor, not the journalist or columnist. They can color your perception of the article, especially if you don't read past the headline into the article's text.
September 11, 2025 at 5:31 PM
It is important to remember that headlines are chosen by the editor, not the journalist or columnist. They can color your perception of the article, especially if you don't read past the headline into the article's text.
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🚨Last chance alert: Reduced #ASHG25 rates end tomorrow at 5 PM U.S. ET! Your registration connects you with thousands of #humangenetics and genomics professionals worldwide, sparking collaborations, insights, & unforgettable experiences. Save now: meetings.ashg.org/event/ASHG25... #ASHG
September 8, 2025 at 8:59 PM
🚨Last chance alert: Reduced #ASHG25 rates end tomorrow at 5 PM U.S. ET! Your registration connects you with thousands of #humangenetics and genomics professionals worldwide, sparking collaborations, insights, & unforgettable experiences. Save now: meetings.ashg.org/event/ASHG25... #ASHG
Please don't tell trainees not to study rare diseases, because it lacks prestige or funding. First, it isn't true, and I and many others have built successful careers studying rare diseases. Second, it's incredibly rewarding, and if they are passionate about it, that is going to propel them (cont)
August 15, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Please don't tell trainees not to study rare diseases, because it lacks prestige or funding. First, it isn't true, and I and many others have built successful careers studying rare diseases. Second, it's incredibly rewarding, and if they are passionate about it, that is going to propel them (cont)
The NIH just canceled the July 7 deadline for the U54 Rare Disease Clinical Research Consortia applications (RDCRN). Notice still lists the October submission due date.
June 17, 2025 at 7:49 PM
The NIH just canceled the July 7 deadline for the U54 Rare Disease Clinical Research Consortia applications (RDCRN). Notice still lists the October submission due date.
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🎊Good news—you’ve got a bit of extra time to submit your abstract for #ASHG25!
New deadline: June 10, 5 PM U.S. ET
Take this extra time to:
✔️ Refine your content
✔️ Review submission guidelines
✔️ Hit “submit” with confidence
Submit today: www.ashg.org/meetings/202... #ASHG #HumanGenetics
New deadline: June 10, 5 PM U.S. ET
Take this extra time to:
✔️ Refine your content
✔️ Review submission guidelines
✔️ Hit “submit” with confidence
Submit today: www.ashg.org/meetings/202... #ASHG #HumanGenetics
June 9, 2025 at 4:44 PM
🎊Good news—you’ve got a bit of extra time to submit your abstract for #ASHG25!
New deadline: June 10, 5 PM U.S. ET
Take this extra time to:
✔️ Refine your content
✔️ Review submission guidelines
✔️ Hit “submit” with confidence
Submit today: www.ashg.org/meetings/202... #ASHG #HumanGenetics
New deadline: June 10, 5 PM U.S. ET
Take this extra time to:
✔️ Refine your content
✔️ Review submission guidelines
✔️ Hit “submit” with confidence
Submit today: www.ashg.org/meetings/202... #ASHG #HumanGenetics
The new RDCRN U54 NOFO is out. I received it from my grants office as a pdf. No idea whether or where it is posted.
June 5, 2025 at 9:28 PM
The new RDCRN U54 NOFO is out. I received it from my grants office as a pdf. No idea whether or where it is posted.
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How long does it take to diagnose MLD?
New data show the median delay is over 2 years. Most kids already show significant neuro decline before diagnosis.
doi.org/10.1002/jimd.70049
#MLD #RareDisease #JIMD #MetabolicMedicine
New data show the median delay is over 2 years. Most kids already show significant neuro decline before diagnosis.
doi.org/10.1002/jimd.70049
#MLD #RareDisease #JIMD #MetabolicMedicine
June 4, 2025 at 10:51 AM
How long does it take to diagnose MLD?
New data show the median delay is over 2 years. Most kids already show significant neuro decline before diagnosis.
doi.org/10.1002/jimd.70049
#MLD #RareDisease #JIMD #MetabolicMedicine
New data show the median delay is over 2 years. Most kids already show significant neuro decline before diagnosis.
doi.org/10.1002/jimd.70049
#MLD #RareDisease #JIMD #MetabolicMedicine
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HEY!
