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IHCC Cohort Spotlight: PRECISE – Singapore National Precision Medicine Programme

IHCC News and Events IHCC Cohort Spotlight: PRECISE – Singapore National Precision Medicine Programme Singapore’s contribution to precision medicine to shape the future of healthcare and the PRECISE-SG100K study Precision medicine offers an effective means of translating research into more efficient healthcare delivery systems and better health outcomes for populations.  Globally, nations are witnessing an … Read more

Insights from ASHG’s Annual Meeting: Day Two

G2MC News and Events Insights from ASHG’s Annual Meeting: Day Two During the American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) 2023 Conference, our own Dr. Scott Sundseth, Program Director of the International Health Cohorts Consortium (IHCC), had the pleasure of interviewing Walter Wolfsberger, a scientist hailing from Ukraine. Walter is a primary member of a unique … Read more

Reporting from ASHG’s Annual Meeting: Day One

G2MC News and Events Reporting from ASHG’s Annual Meeting: Day One In November, our own Dr. Scott Sundseth, Program Director of the International Health Cohorts Consortium (IHCC), had the privilege of attending the American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) 2023 Annual Meeting. It was an exciting opportunity for Scott to connect with some remarkable individuals … Read more

IHCC Cohort Spotlight: 23andMe

IHCC News and Events IHCC Cohort Spotlight: 23andMe 23andMe, Inc. pioneered personalized genetics, offering individuals direct access to their genetic information. Beyond providing direct-to-consumer genetic testing services, 23andMe has established a research cohort of over 11 million individuals, fueling scientific advancements and fostering a deeper understanding of human health and genetics. Over 80% of 23andMe … Read more

IHCC Cohort Spotlight: The PERSIAN Cohort Study

IHCC News and Events IHCC Cohort Spotlight: The PERSIAN Cohort Study The Prospective Epidemiological Research Studies in IrAN (PERSIAN), is the largest, multi-center cohort study in Iran, launched in 2014. The main goal of the PERSIAN Cohort Study is to assess the burden of major non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in Iran and identify the risk factors … Read more

IHCC Cohort Spotlight: The Opioid Cohort Consortium (OPICO)

IHCC News and Events IHCC Cohort Spotlight: The Opioid Cohort Consortium (OPICO) Background Opioids are a type of pain-relieving medications that have origins and/or effects similar to opium. Although opioids are commonly used for medical purposes, they can be misused for their euphoric effects and addictive properties. Opioid misuse is a global health crisis, with … Read more

Educational Webinar Series: Qatar Biobank Showcase

Educational Webinar Series Qatar Biobank Showcase March 1-9, 2023 About the Webinar Series This short webinar series was presented by a team from Qatar Biobank, exploring the journey of Qatar Biobank from conception until today as they celebrate their 10-year anniversary. Each session explored a key area of biobanking, from designing a collection study to … Read more