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Looking to Explore AD Genomics? Check out NIAGADS Alzheimer’s Genomics Database

Posted on May 29, 2024June 5, 2024 by PNGC

The Alzheimer’s Genomics Database is a user-friendly AD-centric interactive knowledgebase and genome browser, which provides unrestricted access to GWAS summary statistics from the NIAGADS repository, as well as to annotated variants called from ongoing the Alzheimer’s Disease Sequencing Project’s (ADSP) joint-genotype calling efforts. We sat down with Dr. Emily Greenfest-Allen, the architect of the Alzheimer’s Genomics Database, […]

Introducing hipFG: A high-throughput harmonization and integration pipeline for genomic annotations, QTLs, and chromatin interactions

Posted on February 7, 2024February 7, 2024 by PNGC

Visualization of hipFG

Using Functional Genomics to Decode Neurodegeneration – Towfique Raj PhD

Posted on January 23, 2024January 23, 2024 by PNGC

Last month, PNGC had the pleasure of hosting Dr. Towfique Raj, PhD in partnership with the Perelman School of Medicine for the Biomedical Data Science Seminar Series. Dr. Raj is an Associate Professor of Neuroscience at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. His seminar addressed the post-GWAS challenges of variant and gene prioritization. […]

Inquire and Adapt: Barbara Spencer

Posted on November 7, 2023August 20, 2024 by PNGC

Dr. Barbara Spencer is a Postdoctoral Fellow working with Corey McMillan in the Penn FTD Center. She joined Penn in 2020 after receiving a PhD in Neurosciences from UC San Diego. Her research looks into disentangling heterogeneity in the FTD-ALS spectrum using genotype and transcriptomic approaches. We talked with Dr. Spencer about her journey in neurodegenerative […]

Illuminating Alzheimer’s Disease Genetic Architecture via Diversity

Posted on November 1, 2023November 1, 2023 by PNGC

PNGC co-director, Dr. Li-San Wang, presented at the Illuminating Alzheimer’s Disease Genetic Architecture via Diversity webinar. The program explored the lack of genome research for Black, Latino, and Asian populations and highlighted the organizations fighting for more. Dr. Wang discussed the need for more research infrastructure to study AD in Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders […]

Full Circle: Tiffany Chow Profile

Posted on September 28, 2023November 1, 2023 by PNGC

Tiffany Chow is a new professor of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at Penn working at PNGC and ACAD

ACAD Recieves $40.5M Grant from NIH

Posted on July 18, 2023November 1, 2023 by PNGC

The Asian Cohort for Alzheimer’s Disease (ACAD) has received a $40.5M grant from the National Insitute of Aging (NIA) that will fund the study’s research for the next five years. ACAD recruits Asian Americans and Canadians in nine research sites across North America to study Alzheimer’s genetics. UPenn is one of 16 research centers where […]

NIAGADS recognized by Amazon Web Services

Posted on July 12, 2023November 1, 2023 by PNGC

NIAGADS is featured on the Amazon Web Services (AWS) blog for its work on Alzheimer’s Disease genetics data sharing. NIAGADS uses the AWS platform extensively to host and share large amounts of genome sequence data with the entire research community. Follow the link to read the blog post.

Dr. Gerard Schellenberg Honored by Brightfocus

Posted on June 27, 2023November 1, 2023 by PNGC

Our very own Dr. Gerard Schellenberg, co-director of PNGC, has been honored by the Brightfocus Foundation for his extensive work in linking genetics and Alzheimer’s research. The honor recognizes exemplary scientists making breakthroughs to cure various diseases. Read more about the award and ceremony here.

A Researcher, Musician, and Philly Sports Fan: Beth Burton

Posted on June 2, 2023November 1, 2023 by PNGC

For our first Graduate Student Profile, we sat down with Beth Burton to discuss how she found a passion for genomics and her future in the field

PNGC Mourns the Passing of Dr. Christopher (Casey) Brown

Posted on March 22, 2023March 22, 2023 by PNGC

PNGC is deeply saddened with the tragic loss of our friend and colleague, Dr. Christopher (Casey) Brown. Casey was a brilliant scientist and made significant contributions in Genetics of Gene Regulation in Alzheimer’s disease. We will miss him dearly and will fondly remember his kindness, charisma, and his dedication to mentoring students and postdoctoral researchers. […]