Posts Tagged ‘genomics’
Genomic medicine informing patient care, HIMSS ’17 TV
John Deeken, MD, discusses the mission of Inova Translational Medicine Institute and how genomic sequencing is changing the culture of patient care. Watch more.
Read MoreGenomic medicine goes mainstream, Modern Healthcare
Dr. Craig Cheifetz and Dr. John Deeken share how genomic medicine are being used in medicine. Read more.
Read MoreAhead of the Curve: Inova’s Commitment to Genetic Counseling
Tiffani A. DeMarco, MS, CGC, is a certified genetic counselor and co-manager of the Cancer Genetics Program at the Inova Translational Medicine Institute. She specializes in counseling patients and family members at risk for hereditary cancers. Read Tiffani DeMarco’s profile. Recently, The Washington Post discussed genetic counseling during a live program called “Chasing Cancer.” During…
Read MoreGenetic Counselors In Growing Demand as Genetic Testing Takes Off
Benjamin D. Solomon leads the Medical Genomics Division at the Inova Translational Medicine Institute. He performs genome-based research to find the causes of patients’ genetic disorders and is also involved in the clinical care of patients with genetic conditions. He is board certified in clinical genetics and pediatrics. Read Dr. Solomon’s profile. Last year, a…
Read MoreInova Genome News: Looking Ahead
January 2016 Looking Ahead In February 2015, Inova announced the acquisition of the ExxonMobil campus, located across the street from Inova Fairfax Medical Campus. The 117- acre site will be home to the Inova Center for Personalized Health and is the latest example of our commitment to genomic research and personalized medicine. Todd Stottlemyer was…
Read MoreThe Future of Personalized Health at Inova
John Deeken, MD, is board certified in medical oncology. He specializes in treating patients with head and neck cancer. He is especially interested in using genomics to personalize cancer treatments and in developing targeted therapies. Dr. Deeken serves as associate director for Clinical Research for the Inova Dwight and Martha Schar Cancer Institute. In addition,…
Read MorePharmacogenomics: Personalized Medicine in Action
Timothy L. Cannon, MD, is board certified in medical oncology, hematology and internal medicine. His specialty is managing gastrointestinal cancers. Dr. Cannon emphasizes personalized care for his patients and is interested in pharmacogenomics as well as using technology to improve patients’ access to care. Read Dr. Cannon’s profile. Many patients that are receiving chemotherapy ask…
Read MoreDr. Robin West discusses use of stem cells in cartilage repair surgery
Dr. Robin West of the Inova Sports Medicine program was recently featured in a WUSA-9 News segment, discussing the use of stem cells in cartilage replacement surgery. Click to view the video: http://www.wusa9.com/videos/news/health/2015/05/15/27401565/
Read MoreInova Translational Medicine Institute (ITMI) and the March of Dimes Prematurity Research Center at Stanford University School of Medicine Announce Partnership
Falls Church, VA, and Palo Alto, CA – March 9, 2015 – The Inova Translational Medicine Institute (ITMI) at Inova Fairfax Medical Campus and the March of Dimes Prematurity Research Center at Stanford University School of Medicine today announced a partnership to discover biomarkers capable of predicting risk of preterm birth using…
Read MoreInova and Personalis Announce Partnership to Advance Genomic Medicine
Falls Church, VA and Menlo Park, CA – March 27, 2014 – Inova Translational Medicine Institute and Personalis, Inc. today announced a partnership to advance genomic medicine for Inova’s patient population. Personalis will collaborate with Inova on whole genome analysis and interpretation for undiagnosed syndromes in an effort to provide patients and their families an…
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