The countdown is on—abstract submissions for #ASHG25 close in 11 days!
🔬 Share your research.
🤝 Build your network.
✨ Inspire your field.
🗓️ Submit now: www.ashg.org/meetings/202...
#ASHG #HumanGenetics
The countdown is on—abstract submissions for #ASHG25 close in 11 days!
🔬 Share your research.
🤝 Build your network.
✨ Inspire your field.
🗓️ Submit now: www.ashg.org/meetings/202...
#ASHG #HumanGenetics
May 29, 2025 at 7:16 PM
HEY!
The countdown is on—abstract submissions for #ASHG25 close in 11 days!
🔬 Share your research.
🤝 Build your network.
✨ Inspire your field.
🗓️ Submit now: www.ashg.org/meetings/202...
#ASHG #HumanGenetics
The countdown is on—abstract submissions for #ASHG25 close in 11 days!
🔬 Share your research.
🤝 Build your network.
✨ Inspire your field.
🗓️ Submit now: www.ashg.org/meetings/202...
#ASHG #HumanGenetics
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It's that time of year! Submit your fabulous 🧬 science for #ASHG25 in Boston! ABSTRACTS DUE 🗓️ JUNE 9! We'd love to see you there @geneticssociety.bsky.social
Submit your science and remind your friends to do the same!
www.ashg.org/meetings/202...
Submit your science and remind your friends to do the same!
www.ashg.org/meetings/202...
Abstracts
Abstract submission for ASHG 2025. We encourage you to submit your latest research on human genetics and genomics for programming at the ASHG 2025 Annual Meeting.
www.ashg.org
May 27, 2025 at 2:23 PM
It's that time of year! Submit your fabulous 🧬 science for #ASHG25 in Boston! ABSTRACTS DUE 🗓️ JUNE 9! We'd love to see you there @geneticssociety.bsky.social
Submit your science and remind your friends to do the same!
www.ashg.org/meetings/202...
Submit your science and remind your friends to do the same!
www.ashg.org/meetings/202...
I wish people would stop referring to the state and local tax deduction as "SALT." People don't understand that's what you are talking about, and they would care more if they did.
May 21, 2025 at 2:30 PM
I wish people would stop referring to the state and local tax deduction as "SALT." People don't understand that's what you are talking about, and they would care more if they did.
Today is MPS awareness day. MPS refers to the genetic disorder mucopolysaccharidosis and includes Hurler, Hunter, Sanfilippo, Morquio, Maroteaux-Lamy, and Sly syndromes.
May 15, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Today is MPS awareness day. MPS refers to the genetic disorder mucopolysaccharidosis and includes Hurler, Hunter, Sanfilippo, Morquio, Maroteaux-Lamy, and Sly syndromes.
I liked Energy Star. Energy Star wasn't hurting anybody. Why can't we keep Energy Star?
May 6, 2025 at 10:11 PM
I liked Energy Star. Energy Star wasn't hurting anybody. Why can't we keep Energy Star?
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ASHG is concerned about the research cuts in the proposed U.S. FY26 budget, forecasting substantial reductions to the NIH and other agencies. We urge the U.S. Congress to reject this proposal and maintain support for life-saving biomedical research. Read More: www.ashg.org/publications... #ASHG
May 2, 2025 at 8:50 PM
ASHG is concerned about the research cuts in the proposed U.S. FY26 budget, forecasting substantial reductions to the NIH and other agencies. We urge the U.S. Congress to reject this proposal and maintain support for life-saving biomedical research. Read More: www.ashg.org/publications... #ASHG
At the ASCI meeting in Chicago, where I heard a superb talk from Svetlana Mojsov. It doesn't surprise me at all that she had to fight for recognition and credit. 1/2 www.science.org/content/arti...
