The Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen)

Overview

• TGen is a non-profit medical research institute based in Arizona, part of City of Hope.
• Focuses on groundbreaking research with life-changing results.
• Specializes in unraveling genetic components of:
  • Cancer
  • Neurological disorders
  • Infectious diseases
  • Rare childhood disorders

Research and Initiatives

• Patient Focused:
  • Defying the Odds for Pancreatic Cancer: Focus on innovative treatments for pancreatic cancer.
  • Groundbreaking Research:
    • Sequencing at Your Service: Utilizing genomic sequencing in research.
  • Smarter Treatments:
    • Journey to the Microbiome: Exploring the microbiome for better patient outcomes.
  • Early Detection:
    • TGen Fashions a Future Without Cancer: Aiming for earlier detection of cancer.

Participation and Community Engagement

• Participate in Our Research:
  • Enrollment of volunteers, both healthy and affected, for research studies.
  • Activities may include taking memory quizzes or donating saliva samples.
• TGen Ambassadors:
  • A member-based network helping to advance TGen's mission.
  • Encourages advocacy, connection, and a commitment to innovation.

Fundraising

• Current funds raised: $250,250 (69.6% of the $350,000 goal).
• Options to donate include one-time gifts or monthly contributions.

Recent Research Highlight

• Blood-based Test for Colorectal Lesions:
  • New study on a blood-based test for detecting advanced adenomas, a precursor to colorectal cancer.
  • Research conducted by TGen, City of Hope, Johns Hopkins, and the University of Pittsburgh.
  • Utilizes cell-free DNA for detection, known as liquid biopsy.
  • Published in "Cancer Research Communications" on March 18.

MindCrowd Initiative

• MindCrowd Memory Test:
  • An innovative, free online cognitive research study.
  • Helps users learn about their own mental abilities while contributing to research.
  • Utilizes fun, simple tasks to engage users in cognitive science.

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