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The new Open Targets Platform 🍂 release changes the way we think about gene-disease associations. More user control for more tailored therapeutic hypotheses. After long discussions with all our partners, we recognised a need to answer drug discovery questions in a more flexible way. This led us to build an engine that produces gene-disease associations on-the-fly (AOTF). Among its many features, AOTF allows you to recompute the association score to up weight or include/exclude the data sources most relevant for your indication of interest. The engine also allows you to interrogate the underlying evidence as you query individual associations, providing rapid feedback on why a target is prioritised. This represents one step towards helping scientists build more complex therapeutic hypotheses. We are currently working with our partners on new exciting features that would help us go beyond causality, covering more ground on the target prioritisation strategy. This work was only possible due to the hard work of many people within the OpenTargets partnership over several years. These people deserve all the credit from inception and early discussion to prototyping and production. Some but definitely not all: Ian Dunham David Hulcoop Ellen McDonagh Gosia Trynka Mark McCarthy Andrew Leach Emily Rose Holzinger Hayley Francies Claire Weekes Hazel Lawson Harrison Nil Turan Aldo Segura Clément Chatelain Xinli Hu Jason Arroyo Vivek Ramaswamy Johanna Harrison Barbara Zdrazil Kaur Alasoo Evangelia Petsalaki Carlos C. Miguel Carmona Annalisa Buniello Andrew Hercules Daniel Suveges Gareth Peat Irene López Santiago Manuel Bernal Llinares Ricardo Esteban Martínez Osorio Helena Cornu Jarrod Baker Cinzia Malangone Luca Fumis Chintan Mehta Prashant U. Kirill Tsukanov Juan María Roldán Romero Polina Rusina Maria J. Falaguera More info in the release blog post: https://lnkd.in/ew-bXRcT #drugdiscovery #bioinformatics #opensource #opendata #release

Did you know? #GeneCheck is the first genetic test in #Ireland to help patients match their #prescriptions to their #DNA. Learn more about this world-leading technology, and book your GeneCheck test now at genecheck.ie #GeneticTesting #DNATest #MedTech #Healthcare #Innovation #Technology

What is the story behind the name gMendel® The name gMendel® pays homage to Gregor Mendel, the pioneer of modern genetics. The prefix "g" not only signifies genetics and genomics but also embodies the concepts of "genius" and "genuine," while its form is reminiscent of the DNA double helix, symbolizing the fundamental essence of life. The inception of gMendel® was deeply influenced by the personal journeys of our founders and leadership team, all of whom have been directly affected by rare diseases or genetic disorders through their loved ones. The invaluable time spent with our daughters, sons, siblings, cousins, and close friends has bestowed upon us a profound understanding of the myriad challenges encountered by families navigating the complexities of rare conditions. This experience has also highlighted the often-protracted journey of translating cutting-edge technologies into tangible clinical solutions that can truly benefit the average family. Driven by these personal encounters and a shared vision, our ambition is to revolutionize the diagnosis of genetic disorders and pave the way for the development of more accessible treatments. We are committed to democratizing the diagnostic process, aiming to lift the burden off the shoulders of countless families affected by rare diseases. By bridging the gap between advanced technological research and clinical application, we aspire to make a lasting impact on the lives of individuals living with these challenging conditions. #branding #Innovation #Healthtech #DigitalHealth #healthcare #globalhealth #business #healthinnovation #genetics #genomics #rarediseases #geneticdisorders #genetictesting #screening #diagnostics #artificialintelligence #machinelearning #VC #venturecapital #companiondiagnostics

GenoBank.io is introducing a transformative layer to traditional newborn screening methods using the Exome Family, #GenoVault and #BioNFTs. These non-fungible utility consent tokens give parents complete control and ownership of their child's genomic data, ensuring privacy and selective sharing. #GenoVault enhances Children's Hospital Exome Sequencing programs by tokenizing biosamples and biodata, unlocking biodata liquidity, and enabling parents to share their newborn's data with multiple experts for more comprehensive and timely interventions. The #ClinVar Disease Enricher, powered by ChatGPT, simplifies complex genetic information, enabling insightful dialogue between healthcare providers and families. #14dayschallenge #bversity #Bioinformatics Bversity Sudharsan Varatharajan Daniel Uribe, MBA 🧬🔗🔐

Are you thinking about the timing of your drug delivery and time of day you conduct bio-imaging/ERG/Optomotor reflex measurements? Our latest blog post dives into the pivotal role of circadian rhythms in vision research. Discover how these natural patterns affect everything from gene expression in the retina to the success of treatments for eye-related conditions. Read the full article here: www.medinect.co.uk/blog Key takeaways: 👁️ Circadian rhythms influence visual function and eye health. 👁️ Timing affects the accuracy of ocular measurements and treatments. 👁️ At #MediNectOphtho we integrate these rhythms for better research #Retina #retinaldiseaseexperts #VisionResearch #preclinicalresearch #preclinicalpartner #CircadianRhythms #MediNectOphtho

As part of #AMD and #LowVisionAwarenessMonth, ikarovec has written a piece for BioScienceToday, sharing their ambition to help those losing their sight. Please check out the link below: https://lnkd.in/eZ6JkB2d #NRP #Genetherapy #sightloss

Last week, we welcomed Mark Melton, MSc to our team! As the founder of ClearPath Biomarker Ops, Mark brings a wealth of expertise to Slope and will be essential in helping our team develop the first-ever end-to-end solution for #clinicaltrialexecution. We were able to sit down with him this week and discuss his previous experience in the #clinicaltrials industry, what he thinks the biggest challenges in #clinicalresearch are, and where he sees this next chapter leading for Slope. #clinicalinnovation

"That’s the biggest challenge — how do we manage central labs, clinical research sites, and third-party lab vendors, all of whom are interconnected but have different end goals, different systems, and different processes? That’s where we need organizations who understand the intricacies of our industry and are vendor-agnostic, so that they can facilitate solutions for the sponsors, CROs, and sites that support clinical trials." #clinicaltrials, #clinicalresearch, #clinicaloperations

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