Her work paved the way for blockbuster obesity drugs. Now, she’s fighting for recognition
Svetlana Mojsov helped discover the hormone GLP-1. Why has she been excluded from its history?
www.science.org
April 26, 2025 at 7:11 PM
At the ASCI meeting in Chicago, where I heard a superb talk from Svetlana Mojsov. It doesn't surprise me at all that she had to fight for recognition and credit. 1/2 www.science.org/content/arti...
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ACMG celebrates #DNADay25 with our members who are turning genetic & genomic discoveries into improved patient care & stronger public health. Learn more about the Human Genome Project’s completion and the discovery of the double helix: bit.ly/3K74PBB
April 25, 2025 at 1:57 PM
ACMG celebrates #DNADay25 with our members who are turning genetic & genomic discoveries into improved patient care & stronger public health. Learn more about the Human Genome Project’s completion and the discovery of the double helix: bit.ly/3K74PBB
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🎉Happy #DNADay!🧬Today we celebrate the amazing impact of genetics on science, health & society by answering your questions on AI + genetic testing. Plus, we're celebrating our #DNADay25 Essay Contest winners at noon! 🏆👏 Join the convo here: redd.it/1k7i3t1 #ASHG #HumanGenetics
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April 25, 2025 at 2:26 PM
🎉Happy #DNADay!🧬Today we celebrate the amazing impact of genetics on science, health & society by answering your questions on AI + genetic testing. Plus, we're celebrating our #DNADay25 Essay Contest winners at noon! 🏆👏 Join the convo here: redd.it/1k7i3t1 #ASHG #HumanGenetics
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Join us tomorrow for a full day event to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Department of Genetics at WashU Medicine! View full list of speakers and program details here: genetics.wustl.edu/department-o...
Department of Genetics 50th Anniversary Symposium - Genetics
The Department of Genetics is pleased to present our 50th Anniversary Symposium! This event celebrates the history, people and scientific community here at the WashU Medicine Department of Genetics. P...
genetics.wustl.edu
April 23, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Join us tomorrow for a full day event to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Department of Genetics at WashU Medicine! View full list of speakers and program details here: genetics.wustl.edu/department-o...
GeneReviews is an incredibly valuable clinical resource. I can't think of a clinic I staffed where I did not use it.
🚨Apparently GeneReviews is now being told to "prove their value" by the end of the week to the US government. They need letters of support sent to the Univ. of Washington editors: editor2@uw.edu.🚨
@geneticssociety.bsky.social -- are you aware and mobilizing your membership?
#genechat
@geneticssociety.bsky.social -- are you aware and mobilizing your membership?
#genechat
April 8, 2025 at 6:34 PM
GeneReviews is an incredibly valuable clinical resource. I can't think of a clinic I staffed where I did not use it.
I changed my profile picture from my face to not a face, because I was getting followed by suspicious accounts that appear to follow only or mostly accounts with female faces as their profile pics. If this does not solve the issue, the next step will be changing my handle.
March 31, 2025 at 2:43 PM
I changed my profile picture from my face to not a face, because I was getting followed by suspicious accounts that appear to follow only or mostly accounts with female faces as their profile pics. If this does not solve the issue, the next step will be changing my handle.
I am extremely sad to learn that Peter Marks is departing FDA. He has been such a tremendous advocate for genetic therapies and rare diseases, helping the community chart a path forwards in this difficult space. The rare disease community will feel his loss at FDA.
March 29, 2025 at 2:52 AM
I am extremely sad to learn that Peter Marks is departing FDA. He has been such a tremendous advocate for genetic therapies and rare diseases, helping the community chart a path forwards in this difficult space. The rare disease community will feel his loss at FDA.
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Washington University-led research shows a small group of participants in an Alzheimer’s study experienced a significant delay in the onset of symptoms.
St. Louis study shows that drug may prevent Alzheimer’s. NIH slowdowns threaten future research
Washington University-led research shows a small group of participants in an Alzheimer’s study experienced a significant delay in the onset of symptoms.
www.stltoday.com
March 20, 2025 at 11:45 AM
Washington University-led research shows a small group of participants in an Alzheimer’s study experienced a significant delay in the onset of symptoms.