Human Genetics Dispatch
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June 2024 Dispatch: First in-person CRD family conference
The Emory CRD (CTCF-Related Diseases) Center's first in-person conference was attended by families whose children have been affected by the rare genetic condition, as well as various Emory researchers and clinical experts. CRD arises from mutations in the gene encoding protein CTCF, and is considered a neurodevelopmental disorder, though it can also lead to craniofacial alterations and other conditions.
Dispatch Archives
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Addendum 1: Medical Genetics, March 2024 (a remarkable patient story)
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Addendum 2: ACMG 2024 (roundup of meeting)
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2024 Spotlight Story
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Hong Li, Rossana Sanchez Russo, and William R. Wilcox named to Atlanta magazine's 2024 Top Doctors
Congratulations to Hong Li, MD, PhD, Rossana Sanchez Russo, MD, and William R. Wilcox, MD, PhD, of the Department of Human Genetics for their inclusion in the 2024 "Top Doctors" issue of Atlanta magazine in the clinical genetics category. Physicians who are recognized as top doctors are nominated by their peers whom they believe are the best in their fields of practice. This year, 495 Emory physicians made the "Top Doctors" list out of 1,235 physicians named in the publication. According to the annual list, more Emory physicians made the 2024 "Top Doctors" list than any other health care system in metro Atlanta.
Archived News
2024
Peng Jin named 2023 Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science
Emory Brain Organoid Hub Workshop, 10/14-10/18/24
Bing Yao and colleagues detail how depletion of TDP-43 facilitates neurodegenerative diseases
New faculty member: Jian Zhou, PhD
2023
Hong Li and William R. Wilcox named to Atlanta magazine's 2023 Top Doctors
In Memoriam: Genetic counselor and pioneer Cecelia Bellcross
Heyman Family Fragile X Trainee Fund
2022
Stephen T. Warren Memorial Symposium
NextGen gives high school students a peek at biomedical research
Hong Li & William Wilcox named Atlanta's Top Clinical Genetics Doctors in 2022
DOHG & DOMG celebrate Rare Diseases Day
Support the Stephen T. Warren Memorial Fund
2021:
Emory Genetics Clinic and CHOA join NORD Rare Disease Center of Excellence network
Maureen Sampson, PhD, named Postdoctoral Enrichment Program Fellow
Dawn Laney, PhD, honored by Emory School of Medicine as an outstanding faculty member
2020:
Emory Fragile X Center: $8 million NIH grant supports next-generation neuroscience