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When her son Kautik was diagnosed with autism, Mukti Reddy felt there was something more at play. Despite barriers to genetic testing and a medical system focused only on autism, Mukti kept pushing for answers. Her persistence eventually led to a diagnosis of ASH1L syndrome, a rare neurodevelopmental disorder. Inspired by her journey, Mukti co-founded Care4ASH1L to support other families facing similar challenges and to advocate for increased rare disease awareness. Read her powerful story: https://lnkd.in/gJfTRUuZ #RareDisease #ASH1L #GeneticTesting #RareToAware #GenomeBC

🔍 Navigating Health Data Access in BC Join our upcoming Data Literacy Series webinar: Unlocking Data with IHID: Advancing Data Access, Security and Innovation for Research and Industry May 8, 2025 | 9:30–10:30 AM PDT The PHC Ventures team will introduce the Integrated Health Informatics Data (IHID) platform, highlighting its role in securely connecting researchers and industry with valuable health data. This session will explore how IHID is accelerating innovation and creating new opportunities for meaningful research and collaborations in healthcare. Discover the platform’s: ✔️ Technical capabilities ✔️ Data access protocols ✔️ Real-world applications Don’t miss this opportunity to hear how this transformative resource could accelerate your work. 🔗 Find out more and register for this event here: https://lnkd.in/gPxpYEFy #DataLiteracy #HealthData #DataWebinar

After years of uncertainty, Kimberly finally found the answers she was searching for—thanks to the dedicated team at CAUSES Clinic in BC. 🧬✨ In her journey, she encountered many challenges, but the clinic’s collaborative approach provided a refreshing and transformative experience—one that made a profound difference for her son and her entire family. For families navigating rare diseases, access to the right support and resources can change everything. #RareDiseaseSupport #ASH1L #RareToAware #RareDisease

We're hiring! Genome BC is looking for a Communications Specialist, Content and Events to help tell powerful stories, create engaging content and deliver events that inspire collaboration and innovation. If you're an organized, creative communicator with a passion for science and a knack for planning impactful events, we want to hear from you!✨ 🔹 Salary: $67,000–$77,000 🔹 Reporting to: Senior Communications Manager 🔹 Application deadline: Midnight, Sunday, April 27, 2025 What you'll do: 🖱️ Design compelling stories about the impact of genomics 🎤 Plan and execute high-impact events 📈 Measure and refine communications strategies for greater impact 🤝 Collaborate across sectors to foster innovation and engagement Learn more and apply ➡️ https://lnkd.in/guWHjAB7 #ContentCreation #EventPlanning #ScienceCommunication #MarketingJobBC #Communications

Congratulations to Dr. Kaylee Byers, PhD, on being recognized as Simon Fraser University’s Emerging Thought Leader Newsmaker! From her community-driven research to her role as the charismatic host of Nice Genes!, Dr. Byers is redefining how science connects with the world. She brings a human touch to complex scientific topics, making them more accessible, relatable and engaging for all. #ScienceCommunications #NewsmakerAward #WomenInSTEM

Meet Kimberly Gauthier—a resilient BC mother who faced an uphill battle to secure an ASH1L diagnosis for her son. When his developmental milestones fell short, Kimberly’s determination led her to persist through countless challenges. 🍃⚡ Today, she channels her experience into building ASH1L Care, a supportive community for families navigating rare diseases. Discover her inspiring journey and the power of relentless advocacy. Read her full story here: https://lnkd.in/gRexat7C #RareToAware #ASH1L #RareDisease #RareDiseaseAwareness #ASH1LCare

Swipe to explore a BC pilot program that revolutionized rare disease diagnosis with support from Genome BC. This work provided clinical exome sequencing to over 500 children and discovered 17 new disorders. The CAUSES Clinic project has paved the way for a more patient-centric, interdisciplinary approach in BC. Next, we’ll feature a rare disease advocate who obtained her son's diagnosis through the CAUSES Clinic initiative after months of being sent from one doctor to the next. #RareToAware #CAUSESClinic #GenomeBC #RareDisease

Can plants inherit climate coping skills? A fascinating The University of British Columbia study funded by Genome BC has uncovered how Dryas octopetalata, a small tundra plant related to strawberries, can change its DNA regulation to cope with warmer temperatures. Researchers tested plants from controlled tundra locations and from artificially warmed plots and found that when these plants were exposed to warmer conditions, they changed how parts of their DNA was regulated (using something called "DNA methylation"). Even more exciting? Some of These changes were passed on to their baby plants! 🤯 This means plants might be able to adapt to climate change faster than we thought, which is super important for our food and forests. Imagine crops that are naturally heat-resistant! This research gives us hope for a more sustainable future. What do you think? Share your thoughts below! 👇 Learn more about this research project here: https://bit.ly/44ck75N #ClimateChange #Plants #Science #GenomeBC #UBC #Nature #Environment #InterestingFacts #DNA #ResearchFindings

Grief can be overwhelming, but for Kate, it became a powerful motivator for change. In this clip, she shares how she channeled her pain into advocacy, using her family's rare disease journey to raise awareness and support for others facing similar challenges. 💙 Her story is a testament to resilience, strength and the impact of community. #RareToAware #RareDisease #OTCDeficiency #UreaCycleDisorders #MetabolicDisorders

Gene Shorts : The Vitamin Verdict 💊 The food supplement industry rakes in billions every year—but are those pricey multivitamins actually benefiting your health, or just boosting the bank accounts of big business? In episode 2 of Gene Shorts, Dr. Kaylee Byers, PhD and Sarah Lando break down the science behind vitamins: Which ones work? Which are unnecessary? And which might even do more harm than good? Get the facts before you reach for that next bottle! Listen now. 🎧 https://lnkd.in/gnpQR-kb #GeneShorts #TheVitaminVerdict #NiceGenes!