FDA Approved Drug Shows Promise for Treating WHIM Syndrome
Friday, September 30th, 2011A new study reports that the drug plerixafor may have promise for treating people with WHIM syndrome.
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New California Law Protects Against Genetic Discrimination
Thursday, September 8th, 2011The California Genetic Information Non-discrimination Act was signed into law, extending two CA civil rights laws to more broadly protect Californians against genetic discrimination.
read more...The Leta Lindley Prader-Willi Classic
Wednesday, May 25th, 2011The 2011 Leta Lindley Prader-Willi Classic was a tremendous success and a majority of the $100,000 raised at the event will directly support the GDF.
read more...New Website KnowYourGenes.org Provides Information About How to Benefit From Latest Advances in Genetics
Thursday, March 10th, 2011GDF launches a new resource for adults & parents-to-be
read more...New CDC Pediatric Genetics Website
Tuesday, January 25th, 2011A new CDC website provides valuable information about children and genetics that every family should know.
read more...Study Results Find Surprising Reactions to Consumer Genetic Test Results
Friday, January 21st, 2011Two recently published studies indicate that concern over patient anxiety relating to consumer genetic test results may be overblown.
read more...NIH Genetic Testing Registry Planned for 2011
Tuesday, January 11th, 2011The registry will promote sharing of information between test developers, manufacturers, health professionals and the public.
read more...Genome Analysis of Unborn Children Shows Promise
Friday, December 17th, 2010Mapping the genome of a fetus from its mother’s blood could mean less risky screening for prenatal diseases.
read more...GDF Supports Mount Sinai Gene Sequencer Purchases
Sunday, August 22nd, 2010The GDF recently donated $600,000 to the Mount Sinai Department of Genetics and Genomics to assist with the purchase of two state-of-the-art gene sequencers.
read more...New Jersey GDF Comedy Night Raises Over $6,000
Over one hundred supporters enjoyed a night of laughs and good times in Pine Brook, NJ to raise money for the GDF.
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