Changing the Tide of Cancer With Clams
Explore Dr. Michael Metzger’s groundbreaking research on contagious cancer in clams, uncovering insights that could revolutionize cancer treatment in humans.


Explore Dr. Michael Metzger’s groundbreaking research on contagious cancer in clams, uncovering insights that could revolutionize cancer treatment in humans.

Join us for an engaging Q&A with PNRI’s Dr. Rick McLaughlin as he explores the mysteries of our DNA, focusing on the 98% once considered “junk.” Discover how his groundbreaking research on transposable elements is transforming our understanding of genetics and its impact on diseases like lupus and cancer. Learn about his journey, the exciting…

PNRI’s Dr. Lisa Stubbs explores where nature meets nurture, studying how genetics and stress intersect to shape brain development and pregnancy outcomes, and uncovering protective genes against gestational diabetes.

Researchers in PNRI’s Carvalho Lab, in collaboration with other institutions, have uncovered how specific DNA rearrangements called inverted triplications contribute to the development of various genetic diseases. This discovery opens new avenues for understanding and treating rare genetic disorders.

For three dynamic days, participants immersed themselves in solving genetic mysteries in PNRI’s first-ever Rare Disease Hackathon. Read on to learn about their mission to uncover disease-causing genetic variants in unresolved rare disease families.

Last Saturday PNRI hosted free lab tours, a thrilling opportunity to bring the public behind the scenes of their cutting-edge genetics research.

A team of researchers from Baylor College of Medicine, including PNRI’s own Dr. Cláudia Carvalho, conducted a decade-long exploration into Turkish genetics, uncovering a vital piece of the puzzle behind why some rare diseases emerge.

PNRI scientists are at the forefront of groundbreaking rare disease research. This spring, they are taking their breakthroughs global, sharing their labs’ latest findings with experts and advocates worldwide.

Learn more about PNRI’s special Science Matters seminar honoring Rare Disease Day, featuring Jill Hawkins and Jennifer Posey, MD, PhD, two of our partners in the rare disease research community.