From Solo Notes to a Full Symphony: Revealing Hidden Genetic Causes of Disease
Like hearing a full orchestra instead of a single instrument, the Carvalho Lab’s new platform reveals genetic causes of disease that traditional methods can miss.
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Pacific Northwest Research Institute Publishes Key Advances in Rare and Genetic Disease Research Amid National Funding Uncertainty
Despite a challenging year for research funding, PNRI scientists moved discovery forward with 21 studies in the past year, shedding light on genetic disorders, cancer biology, and hidden patterns in the human genome – breakthroughs that demonstrate the impact of continued investment in biomedical research.
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A Summer of Discovery: PNRI’s 2025 SURI Interns Take the Stage
From cancer in clams to rare disease genomics, PNRI’s 2025 SURI interns spent the summer tackling big questions through hands-on research.
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Carvalho Lab Shares New Insights Into Rare Diseases, Inversions, and Complex Genomic Rearrangements
New research from PNRI’s Carvalho Lab reveals how complex genomic rearrangements like inversions may help solve rare disease cases that defy standard diagnosis.
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Rare Disease, Real Progress: Season 2 of PNRI’s Podcast Is Here
Listen now to PNRI Science: Rare Disease, Real Progress – our latest podcast series featuring conversations from our 2025 Rare Disease Day Symposium with scientists, advocates, and industry leaders accelerating rare disease research.
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Advancing Genetic Research, Together: Our FY24 Annual Report
PNRI’s FY24 Annual Report is here! See how we’re advancing genetic research, expanding programs, and shaping the future of human health.
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Rare Disease Day 2025: Accelerating Discovery Together
PNRI’s inaugural Rare Disease Day symposium ignited bold collaborations to accelerate rare disease research. See how scientists, clinicians, and advocates are driving breakthroughs!
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Seattle Times Op-Ed: Federal Research Funding Cuts Interrupt Vital, Lifesaving Work
Federal funding cuts disrupt research critical to medical advancements, impacting those needing diagnoses, treatments, and cures. Read PNRI’s op-ed in The Seattle Times to learn more.
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When Science Gets Caught in the Crossfire: The Lasting Impact of Federal Funding Disruptions
Federal funding disruptions have stalled research, delaying critical discoveries. PNRI’s leaders share why stable support matters and how we can protect scientific progress. Read our special message.
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PNRI 2024 Year in Review: A Year of Innovation, Collaboration, and Discovery
From uncovering genetic mysteries to inspiring the next generation, PNRI’s 2024 was a year of breakthroughs, collaboration, and discovery. Read the highlights!