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Jamaica Cancer Care & Research Institute

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Improving Access to Quality Cancer Care for All Jamaicans

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National Human Genome Research Institute
POV: You’re a cell that has to read the genetic code written in DNA so you can produce the molecules you need.
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When you’re trying to advance genomic medicine to help all populations, but you can only find data that come from people with European ancestry.
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Caribbean Biodiversity Fund (CBF)
#Wetlands matter because they act as natural shields for inland areas and coastal communities. The @IMAgovTT recognizes the potential of wetlands as #ClimateAdaptation measures and develops science-based projects to further this.
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Eric Green
Eric Green@NHGRI_Director·
.@agbt finishes strong -- with a final session that includes @khmiga talking about the outstanding work of the Telomere-to-Telomere Consortium and the Human Genome Reference Program. It has been a spectacular week of genomics in Hollywood, Florida! #AGBT23
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HCC
HCC@HealthCaribbean·
Sir George Alleyne engaged in the HCC chaired Break Out Session- Commercial Determinants of Health and Conflict of Interest at the SIDS Technical Meeting on #NCDs and #mentalhealth @WHO @PAHOCaribbean #SIDSNCDsBRB23
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To find genetic conditions, researchers typically first select patients who are experiencing symptoms, and search for genetic variants that might explain it. Our researchers decided to try another way: select patients with certain variants, then study their traits and symptoms.
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The Lancet
The Lancet@TheLancet·
Excessive daytime sleepiness is a public health issue. However, it remains "largely undervalued, scarcely diagnosed, and poorly supported", say Laura Pérez-Carbonell and colleagues. This Series paper explores the topic in detail: hubs.li/Q01w_7sP0
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Joy St John
Joy St John@CARPHAExDir·
On the "set" of the @CARPHA1 - Martinique MOA signing to enhance the Caribbean Cancer Registry Hub activities. @AFD_en #NCDs
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National Human Genome Research Institute
The terms artificial intelligence and machine learning come up a lot! What is the difference between the two? How do they relate to each other? Artificial intelligence tools mimic human intelligence to solve problems and can tackle complex tasks. (Thread)
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