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The American College of Medical Genetics (ACMG) shares a special connection with Genetic Alliance: Genetic Alliance founder Joan Weiss was ... a founding member of ACMG, in 1991. Now the organizations pair up for the Advocates Partnership Program, which sponsors advocate participation in ACMG’s annual meeting, going on this week (March 12-16, 2008) in Phoenix, AZ.
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The Department of Genetics is currently seeking applications for the position of Head of the Department of Genetics. This is an outstanding opportunity for an established scientist who has a broad appreciation for the role of a basic science department within a land grant university. The successful candidate will 1) provide dynamic and innovative leadership in graduate and undergraduate education, 2) foster a positive environment conducive to high quality basic research, 3) conduct and active, externally funded research program, and 4) be a strong and effective voice for the department within the University and across the broader scientific community.
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Genetics is a remarkable field in which classical concepts combine with cutting edge approaches to reveal the mysteries of biology. These exciting developments are reflected in the Intercollege Graduate Program in Genetics.
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The goal of the genetics research collaboration is to identify and validate genes associated with Alzheimer's disease as potential pharmaceutical targets. Under the terms of the agreement and in connection with the extension, TorreyPines will receive an upfront payment and continued research funding in support of the program for an additional year. In return, Eisai will continue to have exclusive rights of first negotiation and refusal for gene targets discovered and validated through the research.
The College of Agricultural Sciences administers the University program in genetics leading to Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy degrees. The Genetics Program faculty is drawn from qualified geneticists throughout the University, and the curriculum is tailored to provide students with an integrated program leading to a graduate degree in genetics. It is ... possible to enroll in graduate programs in departments of the colleges of Science, Agricultural Sciences, and Forestry and receive a minor in genetics.
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"We are pleased that Eisai, a leader in Alzheimer's disease research, has elected to continue their long-standing support of our genetics discovery program," said Neil Kurtz, M.D., President and Chief Executive Officer of TorreyPines. "The extension of our collaboration with Eisai not only validates the importance of this research, but ... moves us one step closer to our goal of discovering new therapies for patients suffering from Alzheimer's disease."
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