In a new study published in the journal Nature Cancer, Michael Metzger, Ph.D., Assistant Investigator at Pacific Northwest Research Institute (PNRI), and a global team of co-investigators have conducted a comprehensive analysis of the genomic changes associated with a unique cancer in clams. The cancer is “transmissible” in that the cancer cells themselves jump from…
The pace of genetic discovery has expanded the ability to diagnose more of the rare, inherited diseases that threaten the lives of newborns. And yet, the pace of adding new diseases to the newborn screening program is lagging.
The Summer Undergraduate Research Internship (SURI) is integral in PNRI, where scientists value mentoring the next generation. This summer we proudly hosted five exceptional interns with diverse interests and career goals as they got hands-on training in our laboratories.
Washington Research Foundation awards $100,000 to Pacific Northwest Research Institute in honor of David J. Galas, Ph.D. The funding will support continuation of work started by Galas and Lisa Stubbs, Ph.D. to identify genetic factors influencing brain’s response to stress.
PNRI is excited to host our annual event this fall! Join PNRI for Bold Breakthroughs: a night of thrilling discovery and fine wine on Friday, October 20, 2023. We invite you to an evening that brings cutting-edge genetics research from our labs to the beautiful AXIS venue in Pioneer Square. “We are so excited to…
In the not-so-distant past, a typical doctor’s visit for many of us might have focused on problematic symptoms or an ongoing physical health issue. We didn’t expect to discuss social stressors like demanding jobs, family obligations, financial hardships, or the recent death of a loved one.
PNRI Scientist Rick McLaughlin, PhD, shares how genomes evolved by stealing pieces of viruses to make new genes and why that matters now. Denise and Brett Isenhower, owners and winemakers at Isenhower Cellars (and both former Pharmacists), discuss clones and the evolution of grapes. Part of the Science and Wine Club, a quarterly conversation series…