TGen

@TGenResearch

A nonprofit institute, translating genomic research into life changing results. TGen is part of City of Hope. Follows & likes are not an endorsement.

Phoenix, Arizona

tgen.org

Joined February 2009

TGen
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Aug 13
2026 marks the 20th anniversary of the partnership between TGen and Helios Education Foundation. Nick Banovich, Ph.D., Helios mentor, shares the impact of the program - illustrating and sharing the opportunities in science as a career. #TGen #Helios #Internship #Impact #Research
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Aug 11
Standard biopsies can't capture the full picture of heart transplant rejection. A new study from TGen and @VUMChealth in @Nature Cardiovascular Research uses spatial transcriptomics to map gene expression at the cellular level. Key Takeaways... 1/3
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Aug 3
At TGen, empowering the next gen of bioscience leaders is at the core of our mission. 🧬 Today, we are proud to spotlight Dr. Samantha O'Connor, a postdoc in the Pirrotte Lab. Investing in early-career researchers drives innovation & pushes the boundaries of precision medicine.
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Jul 28
It’s more than a tan line or "little pink" on your shoulders—it’s a response to DNA changes.When UVB rays hit your skin, they can physically break the bonds in your DNA, effectively creating mutations & changes in your DNA. A suntan is really your body’s response to DNA mutation.
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Jul 23
A new study published in Alzheimer’s Research & Therapy reveals that "SuperAgers"—adults in their 80s and 90s with memory performance matching people decades younger—do not achieve exceptional cognitive health simply through low inherited risk for Alzheimer's disease. 1/3