Penn Neurodegeneration Genomics Center
@pngc.bsky.social
We study the genetics of Alzheimer’s Disease through genotyping and sequencing technologies
Check out our most recent publications and blog ⬇️
https://www.penn-ngc.org/
Check out our most recent publications and blog ⬇️
https://www.penn-ngc.org/
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This study from UMASS explores tufts university explores how HSV – 1 might be linked to genetic risk factors for Dementia
#dementia #genesky
#dementia #genesky
Using lab-grown human mini-brains, scientists find links between head trauma, herpes, and Alzheimer’s
Research published Tuesday is the first to connect the dots between a common herpes virus, head injury, and Alzheimer's.
www.statnews.com
April 29, 2025 at 6:33 PM
This study from UMASS explores tufts university explores how HSV – 1 might be linked to genetic risk factors for Dementia
#dementia #genesky
#dementia #genesky
Using lab-grown human mini-brains, scientists find links between head trauma, herpes, and Alzheimer’s
Research published Tuesday is the first to connect the dots between a common herpes virus, head injury, and Alzheimer's.
www.statnews.com
April 29, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Investigators from Mass Gen Brigham have conducted a multi-ancestry, whole genome sequencing association study of Alzheimer’s disease and found evidence for 16 NEW susceptibility genes in underrepresented groups
#genesky
#genesky
Researchers Discover 16 New Alzheimer’s Disease Susceptibility Genes | Mass General Brigham
The new multi-ancestry, genome-wide study shows promise for improving Alzheimer’s Disease prediction risk and guiding new treatment targets.
www.massgeneralbrigham.org
April 24, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Investigators from Mass Gen Brigham have conducted a multi-ancestry, whole genome sequencing association study of Alzheimer’s disease and found evidence for 16 NEW susceptibility genes in underrepresented groups
#genesky
#genesky
Study by Dr. Plotkin identifies distinct microglial protein signatures in cerebrospinal fluid across different stages of Alzheimer's disease, offering potential biomarkers for early-stage detection and highlighting the dynamic role of microglia
alz-journals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
alz-journals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
April 22, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Study by Dr. Plotkin identifies distinct microglial protein signatures in cerebrospinal fluid across different stages of Alzheimer's disease, offering potential biomarkers for early-stage detection and highlighting the dynamic role of microglia
alz-journals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
alz-journals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
It is with mixed emotions that we announce the departure of Dr. Kaylyn Clark from our lab.
Dr. Clark has been an integral part of our lab, contributing immensely to our research in her journey from graduate student to postdoc. Her dedication, knowledge, and positive energy will be sorely missed.
Dr. Clark has been an integral part of our lab, contributing immensely to our research in her journey from graduate student to postdoc. Her dedication, knowledge, and positive energy will be sorely missed.
April 21, 2025 at 4:20 PM
It is with mixed emotions that we announce the departure of Dr. Kaylyn Clark from our lab.
Dr. Clark has been an integral part of our lab, contributing immensely to our research in her journey from graduate student to postdoc. Her dedication, knowledge, and positive energy will be sorely missed.
Dr. Clark has been an integral part of our lab, contributing immensely to our research in her journey from graduate student to postdoc. Her dedication, knowledge, and positive energy will be sorely missed.
(1/5) 2024 was a big year for us! Our scientists produced several preprints, published papers, and attended more than a few conferences
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#genesky #geneticresearch
Scroll for some highlights
#genesky #geneticresearch
April 17, 2025 at 4:20 PM
(1/5) 2024 was a big year for us! Our scientists produced several preprints, published papers, and attended more than a few conferences
Scroll for some highlights
#genesky #geneticresearch
Scroll for some highlights
#genesky #geneticresearch
Find out why Bayesian Tissue Scores are over 100x more efficient in estimating functional annotation effects and context-specific variant fine-mapping compared to existing methods.
See our new preprint
www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1...
#genesky #research
See our new preprint
www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1...
#genesky #research
April 16, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Find out why Bayesian Tissue Scores are over 100x more efficient in estimating functional annotation effects and context-specific variant fine-mapping compared to existing methods.
See our new preprint
www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1...
#genesky #research
See our new preprint
www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1...
#genesky #research
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In a recent interview, Pei-Chuan Ho (@pngc.bsky.social/ @pennpathlabmed.bsky.social/ @pennldi.bsky.social) discusses @acadstudy & efforts underway to increase the participation of Asians & Asian Americans in Alzheimer’s Disease research tinyurl.com/4xktvsr4
February 26, 2025 at 5:51 PM
In a recent interview, Pei-Chuan Ho (@pngc.bsky.social/ @pennpathlabmed.bsky.social/ @pennldi.bsky.social) discusses @acadstudy & efforts underway to increase the participation of Asians & Asian Americans in Alzheimer’s Disease research tinyurl.com/4xktvsr4
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Come and hear more about our 5 PhD opportunities available in our @alzheimerssoc.bsky.social Doctoral Training Centre on Thursday at 12pm www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/event/phd-op... #dementia #phd @i-care-dtc.bsky.social
PhD Opportunities in Dementia Care, I-Care Webinar - DEMENTIA RESEARCHER
Discover funded PhD opportunities in dementia care! Join the I-Care DTC webinar on 5 Dec, 12-1pm GMT, to learn more. Online Q&A included. Apply by 22 Jan 2025.
www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk
December 2, 2024 at 10:24 PM
Come and hear more about our 5 PhD opportunities available in our @alzheimerssoc.bsky.social Doctoral Training Centre on Thursday at 12pm www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/event/phd-op... #dementia #phd @i-care-dtc.bsky.social