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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Emory Metabolic Camp update
Every June, Emory Human Genetics hosts a camp for young women with PKU (phenylketonuria) or MSUD (maple syrup urine disease), who have to limit their intake of naturally occurring protein to stay healthy. This summer's camp focused on nutrition, genetics and reproductive health classes, paired with cooking workshops, wellness and other fun activities. Researchers also tested new technologies that could improve campers' lives.
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