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Center for Applied Genomics Laboratory

Center for Applied Genomics Laboratory

The Center for Applied Genomics (CAG) develops new and better ways to diagnose and treat children with genetic disorders, including attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, asthm

Minority-Enriched Genomics Leading to More Precise Healthcare of the Future

Published on
Jul 27, 2020
in Cornerstone Blog
eMERGE
Center for Applied Genomics receives NIH funding to study the risk of disease in African Americans by combining genomic and environmental factors.

COVID-19 in Children, Seizures, Smoking Cessation, CAG Funding

Published on
Jul 2, 2020
in Cornerstone Blog
In the News
This week’s roundup features new thoughts on COVID-19 in children and novel findings on detecting seizures and preventing secondhand smoke.

Could Genomic Biomarkers Help Reduce Incidence of Heart Disease?

Published on
Nov 19, 2019
in Cornerstone Blog
Genomic Biomarkers and Heart Disease
Using eMERGE Network data, researchers identified genome-wide significant loci that might be biomarkers for risk of cardiovascular disease.

Research Rewind: A Look Back at 2015

Published on
Dec 29, 2015
in Cornerstone Blog
Although the year is coming to a close, the research achievements at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia in 2015 remain enduring contributions to pediatric health.

eMERGE Network Looks at How to Provide DNA Test Results, Improve Care

Published on
Oct 1, 2015
in Cornerstone Blog
A new $3.6 million grant from the National Institutes of Health’s Electronic Medical Records and Genomics (eMERGE) program will allow scientists at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia to not only uncover the genetic causes of autism and other pediatric conditions, but also to see how this information extends beyond the lab into patients’ electronic health records and improves care.