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Good bye, Myriad.
on May 12, 2009 in cancer genetics Yes, that happened. A lawsuit against Myriad BRCA patents in USA. The plaintiffs include Breast Cancer Action, The American College of Medical Genetics, the Association for Molecular Pathology, the College of American Pathologists, the American Socie...
Today – Von Hippel-Lindau disease Day
on May 8, 2009 in cancer genetics Today is an international Von Hippel Lindau Disease Day. VHL Alliance is the main source of information about this disease and also very active community. Take a look at VHLA Youtube channel. Von Hippel Lindau is a rare (1:35000) autosomal dominant g...
iBlog, iBack, iGene
on Jan 6, 2009 in cancer genetics familial cancer genetic testing hereditary cancer personal research I am back. 2008 were quite important for me - graduated clinical genetics and virtually shifted from traditional-pediatrics based genetics and focused solely to cancer and adult onset disease, also half-sunk in molecular lab - working in best equippe...
Familial Cancer Database Online | FaCD
on Sep 2, 2008 in Resources bio-software cancer genetics familial cancer hereditary cancer technology Familial Cancer Database Online is a very useful online tool for experts in cancer genetics to assist in making a genetic differential diagnosis in cancer patients as well as remind tumor spectrum associated with certain hereditary disorders. And its...
Complexity of Breast Cancer
on Aug 18, 2008 in breast cancer cancer genetics familial cancer genetic testing hereditary cancer research This is an exciting time in the study of hereditary factors involved in breast cancer susceptibility. Breast cancer for a long time was classified according histology. Now genetics play a significant role and better knowledge ensures better manageme...
SNPedia, bioinformatics and Frank Zappa in Vilnius
on Jul 11, 2008 in personal This week I was really happy to meet the founder of SNPedia Mike Cariaso. And not virtually, but in reality in my native city Vilnius, where a bioinformatics EuroPhyton conference was held. Some walk in the old town and beer was great. And there was...