The community of researchers in the Center for Applied Genetics and Genomic Medicine is moving translational genetics and genomics research forward in a variety of ways. From identifying new therapeutics for cancer treatment, to discovering variations in the human genome that contribute to disease, clinical and translational research in TCAG2M is making a difference in precision medicine. Learn more about what some of our researcher groups are working on in the research profiles below that showcase how research in genetics and genomics at the University of Arizona is making an impact.
Expanding Roles for Genetic Counselors in the Era of Precision Medicine - University of Arizona Health Sciences - Healthy Dose Blog
Empowering Breast Cancer Patients with Genetic Testing - University of Arizona Health Sciences - Healthy Dose Blog
Danger in the Dust: Valley Fever - University of Arizona Health Sciences - Healthy Dose Blog
Noninvasive Prenatal Testing: A New Genetic Screening Tool for Use by Pregnant Women - University of Arizona Health Sciences - Healthy Dose Blog
A Difficult Conundrum: Genetic Testing for Alzheimer’s Disease - University of Arizona Health Sciences - Healthy Dose Blog
Advances in Asthma Genetics Will Help Patients Breathe Easier - University of Arizona Health Sciences - Healthy Dose Blog
Tracking Down the Roots of Childhood–Onset Epilepsy - University of Arizona Health Sciences - Healthy Dose Blog
Taking Medications to Heart: Drug-Induced Long QT Syndrome - University of Arizona Health Sciences - Healthy Dose Blog
Socioeconomic Conditions, Environment and Lifestyle Affect Severity of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome - University of Arizona Health Sciences - Healthy Dose Blog
Targeting Lung Cancer: How Precision Medicine is Directing Cancer Therapy Today - University of Arizona Health Sciences - Healthy Dose Blog
How a UA Lab Jumpstarted a National Phenomenon in Home DNA Ancestry Testing - University of Arizona Office of Research, Discovery, and Innovation
Researchers Create Unique Catalog of Diseases Linked to Immune System Gene Variations - University of Arizona College of Pharmacy
Uncovering the Genes for Epilepsy - Arizona Public Media, Arizona Science Series Interviews Dr. Michael Hammer
How does vitamin D affect prostate cancer in African American men? University of Arizona Health Sciences - Healthy Dose Blog